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Handcrafted Statue of Long-Life Buddha Amitayus | Tibetan Buddhist Sculpture
This Handcrafted Statue of Long-Life Buddha Amitayus stands at 5.5”/14cm in height and 4.1”/10.5cm at the base, weighing 0.52 kg. Made from a copper body with 24K gold gilding, it reflects fine traditional craftsmanship. Expertly crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, it makes a meaningful addition to altars, meditation spaces, or personal spiritual collections.
This statue of Amitayus, the Bodhisattva of Long Life, is depicted seated in the padmāsana (lotus posture) atop a blooming lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. He performs the dhyāna mudrā (gesture of meditation), with both hands resting in his lap and holding a kalasha, a sacred vase containing the nectar of immortality. Amitayus wears an ornate five-pointed crown representing the Five Dhyani Buddhas, along with finely detailed ornaments and flowing garments that highlight his enlightened nature as the embodiment of boundless life and vitality.
Size: 5.5”/14cm (Height) x 4.1”/10.5cm (Base)
Weight: 0.52kg
Materials: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Gemstones
Amitayus, also known as the Buddha of Infinite Life, is a compassionate and revered figure in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. He symbolizes longevity, vitality, and spiritual abundance, embodying the boundless nature of life and health. Amitayus is believed to offer the blessing of long life and to safeguard against illness and death. As a manifestation of Amitabha Buddha, he is associated with healing practices and rituals that promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Often invoked for those seeking longevity and vitality, Amitayus is considered one of the Three Long Life Deities alongside White Tara and Ushnishavijaya. His practice aims to cultivate a healthy life and attain spiritual insight and wisdom.