Amitayus Buddha with Ushnishavijaya and White Tara
Amitayus Buddha with Ushnishavijaya and White Tara
Amitayus Buddha with Ushnishavijaya and White Tara
Amitayus Buddha with Ushnishavijaya and White Tara
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Amitayus Buddha with Ushnishavijaya and White Tara

Artist
Mongolian (Mongolian)
Date
19th century
Medium
Pigments, gilding on sized cloth
Dimensions
Work : 4 x 3 1/2 x 7/8 in. (10.16 x 8.89 x 2.22 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of David Kamansky and Gerald Wheaton
Object Number
2014.23.349.1.A-C
Label

In Mongolian Buddhist painting, Amitayus is frequently depicted together with two bodhisattvas, Ushnishajivaya and White Tara, who are also believed to confer good health and long life on those who pray to them. The reverse of this painting is inscribed with a three-syllable consecration mantra.

 

  

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Buddhism
Vajrayana
Object Type
Painting