The West is ruled by Amitabha, he resides in the west and rules over the fire element and personifies perception. Therefore, the eye and the faculty of "seeing" are associated with Amitabha. Known as the Compassionate Buddha, he destroys all attachment, promotes unconditional loving, and activates the wisdom of non-attachment. The symbol of Amitabha is the padma, or lotus. In Buddhism, the lotus can symbolize many things, including spiritual development, purity, the true nature of beings realized through enlightenment, and compassion, the purified form of passion.
Metal hanger and wooden beads. Hanger measure 2.5" diam.
