Description
Buddhist Sacred Himalayan Amitabha Buddha - Handcrafted Statue
This Sacred Himalayan Amitabha Buddha Statue stands at 12.2”/31cm in height and 10.6”/27cm at the base, weighing 4.42 kg. Crafted from 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 gemstones and handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Amitabha Buddha is depicted in Dhyana Mudra, with both hands resting in his lap, the right hand on the left, and thumbs gently touching, symbolizing meditation and the attainment of enlightenment. He is seated on a lotus throne, representing purity, spiritual awakening, and transcendence over the cycle of birth and death. His serene face and gentle smile reflect boundless compassion and wisdom, with eyes half-closed in meditation. A cranial protuberance (ushnisha) atop his head symbolizes supreme wisdom and enlightenment.
Size: 12.2”/31cm (Height) x 10.6”/27cm (Base)
Weight: 4.42 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Amitabha, also known as Amida, is a celestial Buddha revered in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly in Pure Land Buddhism. He is known as the Buddha of Infinite Light and Infinite Life. Amitabha resides in the Western Pure Land of Sukhavati, a realm of bliss and enlightenment. He is known for his vow to save all beings who call upon his name with sincere faith, promising them rebirth in his Pure Land, where they can easily attain enlightenment. In practice, this involves chanting his name, a central practice in Pure Land Buddhism.