Amitayus, Avalokiteshvara & Vajradharma Confusions
In this case there is both a confusion over appearance and a confusion over a name. Amitayus is a Buddha and generally appears identical to Amitabha except for the addition of jewels and multi-coloured silk robes. Avalokiteshvara, as he appears in the Vajradharma form, is almost identical with Amitayus except for the lack of a long-life vase in the lap. With regard to the Chakrasamvara Tantras then there are two forms of the primordial Buddha Vajradharma - Vira Vajradharma and Dharmakaya Vajradharma. The Vira form holds a damaru double-sided drum and a skullcup. The Dharmakaya form holds a vajra and bell with the the two hands crossed at the heart. This form is identical in appearance to the primordial Buddha Vajradhara except for having a red body colour. Neither of these two forms of Vajradharma are related to the Avalokiteshvara Vajradharma.