Amitayus statue carved from crystal - called Aparmita

Amitayus, the Long-Life Buddha, is venerated as a source of wisdom and spiritual vitality. 

He is sitting on a lotus pedestal, with his legs in Padma Asana (full lotus position), and his hands resting in Dhyana Mudra, the gesture of meditation. In his lap, he holds a vase filled with Amrita, the nectar of immortality. Four pearl necklaces hang from the lid of this sacred vessel, symbolizing eternity and the unbroken continuity of spiritual life. A silk scarf is draped around his arms. The figure is crowned and adorned with the full jewelry of a Bodhisattva.

The teardrop-shaped halo behind his crowned head is finely decorated with filigree ornaments, embedded with carved turquoise and lapis lazuli stones. The ornate background emphasizes the sanctity of the figure. The draped scarf has a deep blue inlay of carved lapis lazuli. His garment and the lotus pedestal are also filled with fine filigree elements, accented with colored stones.

The Tibetan longevity ritual — a practice dedicated to Amitayus — is a profound blend of Buddhist devotion and cultural tradition, rooted in a centuries-old spiritual heritage of various Buddhist schools.

The time-consuming work makes this statue a powerful object of devotion. It also serves as a timeless centerpiece for the Buddhist home altar and house.

Amitayus, Aparmita

A copper statue cast using the traditional lost-wax method, with an inset face and body made of carved crystal and lapis lazuli, decorated with fine filigree ornaments, silver-plated and gilded, adorned with coral, lapis lazuli, and turquoise. Finished with an antique patina. 
 

• Height: 9" / 23 cm
• Width:  7" / 18 cm
• Depth:  4" / 10 cm
• Weight: 1,596 g