Introduction to the Three Saints of the West: Amitabha, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva are called the Three Saints of the West. Amitabha represents immeasurable light, immeasurable lifespan, and immeasurable merit. Guanyin Bodhisattva represents great compassion, the great compassion of the universe. Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva represents joy and equanimity