Amitayus Buddha

Among the many Tibetan lineages, the practice of Amitayus Buddha is held in high esteem. Longevity is seen as a contributing condition that will allow us more time and opportunity to practice the Dharma. Hence, longevity is sought through this practice not merely for the sake of longevity but rather for the ultimate purpose of completing one's training on the path of Dharma. If longevity is sought for its own sake, or for fear of death or for other worldly reasons and motivations, then the practice of Amitayus becomes a practice with impure motivation.