This handmade Aparmita (Amitayus) statue holds the immortality vessel in his lap, filled with amrita, the nectar of longevity, its lid rising into an ornamental sprouting plume. Aparmita’s dark hair is gathered into a topknot rising above his crown, capped with a tall spire finial — the ushnisha arrangement counted among the traditional 32 marks of an enlightened being. The urna, the third eye between the brows, indicates that Aparmita has achieved the state of perfected wisdom, a form of insight that Buddhist teaching holds can only be cultivated through sustained meditation. His face is delicately hand painted, with finely drawn brows, softly outlined eyes, and lips finished in red, above the three neck lines that are themselves an auspicious mark of enlightenment.
Aparmita sits in full lotus pose, also known as the vajra pose. Vajra is a Sanskrit word translating as diamond or lightning bolt — a symbol of indestructible virtue. The statue rests on a double lotus throne, with a smaller upper pedestal seated atop a broad, dome-shaped lotus base ringed with bold petals and finished below with fine bands of key-fret and textile-pattern engraving. Our statue would make an inspirational addition to your home or meditation center.
Aparmita is the centerpiece of Tibetan longevity rituals, because Aparmita is the embodiment of the longevity attribute of Amitabha Buddha. Buddhas and high-level Bodhisattvas have the ability to take any form necessary to ease the suffering of sentient beings, and Amitabha appears as Aparmita to grant long life to devotees. Learn more about the longevity attributes of Amitabha Buddha in our complete guide to Amitayus Long Life Practice and Meaning, or read about his place among the Buddhas in Amitayus in the Buddhist pantheon.
Handmade Aparmita Statue Features
Our Nepali master artisans created this beautiful handmade Aparmita statue with the jewelry and crown of a Bodhisattva: a tall five-pointed crown, floral rosette earrings framed by curling gold ribbons, a layered necklace draping into a pendant at the chest, armbands, and wristlets, with the cuffs of his engraved dhoti richly worked around the ankles. At the request of the buyer, we will embed the crown and jewels of the statue with turquoise or red stones, at no extra charge, before delivery — the statue will wear the colorful adornments very well and inspire its new owner. Common questions are answered in our Amitayus Buddha Statues FAQ.
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.
