What is Akshobhya?
{{orphan|date=December 2016}} [[Image:'The Dhyani Buddha Akshobhya', Tibetan thangka, late 13th century, Honolulu Academy of Arts.jpg|thumb|220px|right|Bhudda Akshobhya, [[Tibet]], [[13th century]]]] '''Buddha Akshobhya''' is one of the five Dhyani [[buddha]]s. In Chinese, he is called ''Ah-Chu-For''. In Japanese, he is called Ashuku Nyoral and In Tibetan, he is called Mi Kyu Pa, or Sang Gye. According to the scripture, ''Akobhyavyha Sutra'', it is written that a monk wished to practice the Dharma and made a vow- not to feel angry or disgust at another being and he will manage anger appropriately. When he succeeded, he became Buddha Akshobya, an immovable one. He was given charge over the eastern paradise Abhirati Pure Land (the land of Joyous). It is believed that those who are reborn in this Pure Land will not be born in lower realms of consciousness and are never to be born again. In the Akshobhya sutra, it is also mentioned that the ''Buddha Shakyamuni'', himself praised the patience of Akshobhya and making his determination a reality.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akshobhya Buddha - One of Five Dhyani Buddhas {{!}} Antique Buddhas Blog|url=https://antique-buddhas.com/blog/akshobhya-buddha/|access-date=2021-09-02|website=antique-buddhas.com|language=en}}</ref> Akshobya represents [[Dharma]] that changes hatred and dislike into wisdom. He is shown touching the earth with his right hand and holding an upright thunderbolt in his left hand. Akshobya's blessings enables us to develop wisdom and understand the true nature of reality. Akshobhya, meaning unshakeable, is one of many Buddhas found in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. He is described in the Mahayana Sutras of Northern Buddhism and in the Tantra literature. Although a relatively minor figure in the Sutras Akshobhya is of major importance in the Tantras occupying a central role in Vajrayana Buddhism at all levels. He is easily recognized in paintings by having a buddha-like form, blue body colour and the left hand supporting an upright vajra scepter. There are n