Amitabha Buddha, also known as Amida Buddha in Japanese Buddhism, is a central figure in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly in Pure Land traditions. A thangka painting of Amitabha Buddha typically depicts him in a serene and majestic manner, embodying the qualities of boundless light and infinite life. Here’s a detailed look at what you might find in a traditional Amitabha Buddha thangka painting:

A Thirty-Five Confession Buddhas Thanka painting is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist artwork that features the Thirty-Five Confession Buddhas, also known as the Thirty-Five Buddhas of Confession and Repentance. This practice is rooted in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition and is used for purification and confession of misdeeds.

The **Wheel of Life** Thanka, also known as the **Bhavachakra**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that illustrates the cycle of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This wheel serves as a visual representation of Buddhist teachings on the nature of existence and the causes of suffering.

The **Wheel of Life** Thanka, also known as the **Bhavachakra**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that illustrates the cycle of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This wheel serves as a visual representation of Buddhist teachings on the nature of existence and the causes of suffering.

The **Wheel of Life** Thanka, also known as the **Bhavachakra**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that illustrates the cycle of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This wheel serves as a visual representation of Buddhist teachings on the nature of existence and the causes of suffering.

The **Wheel of Life** Thanka, also known as the **Bhavachakra**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that illustrates the cycle of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This wheel serves as a visual representation of Buddhist teachings on the nature of existence and the causes of suffering.

The **Wheel of Life** Thanka, also known as the **Bhavachakra**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that illustrates the cycle of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This wheel serves as a visual representation of Buddhist teachings on the nature of existence and the causes of suffering.

The **Wheel of Life** Thanka, also known as the **Bhavachakra**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that illustrates the cycle of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This wheel serves as a visual representation of Buddhist teachings on the nature of existence and the causes of suffering.

The **Wheel of Life** Thanka, also known as the **Bhavachakra**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that illustrates the cycle of samsara, or the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This wheel serves as a visual representation of Buddhist teachings on the nature of existence and the causes of suffering.

A **Guru Thanka** painting, also known as a **Guru Rinpoche Thanka**, is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist artwork that depicts Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava. He is a highly revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism, credited with establishing the Vajrayana tradition in Tibet and spreading the teachings of Buddhism there

A **Namgyelma Thanka** painting features Namgyelma, a revered deity in Tibetan Buddhism known for her protective and healing qualities. Namgyelma is often associated with the practice of overcoming obstacles and providing spiritual and physical protection.

A **Zambala Thanka** painting features Zambala, a deity in Tibetan Buddhism associated with wealth and prosperity. Zambala, also known as Jambhala in Sanskrit, is revered for his ability to bestow material abundance and remove financial obstacles.

A **Jampelyang Thanka** painting features Jampelyang, also known as Manjushri (or Manjushri in Sanskrit), a revered bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who embodies the wisdom of all Buddhas. Jampelyang is especially significant in Tibetan Buddhism as a symbol of enlightenment, wisdom, and the removal of ignorance.

A **White Tara Thanka** painting features White Tara, a revered deity in Tibetan Buddhism known for her qualities of compassion, healing, and long life. White Tara is a manifestation of the Buddha’s compassion and is particularly associated with longevity and protection.

A **Milarepa Thanka** painting features Milarepa, one of Tibet's most revered yogis and poets, known for his profound spiritual realization and transformative life story. Milarepa, whose name means "The Cotton-Clad One," is celebrated for his deep meditation practices and teachings on the path to enlightenment.

A **Sambhogakaya Yab Yum Thanka** painting depicts the Yab Yum (Father-Mother) form of deities in Tibetan Buddhism, specifically focusing on the Sambhogakaya aspect of the Buddha's manifestation. In this form, the deities are shown in a union that represents the inseparable nature of wisdom and compassion.

An **Amitayus Buddha (Sambhogakaya) Thanka** painting features Amitayus, a celestial form of Amitabha Buddha, emphasizing his aspect as the embodiment of longevity, health, and immortality. As a Sambhogakaya form, Amitayus represents one of the three bodies of a Buddha in the Vajrayana tradition, specifically the "Enjoyment Body," which manifests in a pure, celestial form for the benefit of advanced practitioners.

A **Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) Thanka** painting features Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, a revered bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Chenrezig is celebrated for his boundless compassion and his ability to alleviate suffering.