Known as the ‘Vajra Speech Buddha’, Amitabha is the manifestation of the speech of all the Buddhas. He is also the manifestation of the discrimination of all the Buddhas, and the Spiritual Guide of Avalokiteashvara, the Buddha of Compassion. He has appeared many times in the aspect of ordinary beings to guide living beings on the spiritual path, and continues to do so. He appeared as Bodhisattva Langri Tangpa, and more recently as Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche.