Longevity practices in Buddhism are significant, particularly within Vajrayana traditions, where they are seen as essential for practitioners aiming to achieve enlightenment.
The primary deities associated with longevity are Amitayus, the Buddha of Boundless Life; White Tara, known as the mother of all Buddhas and a symbol of purity and compassion; and Ushnishavijaya (Namgyalma), a female yidam revered for her power to grant long life and prevent rebirth in lower realms. These three are collectively known as the "Three Deities of Long Life".
Practitioners engage in rituals centered on statues or thangka paintings of these deities, incorporating mantra recitation, deity visualization, and the use of blessed substances such as long-life pills and sacred wine.
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