Description
Handcrafted Amitabha Sacred Sculpture | Sacred Buddha of the Western Pure Land
This Handcrafted Amitabha Sacred Sculpture measures 29.5”/75cm in height with a 20.8”/53cm base and weighs 21.99 kg. Handcrafted in Nepal from a copper body, the sculpture is finished with 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and carefully placed gemstones that add luminosity, color, and refined decorative depth to the surface. Its impressive scale, balanced proportions, and meticulous hand-finishing reflect traditional Nepalese craftsmanship and the enduring metalworking traditions of Himalayan Buddhist art. Spiritually, the figure is associated with infinite light, compassion, meditative awareness, and the aspiration for rebirth in the Pure Land, making this piece especially meaningful for Buddhist altars, monasteries, Dharma centers, meditation halls, or sacred collections.
- Size: 29.5”/75cm (Height) x 20.8”/53cm (Base)
- Weight: 21.99 kg
- Material: 24K Gold-gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones
Amitabha Buddha is depicted in his serene Buddha form, seated in the full vajra posture upon a sacred lotus throne. His iconography can be understood through the following details:
- Face and expression: A peaceful face with gently lowered eyes, a subtle expression of compassion, elongated earlobes, and tightly curled hair rising into the ushnisha, representing awakened wisdom.
- Hands and mudra: Both hands rest together in the lap in dhyana mudra, expressing deep meditation, concentration, and inner stillness.
- Alms bowl: A bowl rests between the hands, representing the contemplative monastic path and the nectar of spiritual practice.
- Robes: Simple monastic robes are naturally draped around the body, emphasizing renunciation, humility, and spiritual discipline.
- Posture: The full vajra posture establishes stability, concentration, and unwavering meditative awareness.
- Lotus throne: The layered lotus petals symbolize purity, liberation, and the unfolding of awakened consciousness.
- Spiritual significance: The peaceful expression, meditation gesture, alms bowl, monastic robes, and lotus foundation together express the qualities of compassion, serenity, wisdom, and liberation associated with the Pure Land tradition.
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