Hand Painted Amitayus Buddha Thangka Paintings

Shop hand painted Amitayus Buddha thangka paintings by Nepali artists at our gallery in Boudha, Kathmandu. Amitayus, the Buddha of Infinite Life, is painted in deep red, the color of life force, holding a vase of long life nectar. Each thangka is painted with natural pigments and fine detail, and blessed by a monk before it ships. Learn more about the Buddhas in Buddhism or meet White Tara, another of the long life deities. Want a certain size, background color or brocade? We take custom thangka commissions.

Amitayus Thangka: Meaning of the Buddha of Infinite Life

Amitayus, whose name means “Infinite Life”, is the long life form of Amitabha Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism. He is also known as Tsepame or Tsepakme. Practitioners invoke him through meditation, mantra and visualization to call on long life, vitality and a steady mind. An Amitayus thangka keeps that intention in front of you every day and reminds you to live consciously on the path toward enlightenment.

What you see in an Amitayus thangka

  • Deep red body: the color of life force and vitality.
  • The long life vase: he holds a vase filled with the nectar of immortality in his hands, resting in meditation posture.
  • Crown and jewels: these show his radiant celestial form.
  • Lotus throne and halo: the traditional seat and light of a Buddha.

The three deities of long life

Amitayus is often painted with White Tara and Ushnishavijaya (Namgyalma), known together as the three deities of long life. Our collection includes an Amitayus thangka with White Tara and Namgyalma. Read more about Green Tara and White Tara.

How to Choose an Amitayus Buddha Thangka

  • Size: our Amitayus thangkas range from 11" x 15" pieces for a small altar to 20" x 30" pieces for a meditation room or feature wall. Measure your space first and leave room around the painting.
  • Style: choose a minimal composition with fine detail on canvas, a landscape background, a radiant large red piece, or Amitayus with White Tara and Namgyalma.
  • Mounting: a brocade mount adds a traditional border. Read why brocade matters in a thangka.
  • Purpose: altar, meditation room or gift. Amitayus is a meaningful gift for birthdays and milestones. See our guide to thangka art as a gift for spiritual milestones.
  • Not sure? Read how to choose the right Buddhist thangka.

Authentic Hand Painted Thangkas, Blessed by a Monk

Every thangka here is hand painted by our artists using traditional techniques and natural pigments. None are printed. A monk blesses each piece before it leaves our gallery. See how a thangka is made, or learn how to tell an original from a replica in our guide to authentic vs replica thangkas.

Order an Amitayus Thangka Online

We ship from Kathmandu to the USA, Canada, Australia and worldwide. Read our shipping policy before you order. You can also request a custom Amitayus thangka with your choice of size, background color, deity combination or brocade style through our commission page.

FAQs for Hand Painted Amitayus Buddha Thangka Paintings

What does Amitayus symbolize?

Amitayus symbolizes long life and vitality, the removal of obstacles and untimely death, inner peace, and the practice of compassion and wisdom that leads to enlightenment.

Is Amitayus the same as Amitabha?

They are the same Buddha seen in two aspects. Amitabha means Infinite Light, and Amitayus means Infinite Life. Practitioners turn to Amitayus for long life practice.

Why is Amitayus painted red?

Red is the color of life force. It is also the color of Amitabha’s lotus family, which is linked with compassion.

Where should I place an Amitayus thangka?

Hang it on a clean wall or altar at or above eye level, in a quiet room such as a meditation space. Traditionally a thangka is never placed on the floor. See our Buddhist altar setup guide.

Are your Amitayus thangkas hand painted and blessed?

Yes. Our artists hand paint every thangka with traditional techniques and natural pigments, and a monk blesses each one before it ships.

Do you offer custom Amitayus thangkas?

Yes. You can choose the size, background color, deity combination or brocade style. Custom pieces take longer because we paint each one by hand with great care.

What is your delivery time frame?

Our standard delivery time frame is 1 week, and in some cases it may be as quick as 5 days.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes. We ship to the USA, Canada, Australia and worldwide. See our shipping policy.

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