{"product_id":"eternal-life-in-gold-handcrafted-amitayus-statue-from-patan-nepal","title":"Eternal Life in Gold | Handcrafted Amitayus Statue from Patan, Nepal","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA radiant embodiment of boundless longevity — fire-gilded in 24K gold, adorned with turquoise, coral, and lapis, and brought to life by the master craftsmen of Patan's centuries-old Newari tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e51 cm \/ 20.08 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30.5 cm \/ 12.00 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.76 kg \/ 19.31 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper body, 24K fire-gilded gold, gold and acrylic paintings, turquoise, coral, and lapis lazuli inlays, crafted using the traditional lost-wax (cire perdue) method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Statue?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Amitayus is a masterpiece of devotional art. At 51 cm tall and nearly 9 kg, it commands presence with its substantial weight and full-bodied proportions. The 24K fire gilding produces an incomparable warm luminosity, impossible to replicate through cold gilding. Every surface reveals intentional craftsmanship: lapis lazuli borders framing the ornate halo, coral and turquoise inlays jeweling the crown and ornaments, and finely incised robes with crosshatch patterning. This is a sacred object built to last lifetimes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWho Is Amitayus?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmitayus, (Tibetan: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTsepame\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), the Buddha of Infinite Life, is a sambhogakaya manifestation of Amitabha — the embodiment of boundless longevity and merit. Widely venerated across Tibetan and Himalayan traditions, he is invoked to extend life, remove obstacles to long life, and accumulate the merit necessary for liberation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconographic Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure sits in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epadmasana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — full lotus posture — conveying unshakeable meditative stability. The hands rest in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edhyana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emudra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, cradling the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamrita kalasha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the vase of long-life nectar, Amitayus's singular identifying attribute. The half-closed eyes radiate serene inward awareness. A five-jewel crown, flowing scarves, and elaborately painted robes mark his sambhogakaya splendor. The tiered lotus throne with its rounded petal base grounds the composition with devotional weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Symbolism and Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamrita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekalasha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e overflows with the nectar of deathlessness — a direct symbol of the practitioner's aspiration to attain a long, meaningful life in service of all beings. The fire gold reflects pure Buddha-nature: unchanging, incorruptible, luminous. The lapis lazuli crown echoes Amitabha's western pure realm, Sukhavati.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAyur-jñāna-sambhava\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e— \"Born from the union of lifespan and wisdom.\" In Vajrayana teaching, long life is not sought for its own sake but to complete the path. As expressed in countless longevity pujas: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"May I live long to benefit beings.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Mantra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Om Amarani Jivantiye Svaha”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Om — O Immortal One, grant life, Svaha.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mantra of Amitayus is recited in longevity practices to invoke the blessings of boundless life, remove hindrances, and dedicate merit for the long life of teachers and loved ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra Icon","offers":[{"title":"51cm x 30.5cm","offer_id":48849369137369,"sku":"AT014","price":6155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9071\/8937\/files\/2026-06-15_HA_AT014_Amitayus_M_1.jpg?v=1782303174","url":"https:\/\/vajraicon.com\/products\/eternal-life-in-gold-handcrafted-amitayus-statue-from-patan-nepal","provider":"Vajra Icon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}