Amitabha Buddha, also known as "Amitayus" or "Infinite Light," is a central figure in Mahayana Buddhism and is considered to be the Buddha of Infinite Light and Boundless Life. He is the principal Buddha of the Pure Land school of Buddhism, which is one of the most widely practiced forms of Buddhism in East Asia.Amitabha Buddha is said to reside in a Pure Land, known as Sukhavati, which is a paradise located in the western direction. This Pure Land is said to be a place of perfect peace and happiness, where suffering is unknown and the conditions for attaining enlightenment are optimal. According to tradition, Amitabha Buddha made a vow that anyone who calls upon his name with sincere faith and devotion will be reborn in his Pure Land after death.Amitabha Buddha is often depicted holding a lotus flower, which is a symbol of purity and enlightenment. He is also shown holding a vase filled with the "nectar of immortality," which represents the boundless life that he offers to those who call upon his name. The practice of reciting the name of Amitabha Buddha, known as "nembutsu," is a central part of Pure Land Buddhism. By reciting the name of Amitabha Buddha with sincerity and devotion, practitioners are said to be able to purify their minds, overcome suffering, and attain enlightenment. It is believed that the power of Amitabha Buddha's vow ensures that anyone who calls upon his name with faith will be reborn in his Pure Land after death.In addition to the Pure Land practice, Amitabha Buddha also plays an important role in other Mahayana practices such as visualization and tantra. He is often invoked as a source of inspiration and protection, and his image is commonly used in meditation practices to cultivate compassion and wisdom.