24k Gold Gilded Statue of Amitayus | Embodiment of Boundless Life Force
24k Gold Gilded Statue of Amitayus stands 13.6 inches (34.5 cm) tall with a base measuring 10.2 inches (26 cm), and weighs approximately 4.07 kilograms. This Statue is made of copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, adorned with gemstones and handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Amitayus is depicted as a peaceful deity in the appearance of a bodhisattva, and He is adorned with elaborate silk garments and jewelry, representing his sambhogakaya (enjoyment body) form. He wears a five-jewelled crown, symbolizing the five wisdoms of the Buddha. He is shown seated in the vajra (lotus) posture upon a lotus throne, symbolizing purity and detachment from worldly defilements. Both hands rest in his lap in the dhyana mudra (gesture of meditation), with palms facing upward. Long Life Vase (Kalasha) is held with both hands in his lap, and the vase contains amrita, the nectar of immortality, symbolizing longevity and the removal of obstacles to long life. He sits on a lotus seat, representing spiritual purity and the blossoming of enlightenment.
Size: 13.6”/34.5cm (Height) x 10.2”/26cm (Base)
Weight: 4.07 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Bodhisattva Amitayus, often associated with Amitabha Buddha in Mahayana Buddhism, embodies the principle of limitless life and health. His practice is especially cherished for its power to overcome physical and spiritual obstacles to longevity and enlightenment. Amitayus' teachings encourage practitioners to cultivate virtues and live a life of mindfulness and compassion, promising a path to liberation and the realization of one's true Buddha nature.
