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This listing is for an Amida Nyorai Buddha made around 30 years ago. It is made of wood and the pedestal has a lacquer and gilt finish. His hands are in the ‘Jobon Josho’ mudra , which is achieved by making a circle with the thumb and forefinger with the palm facing upward, then placing the hands on one’s lap. Jobon Josho represents a person who has a desire to be reborn in paradise, symbolised by the three minds (sincerity, a deep heart, and dedication). Also this Buddha is seated on an elaborately carved tiered pedestal, and behind him sits an almond shaped mandorla with a cloud pattern. The mandorla is formed when two circles partly overlap, and it symbolises the overlap between heaven and earth.
Amida Nyorai is the Japanese translation of the Sanskrit name ‘Amitabha Tathagata’. According to legend Amida Nyorai was once a king who rejected his throne and then became a Buddha by committing to forty eight vows. He is known as the Buddha of infinite light, because it is thought that his radiance is infinite and can illuminate in ten directions without obstruction. He is also referred to as the Buddha of infinite life, because his lifespan is without limit. He is often seated in lotus position on a jewel lotus. The lotus is significant as it is a symbol of purity.
Size
H.25.5cm (10”) x 11.3cm (4.4”) across at the base x 7.8cm (3”) from back to front (at the base)
Condition
It’s in very good condition aside from some rogue gold leaf on the black lacquered part on the back, and there are some very light scratches here and there.
THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION
**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia: NO SHIPPING. Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries. We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process.
**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).
**Asia: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).
**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico: EMS Express 10-15 days.
**Russia: No shipping methods available.
