A thangka of Amitabha in the Pureland of Sukhavati


Tibet, 19th centurySeated in the vajra position under a tree canopy adorned with ribbons, beside celestial deities showering down precious gifts and Happy Omens, the Buddha Amitabha, red in colour and depicted in Buddha Appearance, teaching to his Eight Heart Sons, the Eight Great Bodhisattvas, in front of a muddy pond issuing giant white lotuses supporting small figures, with the scene replicated in the foreground with a seated Amitayus in Bodhisattva form teaching to a number of acolytes in front of a square muddy pond issuing lotus blooms and a further pond with Happy Omens floating in the dark waters. 89cm (35in) x 63.5cm (25in)