Description
Hand-Carved Amitayus Sacred Sculpture | Buddha of Boundless Life
Handcrafted in Nepal, this sacred Amitayus sculpture embodies boundless life, longevity, and compassionate blessings. Standing 14.5cm (5.7 inches) tall with an 11cm (4.3 inches) base and weighing 0.46kg, it is expertly formed from a solid oxidized copper body. The serene expression and meditative posture reflect the Buddha of Infinite Life’s essence, making this finely detailed statue a meaningful focal point for altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections, inspiring devotion, spiritual well-being, and contemplative reflection.
Amitayus, the Buddha of Infinite Life, is depicted as the embodiment of boundless longevity, wisdom, and spiritual vitality. Seated in a serene meditative posture on a lotus throne, he holds the long-life vase (kalasha) filled with nectar, symbolizing the extension of both physical and spiritual life, the accumulation of merit, and the purification of karmic obscurations. His calm and radiant expression reflects infinite compassion, equanimity, and the clarity of an awakened mind. Adorned with celestial ornaments, flowing robes, and a crown, Amitayus embodies the sambhogakaya aspect of the Buddha, emphasizing vitality, merit, and enlightened awareness. This sacred statue serves as a profound meditation focus, inspiring practitioners to cultivate longevity, inner peace, spiritual devotion, and the aspiration for rebirth in the Pure Land, while reminding them of the limitless blessings inherent in the Dharma.
Size: 5.7”/14.5cm (Height) x 4.3”/11cm (Base)
Weight: 0.46 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Amitayus, also known as the Buddha of Infinite Life, is a revered deity in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. He represents longevity, wisdom, and the accumulation of merit. Often invoked in ceremonies for long life and health, Amitayus is associated with deep meditation and the cultivation of virtues that contribute to an extended and meaningful existence.