Fine Quality 8.25" Amitabha/Amida Buddha Gold Gilded with Face Painted Statue from Patan, Nepal

Fine Quality 8.25" Amitabha/Amida Buddha Gold Gilded with Face Painted Statue from Patan, Nepal

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8.25" Amitabha Buddha Statueย Partly Gold Gilded with Gold Painted Face

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    Name Amitabha Buddha Statue
    Height 8"
    Width 5.5"
    Depth 4.25"
    Material Lost Wax Method, Copper Alloy with 24 Karat Gold Gilding
    Shipping Weight 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs.
    Ships From Patan, Nepal
    Shipping Provider DHL Global Priority Express
    Shipping Time Usually ships within 48 hours. Allow 3-5 business days for delivery worldwide.
    Insurance Insurance is included in the shipping cost.

    AMITABHA - THE BUDDHA OF INFINITE LIGHT

    According to theย Larger Sutra of Immeasurable Life, the magnificence of Amitabha 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 kalpa."

    Amitabha 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 is depicted inย 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 withย amrita, the elixir of awakening and immortality, and symbolizes Amitabha's infinite openness and receptivity toward all sentient beings.

    ABOUT THIS SCULPTURE

    This sculpture is a beautiful depiction of Buddha Amitabha. Expertly cast from copper alloy and gilded with 24 karat gold, the figure sits regally upon a single lotus throne, expressing a graceful and dignified presence. Amitabha's monastic robes, elegantly detailed around the edges, drape softly over his shoulder with delicate folding in the cloth. The Buddha's features are also beautifully carved, imbuing the statue with warmth and character. And over all, the stunning gold gilding gives the sculpture a luminous quality, evoking the enlightened spiritual presence of the Buddha. This sculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans of the Shakya clan who are considered among the best in the world. These craftsmen are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for use in temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniques have been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times.

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    Fine Quality 8.25" Amitabha/Amida Buddha Gold Gilded with Face Painted Statue from Patan, Nepal

    Fine Quality 8.25" Amitabha/Amida Buddha Gold Gilded with Face Painted Statue from Patan, Nepal

    8.25" Amitabha Buddha Statueย Partly Gold Gilded with Gold Painted Face

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