Description
Copper Amitabha Buddha Statue: The Pure Land Founder
This Copper Amitabha Buddha Statue, known as The Pure Land Founder, stands at 17.3”/44cm in height and 13.4”/34cm at the base, weighing 8.66 kg. Crafted from copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and adorned with detailed acrylic paintings, it is carved with deeply engraved patterns that create a magnificent 3D-like effect. Reflecting the expert craftsmanship of skilled Nepali artisans, this statue is ideal for altars and meditation spaces. It embodies the radiant compassion and infinite light of Amitabha Buddha, guiding practitioners toward the Pure Land.
This Amitabha Buddha statue is depicted seated in the padmāsana (lotus posture) on a lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual elevation. He features the ushnisha, the cranial protuberance symbolizing his supreme wisdom. His hands are positioned in the dhyāna mudrā (meditation gesture), holding an alms bowl that represents renunciation and the nourishment of the mind. This serene iconography reflects Amitabha’s boundless compassion and his role as the founder of the Pure Land.
Size: 17.3”/44cm (Height) x 13.4”/34cm (Base)
Weight: 8.66 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Amitabha Buddha, also known as the Buddha of Infinite Light, is a central figure in Mahayana Buddhism, especially revered in Pure Land traditions. He is believed to preside over the Western Pure Land, called Sukhavati, a blissful realm where beings can be reborn and easily progress toward enlightenment. Amitabha embodies infinite compassion and wisdom, offering hope and refuge to practitioners who invoke his name with faith and devotion. His teachings emphasize the power of pure intention and the possibility of liberation for all sentient beings through sincere practice.