ɑːmiːˈtɑːbɑː

Definitions

1. noun

In Buddhism, Amitabha is a bodhisattva and the principal deity of the Pure Land tradition.

“She meditated on the compassionate figure of Amitabha to find inner peace.”

2. proper noun

The name of the Buddha of Infinite Light, a central figure in Mahayana Buddhism.

“The devotee recited the name of Amitabha in a ritual to invoke his blessings.”