Hand Made Copper Alloy with Partly Gold Gilded 13.25" Amitabha Buddha Opame Statue

Amitabha Buddha Statue

 Amitabha Buddha – The Buddha of Infinite Light

According to the Larger Sutra of Immeasurable Life, the magnificence of Amitabha Buddha surpasses that of all other great beings, thus he is known as the Buddha of all the Buddhas. Buddha Shakyamuni once said of Amitabha, "The majestic glory of his light could not be exhaustively described if I praised it continuously, day and night, for the period of one kapala."

Amitabha Buddha dwells in a pure celestial realm, created via the power of his infinite merit accumulated over countless lifetimes as a Bodhisattva. His light shines brilliantly from this celestial realm, pervading the entire universe. According to the Sutra, if sentient beings encounter his light, their defilements are removed; if they see his light, they are relieved and freed from affliction. At the end of their lives, beings who have faith in Amitabha reach emancipation, as he gives them rebirth in his Pure Land. And as Shakyamuni explains, "Sentient beings who are born in that Buddha-land all reside among those assured of nirvana."

Gestures and Attributes

Amitabha Buddha is depicted in Dhyana Mudra, the gesture of meditation, with both palms face up and lying in his lap. His right hand, resting on top, symbolizes the state of enlightenment, while his left hand, resting below, represents the world of appearance. Thus, Amitabha's posture expresses his mastery over the world of appearance through enlightenment and signifies the enlightened state of mind for which samsara and nirvana are one. In some representations, he holds the traditional begging bowl of an ordained Buddhist monk. The bowl is filled with amrita, the elixir of awakening and immortality, and symbolizes Amitabha's infinite openness and receptivity toward all sentient beings.

About this Sculpture

This exquisite Amitabha Buddha statue is a masterful work of sacred art, crafted with the utmost skill and attention to detail by master artisans in Patan, Nepal. Cast from a copper alloy using the lost wax method, the figure is adorned with a stunning 24-karat gold gilding that gives it a luminous, otherworldly presence. The Buddha's face is delicately hand-painted, imbuing the serene features with warmth and character.

Amitabha sits regally upon a lotus throne, his monastic robes draped elegantly over his shoulder with intricate folds in the cloth. The artisans have expertly captured the graceful and dignified presence of the enlightened being, whose very essence seems to radiate from the sculpture. Amitabha's hands are positioned in the Dhyana mudra, or meditation gesture, symbolizing his attainment of enlightenment.

This stunning work of art is a testament to the skill and dedication of the Shakya clan, considered among the finest sacred art craftsmen in the world. Their centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for temples and monasteries has been passed down through generations, and this sculpture is a shining example of their enduring mastery.