AMITABHA BUDDHA / OPAME – THE BUDDHA OF INFINITE LIGHT
Painted Amitabha Buddha Statue: According to the Larger Sutra of Immeasurable Life, the magnificence of Amitabha Buddha / Opame surpasses that of all other great beings, thus he is known as the Buddha of all the Buddhas. Buddha Shakyamuni once said of Amitabha, “The majestic glory of his light could not be exhaustively described if I praised it continuously, day and night, for the period of one Kapala.”
Amitabha Buddha / Opame dwells in a pure celestial realm, created via the power of his infinite merit accumulated over countless lifetimes as a Bodhisattva. His light shines brilliantly from this celestial realm, pervading the entire universe. According to the Sutra, if sentient beings encounter his light, their defilements are removed; if they see his light, they are relieved and freed from affliction. At the end of their lives, beings who have faith in Amitabha reach emancipation, as he gives them rebirth in his Pure Land. And as Shakyamuni explains, “Sentient beings who are born in that Buddha-land all reside among those assured of nirvana.”
| Height |
8.5” |
| Width |
5.5” |
| Depth |
3.5” |
| Material |
Lost Wax Method, Copper Alloy, Hand Painted with 24 Karat Gold Gilded and Hand Painted Face |
| Actual Weight |
1.248 Kg. |
| Ships From |
Patan, Nepal |
GESTURES AND ATTRIBUTES
Amitabha Buddha / Opame is depicted in Dhyana Mudra, the gesture of meditation, with both palms face up and lying in his lap. His right hand, resting on top, symbolizes the state of enlightenment, while his left hand, resting below, represents the world of appearance. Thus, Amitabha’s posture expresses his mastery over the world of appearance through enlightenment and signifies the enlightened state of mind for which samsara and nirvana are one. In some representations, he holds the traditional begging bowl of an ordained Buddhist monk. The bowl is filled with amrita, the elixir of awakening and immortality, and symbolizes Amitabha’s infinite openness and receptivity toward all sentient beings.
ABOUT THIS PAINTED AMITABHA BUDDHA STATUE
This sculpture is a beautiful depiction of Amitabha Buddha Opame. Expertly sculpted from copper alloy using lost wax method, gilded with 24 karat gold with hand painted face; the statue has been submitted to beautifully hand painted finish to yield a rich and sensuous finish. The fine intricate and detailed carvings blended with beautiful color combination throughout the statue gives it look more beautiful and live. Amitabha’s monastic robes, elegantly detailed around the edges, drape softly over his shoulder with delicate folding in the cloth. The figure sits regally upon a lotus throne, expressing a graceful and dignified presence. The Buddha’s features are also beautifully carved, imbuing the statue with warmth and character. This sculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans of the Shakya clan who are considered among the best in the world. These craftsmen are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for use in temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniques have been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times.
