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In popular tradition, Amitābha Buddha has become popular object of worship. The Buddhist adept Tsong-ka-pa is said to be an incarnation of Amitābha Buddha. The Panchen Lama in Tibet is also traditionally regarded as an incarnation of Amitābha Buddha.
 
In popular tradition, Amitābha Buddha has become popular object of worship. The Buddhist adept Tsong-ka-pa is said to be an incarnation of Amitābha Buddha. The Panchen Lama in Tibet is also traditionally regarded as an incarnation of Amitābha Buddha.
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Revision as of 22:17, 12 August 2011

In MAHĀYĀNA BUDDHISM, Amitābha is a Dhyāni-Buddha or transcendental Buddha, also known as Amida, Amita, Amitayu, O-mi-to-fo. In Tibet he is known as Od-pag-med. He is also known as the Buddha of the Western quarters.

In popular tradition, Amitābha Buddha has become popular object of worship. The Buddhist adept Tsong-ka-pa is said to be an incarnation of Amitābha Buddha. The Panchen Lama in Tibet is also traditionally regarded as an incarnation of Amitābha Buddha.



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