Welcoming Descent of the Amida Buddha Triad, 15th century
Traditionally attributed to Kyosei Sonchiexpand_more
Ink, color, and gold on silkexpand_more
Gift of the Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture; formerly given to the Center by Carol Brooksexpand_more 2013.29.794
Not on Viewexpand_more
Followers of the Pure Land sect of Buddhism believe that at the moment of death Amida Buddha will descend from his paradise to receive the soul of a faithful follower. This painting depicts Amida floating downward on clouds. He is accompanied by two attendant bodhisattvas, enlightened beings who postpone becoming buddhas in order to help living beings gain salvation. The bodhisattva at left is Seishi, whose hands are clasped in prayer, and at right is Kannon, who holds a lotus. It is believed that the dead will be received upon this lotus and transported to Amida’s paradise by the sacred trio.
Details
- Title
- Welcoming Descent of the Amida Buddha Triad
- Artist Life
- active c. 15th to 16th century
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2013.29.794
- Curator Approved
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