Hand Made Gold Gilded & Hand Face Painted Buddhist Tibetan Aparmita / Tsepame Statue

Aparmita Tsepame Statue

 Aparmita / Tsepame – The Buddha of Infinite Life

Aparmita / Tsepame (also called Amitayus) is the name of Buddha Amitabha in his Bestower of Longevity aspect. He may be regarded as either a celestial Buddha or a fully realized Bodhisattva, having attained Buddhahood many eons ago as a result of his infinite merit accumulated over countless past lives as a Bodhisattva. According to the Larger Sutra of Immeasurable Life, Aparmita, through the power of his good deeds, created a pure heavenly realm where he now dwells along with his innumerable divine disciples, enjoying boundless and endless life. He promises that if any faithful man or woman calls upon him at the moment of death, he will appear, together with a multitude of blessed sages, and deliver the dying person to his Pure Land where they will live in the light of the Dharma, free from suffering and death.

Gestures and Attributes

Aparmita / Tsepame sits in perfect equanimity with his hands in Dhyana Mudra, the gesture of meditation. Both of his palms lie face up in his lap where they hold the ambrosia treasure vase that is his special emblem. His right hand, resting on top, symbolizes the state of enlightenment, while his left hand, resting below, represents the world of appearance. Thus, Aparmita'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. His vase contains amrita, the elixir of awakening and immortality, and is adorned with leaves of Ashoka, a sacred flowering tree. This vase, along with its contents and adornments, symbolizes Aparmita's compassionate gift of a long life free from sickness and suffering.

About this Sculpture

This exquisite statue, expertly crafted in Patan, Nepal, stands as a beautiful embodiment of Aparmita/Amitayus/Tsepame. Cast from copper alloy with precision using the revered lost wax method, it is then adorned with the opulence of 24-karat gold gilding. The hand-painted face, adorned with intricate hand carvings, adds a sublime touch to this divine portrayal.

Individually handcrafted by the master artisans of the esteemed Shakya clan, renowned globally for their unparalleled skill, this sculpture represents a pinnacle of artistic achievement. As the modern custodians of a centuries-old tradition, these craftsmen inherit and perpetuate the sacred art of creating masterpieces for temples and monasteries. The finesse of their metalworking techniques, passed down through generations since ancient times, adds a profound layer of heritage to this captivating piece.