VERTICAL THANGKA in tempera and highlights of gilding on cotton canvas, depicting the jina Amitabha, of golden complexion, in his pure Sukhavati land, seated under a canopy held by "apsara", carrying the alms bowl "patra" in his hands, surrounded by an assembly of deities and holy figures including Shadakshari Lokeshvara and Vajrapani at his side. (Wear, framed under glass). Tibet, 18th century. A FRAMED VERTICAL THANGKA OF AMITABHA AND SUKHAVATI HEAVEN, INK AND COLOURS ON CLOTH, TIBET, 18TH CENTURY. DIM. (VIEW) 57 X 41 CM (22 7/16 X 16 1/8 IN.) NOTE Sukhavati, the pure land of Amitabha, is considered to be the privileged place for the ultimate rebirth, enabling each person to attain Enlightenment and extricate themselves from the cycle of reincarnation.