Dharmapala Thangka CentreSchool of Thangka Painting

1.72 Rainbow Buddha Amitabha

Overview


01 Buddha Amitabha02 Tathagata Buddha Ratnasambhava
03 Buddha Amitayus04 Tathagata Buddha Amogasiddhi
05 Vajrapani06 Manjushri
07 Nivaranavishkambhin08 Akasagarbha
09 Dipankara Buddha10 Avalokiteshvara
11 Kshitigarbha12 Samantabhadra
13 Buddha Maitreya14 Tathagata Buddha Vairocana
15 Miyo Langzangma16 Tathagata Buddha Akshobhya

Details

  1. Nivaraṇaviṣkambhin is the name of a bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism. Nivaraṇaviṣkambhin is a Sanskrit term for a bodhisattva who symbolizes the enlightened sense of hearing and is known for »eliminating all obstacles and defilements«.

  2. Ākāśagarbha is a bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism whose name literally means »essence [or womb] of space« or »he who holds the treasure of space«.

  3. Dīpaṅkra is an important Buddha of the past in Buddhism, especially in the Mahāyāna and Theravāda traditions. His name literally means »The one who lights the flame« or »Light bearer».
  1. Kṣitigarbha is one of the best-known bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism. Kṣitigarbha means »essence of the earth», »treasure of the earth«, or »the one who embodies the heart of the earth». Kṣitigarbha is the bodhisattva of compassion, vows, and the salvation of those who suffer.
  1. Miyo Langzangma is a female deity/protective goddess in the Himalayan region, especially in Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan. She belongs to the so-called »Five Sisters of Long Life» [Tibetan: tshe ring mched lnga] – five female protective beings who, in various Buddhist traditions, are assigned tasks in protecting the Dharma and blessing life, prosperity, and long life.