Our Amitayus statue sits in full lotus position depicting the Dhyana Mudra, the meditation gesture, with the longevity vessel resting on his upturned palms — filled with the nectar of long life, amrita, its lid rising into an ornamental sprouting plume. Amitayus is one of the three Tibetan long life deities and is central to longevity rituals. Learn more about the origin of the Tibetan long life deities — White Tara, Amitayus & Namgyalma.
This Amitayus statue has been given an antiquated finish using an oxidized copper alloy, in a distinctive two-tone treatment: the face, torso, and arms glow in warm brown copper, while the crown, jewelry, flowing scarves, and the glossy robe over his legs are finished in a deep, near-black oxidation — a contrast that gives the piece the weight and character of an aged monastery statue. The deity sits in full lotus pose on a single lotus pedestal ringed with dark, copper-tipped petals, dressed by our Nepali sculptors in the crown and jewels of a Bodhisattva, with darkened scarves looping around both elbows before descending into pierced scroll swirls beside his knees. We are happy to adorn the crown and jewels with turquoise and coral stones at no extra charge upon the request of the buyer — Amitayus will wear the adornments well, and the colored stones stand out beautifully against the dark finish.
Origin of our Amitayus Statue
The origin of all Amitayus statues is Amitabha Buddha — in fact, the two can be considered one and the same, with Amitayus as the sambhogakaya embodiment of Amitabha’s longevity attribute. The venerable Amitabha began his journey as a great king who renounced his throne to pursue life as an ascetic — an experience that parallels Shakyamuni Buddha, who likewise gave up royal life in search of liberation. Amitabha then became the Bodhisattva Dharmakara, who accumulated infinite merit across countless Bodhisattva lifetimes. In fact, the name Amitabha means “infinite light,” while Amitayus means “infinite life” — the two faces of the same enlightened being. Read about his place among the Buddhas in Amitayus in the Buddhist pantheon, or find answers to common questions 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.
