Our Nepali master artisans created this beautiful Amitabha Buddha statue in his adorned Sambhogakaya form — dressed in the jewelry and crown of a Bodhisattva rather than the plain monastic robes of his nirmanakaya (earthly) appearance. Rather than depicting Amitabha as the historical renunciant, the statue presents him as he appears within his own celestial realm — richly ornamented and enthroned. The five-pointed crown is topped with a raised central spire, and gold fan-shaped ornaments flank the head at ear level on either side, framing his face beneath the crown’s arc.Partly Gilded Amitabha Statue FeaturesThis statue sits in full lotus pose on a lotus pedestal ringed with two rows of petals, depicting the Dhyana Mudra, the meditation gesture, with a gilded ceremonial vase resting in the palm of his hands. His face carries the urna, or third eye of wisdom, visible as a small raised dot between the brows, along with the elongated earlobes traditionally associated with an enlightened being.The statue’s two-tone finish is one of its most striking features. Amitabha’s face, torso, and limbs are left in a deep, oxidized copper patina — an aging technique achieved through controlled treatment of the copper alloy surface — while his crown, shoulders, chest ornament, and jewelry are gilded in 24K gold. This contrast draws the eye directly to his ornamentation: a swirling cloud-shaped gold pectoral spans his chest, from which a beaded necklace descends in layered strands toward the waist. Wide gold armbands wrap both upper arms, and matching wristlets sit at each hand. Together, these pieces form the traditional jewelry set associated with Sambhogakaya Buddha and Bodhisattva figures in Newari sculpture. At the request of the buyer, we would be happy to further embellish the crown and jewels with inset turquoise or red stones — a traditional Himalayan practice — at no extra charge, applied by our skilled artisans before delivery.Amitabha Buddha is highly venerated in both Mahayana and Tibetan Buddhism. In Tibet, he is closely associated with his sambhogakaya embodiment known as Amitayus (also spelled Aparmita) — the longevity aspect of Amitabha, invoked in Tibetan longevity rituals for long life and the removal of obstacles to practice. He is also known as the “Buddha of Infinite Light” because of the immeasurable merit he accumulated across countless lifetimes as the Bodhisattva Dharmakara — see his complete role in the pantheon in Amitabha Buddha — Infinite Light and Life, or browse our full collection of Amitabha Buddha statues to compare sizes and finishes. Certificate of authenticity Authentic, Handmade in Nepal Every statue and ritual item is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal's Department of Archaeology, verifying its materials, technique, and origin. Learn more about our certification
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