This 24K gold gilded 8″ Amitabha Buddha statue was hand carved by our Shakya artisans and sits on a double lotus throne, with two full registers of overlapping petals ringing the base — a traditional mark of an especially venerated figure. The statue is fully gilded in 24K gold using the traditional fire gilding method, and this luminous finish is especially fitting for Amitabha, since he is known as the “Buddha of Infinite Light.” As the Bodhisattva Dharmakara, Amitabha vowed to remain a Bodhisattva until he had created his own Pure Land, and after countless lifetimes of accumulated merit, he succeeded — his Pure Land is called Sukhavati.
Sukhavati is described in scripture as a realm of sonorous delights and visual bliss. To gain admittance, devotees are required only to recite his mantra or say his name with sincere faith, a minimum of 10 times. Upon admission, devotees are protected from suffering and receive guidance and encouragement from Amitabha and his retinue of Bodhisattvas until they reach full enlightenment. Common questions about Amitabha and his Pure Land practice are answered in our Amitabha Buddha Statues FAQ.
Golden Amitabha Statue Features
This golden Amitabha Buddha statue sits in full lotus pose, depicting the Dhyana Mudra, the meditation gesture, with the alms bowl resting in the palm of his right hand. The alms bowl is significant in Buddhism because it was traditionally used by monks to collect alms, and here it is understood to hold the nectar of spiritual nourishment — with Amitabha’s own wisdom specifically associated with transforming the poison of desire and attachment. The statue also features several of the traditional 32 marks of an enlightened being: the ushnisha topknot with hair coils turning to the right, the urna or third eye of wisdom, elongated earlobes, and the three folds of the neck. The hand gesture, lotus throne, and coloring on this statue each carry meaning — explore Amitabha Statue Iconography: Mudra, Color & Form to learn more.
Our Nepali statues are hand carved using the traditional lost wax method by artisans in Patan — the same craftsmen relied upon by Tibetan monasteries for generations. When you purchase one of our statues, you can rest assured that you have procured a world-class, monastic-quality piece. Browse our full collection of Amitabha Buddha statues to compare sizes and finishes.
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.
