Gilded in Gold, Boundless in Life | Nepalese 24K Amitayus Statue That Blesses Every Breath

Radiant 24K gold, jeweled crown, turquoise and coral inlays — this breathtaking Nepalese Amitayus statue is a supreme devotional treasure embodying the limitless life force, longevity, and timeless wisdom of Vajrayana Buddhist tradition.

Specifications

• Height: 33.5 cm / 13.18 inches

• Width: 26.5 cm / 10.43 inches

• Weight: 3.64 Kg / 8.02 lbs

• Materials: 24K gold gilded, gold and acrylic paintings, handcarved turquoise and red coral inlays, intricate hand carvings, lost wax method

Why This Statue?

Few sacred objects shine with the sovereign brilliance this Amitayus commands. Fully gilded in 24K gold and standing over 13 inches tall, it glows with a warmth that transforms any altar or room. The jeweled five-pointed crown set with turquoise and red coral, the elaborately painted face, and the exquisitely scrolled armrests make this a masterpiece of Nepalese Newar craftsmanship. The richly carved lotus throne adds architectural grandeur beneath the luminous figure. Weighing just over 8 lbs, it is substantial yet refined. For collectors and devoted practitioners, this is a radiant once-in-a-lifetime acquisition.

Who Is Amitayus?

Amitayus, (Tibetan: Tsepame) — means "Boundless Life." He is the sambhogakaya form of Amitabha Buddha, specifically embodying the aspect of infinite longevity and merit. Revered across Tibetan and Vajrayana Buddhist traditions, Amitayus is invoked in longevity rituals, healing practices, and ceremonies dedicated to extending life and accumulating merit for oneself and others.

Key Features: Eyes, Hands, and Body Posture

The finely painted eyes carry serene, compassionate awareness — open yet inward, luminous yet still. Both hands rest in Dhyana Mudra at the lap, cradling the amrita vase — the vessel of immortal nectar and boundless life force. He sits in full lotus (padmasana) upon an ornate lotus throne, embodying eternal meditative stability. The jeweled crown, painted third eye, and coral-studded necklace mark him unmistakably as a celestial sovereign of life itself.

Sacred Symbolism and Meaning

Every element radiates longevity's sacred geometry. The amrita vase overflows with the nectar that dissolves death's finality. The 24K gold body represents the deathless, luminous nature of the awakened mind. Turquoise inlays invoke healing and vitality; red coral channels life force and protection. The lotus throne affirms that boundless life arises from purity. Together, this statue is a living talisman against the exhaustion of life force and merit.

Sanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom

The Amitayus Sutra proclaims: "Aparimitāyuṣe nāma sarvabuddha" — "Homage to the Buddha of Boundless Life." This statue enshrines that declaration in gold. The Newar master artisans of Patan, Nepal — heirs to an unbroken 1,500-year sacred tradition — infuse each 24K gold casting with devotional precision through the ancient lost wax (cire perdue) method.

Sacred Mantra

“Om Amarani Jivantiye Svaha”

Meaning: "Om, Grant Immortality, Grant Long Life, Svaha." 

Chanting this mantra before the statue activates Amitayus's boundless blessings, purifies obstacles to long life, and draws his inexhaustible nectar of vitality, merit, and deathless awareness into every moment of your existence.