Ruler of the Pure Land Amitabha Buddha | Traditional Artwork
This handcrafted Amitabha Buddha statue, known as the Ruler of the Pure Land, stands 16.3 inches (41.5 cm) tall and 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) wide and weighs approximately 6.37 kilograms. Expertly designed by skilled Nepalese artisans, it features 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 hand-carved gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
In his iconography, Amitabha Buddha is portrayed with an ushnisha atop his head, symbolizing profound spiritual wisdom. His hands rest in the Dhyana Mudra, the gesture of meditation, gently cradling an alms bowl that signifies material detachment and boundless compassion. His serene expression radiates deep inner peace and meditative stillness. Dressed in simple monastic robes, he embodies renunciation and disciplined focus. Seated in the vajra posture atop a lotus and moon disc base, he represents purity, stability, and the unwavering path to enlightenment. A radiant halo encircles his head, enhancing his divine and peaceful presence.
Size: 16.3”/41.5cm (Height) x 11.2”/28.5cm (Width)
Weight: 6.37 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Handcarved Gemstones
Amitabha Buddha, the Ruler of the Pure Land, was once a monk named Dharmakara who made 48 great vows to create a realm of ultimate peace and enlightenment—Sukhavati, the Western Pure Land. Among these vows, his most famous promised that anyone who sincerely calls upon his name with faith will be reborn in this blissful realm, free from suffering and spiritual obstacles. In his Pure Land, beings can effortlessly progress toward enlightenment under his compassionate guidance. Amitabha embodies infinite light and life, offering a path of salvation rooted in devotion, hope, and boundless compassion.
