raigō
Sign in to savethumb|Painting of the Amida Buddha descending from heaven in a raigō procession (14th century) is a pivotal concept in Pure Land Buddhism, referring to the belief that Amida Buddha descends from the Pure Land of Sukhavati to guide the mindstreams of a devotee to the Pure Land at the moment of death. This spiritual event is viewed as a literal escort by the Buddha, ensuring the deceased avoids the pitfalls of the lower realms of rebirth. Often accompanied by a celestial retinue of bodhisattvas, including Seishi and Kannon, Amida is said to appear on gold and purple clouds (紫雲) to the dying per
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thumb|Painting of the Amida Buddha descending from heaven in a raigō procession (14th century) is a pivotal concept in Pure Land Buddhism, referring to the belief that Amida Buddha descends from the Pure Land of Sukhavati to guide the mindstreams of a devotee to the Pure Land at the moment of death. This spiritual event is viewed as a literal escort by the Buddha, ensuring the deceased avoids the pitfalls of the lower realms of rebirth. Often accompanied by a celestial retinue of bodhisattvas, including Seishi and Kannon, Amida is said to appear on gold and purple clouds (紫雲) to the dying person to validate their faith and provide a serene passage into the Pure Land.
== Overview == While the roots of the concept trace back to Chinese Pure Land traditions, the raigō idea flourished in Japan during the Heian period (794–1185) when it was brought to Japan by the monk Ennin.