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found that the practice of Vajrasattva brought dramatic results for his Western students

founder of the Soto school

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and instructions to realize the deathlessness of body and mind

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Amitabha Thangka 13"x18" Vajrasattva found that the practice ofAmitbha is known for his attributes of longevity, magnetizing, discernment, pure perception and the deep awareness of emptiness of phenomena. Amitbha possesses infinite merits resulting from good deeds over countless past lives as a bodhisattva named Dharmakra. Amitbha is considered one of the Five Dhyni Buddhas, who is associated with the western direction, the aggregate of distinguishing (recognition) and the deep awareness of individualities.