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Buddha Amitābha with Two Attending Bodhisattvas
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The supreme deities that rule over the Western Paradise—Amitābha (阿彌陀 in Chinese), Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin 觀音), and Mahāsthāmaprāpta (Dashizhi 大勢至)—are here enclosed within a circle of light. To secure entry into that paradise for Buddhist followers of the Pure Land sect, one must recite the phrase <em>namo amituofo</em> (南無阿彌陀佛, Homage to the Buddha Amitābha). Here the phrase is repeated 10 times in calligraphy above the figures, reinforcing the need for continual recitation.
| Artist / Maker | China, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1200s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) |
| Medium | Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk |
| Dimensions | Painting: 134 x 79.7 cm (52 3/4 x 31 3/8 in.); Overall with knobs: 224.5 x 101.5 cm (88 3/8 x 39 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Painting |
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