Gold Gilded with Face Painted 7\" Amitabha Buddha Copper Statue from Patan, Nepal For Sale
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Gold Gilded with Face Painted 7\" Amitabha Buddha Copper Statue from Patan, Nepal:
$325.00
Name
Amitabha Buddha Statue
Height
7” with frame
Height
6” without frame
Width
Depth
Lost Wax Method, Copper Alloy with 24 Karat Gold Gilding
Actual Weight
0.962 Kg.
Ships From
Patan, Nepal
Shipping Provider
Express Shipping Service
Shipping Time
Usually ships within 48 hours. Allow 5 – 7 business days for deliver within worldwide.
Insurance is included in the shipping cost.
Amitabha – The Buddha of Infinite Light
According to the LargerSutra of Immeasurable Life, the magnificence of Amitabha surpasses that of allother great beings, thus he is known as the Buddha of all the Buddhas. BuddhaShakyamuni once said of Amitabha, \"The majestic glory of his light couldnot be exhaustively described if I praised it continuously, day and night, forthe period of one kapala.\"
Amitabha dwells in apure celestial realm, created via the power of his infinite merit accumulatedover countless lifetimes as a Bodhisattva. His light shines brilliantly fromthis celestial realm, pervading the entire universe. According to the Sutra, ifsentient beings encounter his light, their defilements are removed; if they seehis light, they are relieved and freed from affliction. At the end of theirlives, beings who have faith in Amitabha reach emancipation, as he gives themrebirth in his Pure Land. And as Shakyamuni explains, \"Sentient beings whoare born in that Buddha-land all reside among those assured of nirvana.\"
Gestures and Attributes
Amitabha is depicted inDhyana Mudra, the gesture of meditation, with both palms face up and lying inhis 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 throughenlightenment, and signifies the enlightened state of mind for which samsaraand nirvana are one. In some representations, he holds the traditional beggingbowl of an ordained Buddhist monk. The bowl is filled with amrita, the elixirof awakening and immortality, and symbolizes Amitabha\'s infinite openness andreceptivity toward all sentient beings.
About this Sculpture
This sculpture is a beautiful depictionof Buddha Amitabha. Expertly cast from copper alloy using lost wax method andgilded with 24 karat gold, the figure sits regally upon a throne, expressing agraceful and dignified presence. Amitabha\'s monastic robes, elegantly detailedaround the edges, drape softly over his shoulder with delicate folding in thecloth. The Buddha\'s features are also beautifully carved, imbuing the statuewith warmth and character. And over all, the stunning gold gilding gives thesculpture a luminous quality, evoking the enlightened spiritual presence of theBuddha. This sculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by masterartisans 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 creatingsacred art for use in temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniqueshave been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times.