Our fully gold gilded Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue depicts the Buddha of Infinite Light. Amitabha presides over a pure land called Sukhavati, and while the other Dhyani Buddhas are also said to preside over their own pure lands, Sukhavati holds a uniquely central place among Pure Land devotees. It is believed that to enter Sukhavati, a devotee need only recite Amitabha’s name or mantra with sincere faith, a minimum of 10 times. Common questions about this practice are answered in our Frequently Asked Questions About Amitabha Buddha.
Amitabha Statue Special Features
Our master artisans created this beautiful statue wearing the robes of a Buddhist monk, sitting on a double lotus throne. At the request of the buyer, we would be happy to adorn the hemlines of the robe with turquoise or red stones, at no extra charge, before delivery.
The statue is depicted in full lotus pose, expressing the Dhyana Mudra, the meditation gesture, shown with the right hand resting on the palm of the left in the Buddha’s lap — a gesture strongly associated with deep meditative contemplation.
The small spiral engraved between the brows is known as the urna, one of the traditional 32 marks of a fully enlightened being, representing radiant, all-illuminating wisdom. This form of insight is not the same as ordinary intellectual knowledge — Buddhist teaching holds that it can only be cultivated through sustained meditation practice, not learned from school or books.
The alms bowl resting on his right palm is also richly symbolic, serving as a metaphor for the rejection of the material world and the renunciant life of a monastic. 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. To learn more about the symbolism behind this piece, see our guide to Amitabha Buddha Statue Meaning & Symbolism. Amitabha is also one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas — explore 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.
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.
