Tibetan Buddhist Master: Milarepa Statue | Beacon of Ascetic Wisdom
This Milarepa Statue reflects the understated beauty and precision of traditional Himalayan metal craftsmanship. Measuring 19 cm (7.48 inches) in height with a 17 cm (6.7 inches) base and weighing 1.67 kg, it is crafted entirely from an oxidized copper body. The deep-toned finish emphasizes the carefully modeled facial features, robes, posture, and sculptural contours, while subtle variations across the surface enhance its handcrafted character. The precise modeling and controlled finishing demonstrate the patience, skill, and attention to detail involved in creating this finely worked Buddhist sculpture.
The sculpture depicts Milarepa, one of Tibet’s most revered Buddhist masters and yogis, renowned for his profound meditation practice, songs of realization, and dedication to the path of liberation. He is traditionally portrayed seated in a relaxed posture, with one hand raised beside his ear, recalling his characteristic pose as he listens to and sings the teachings expressed through his spiritual songs. His simple appearance and uncluttered form reflect the ascetic life he embraced in pursuit of spiritual realization. The oxidized copper finish further emphasizes the contemplative character of this handmade representation while showcasing the skill of Himalayan artisans.
Size: 7.48”/19cm (Height) x 6.7”/17cm (Base)
Weight: 1.67 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Jetsun Milarepa (c. 1052–c. 1135 CE) is one of Tibet's most revered Buddhist masters and a foundational figure of the Kagyu lineage. Renowned for his extraordinary transformation from a practitioner of black magic to an enlightened yogi, he dedicated years to arduous solitary meditation in remote Himalayan caves, achieving profound spiritual realization. His compelling life story, famously documented in "The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa," remains a timeless narrative of perseverance, devotion, and the ultimate pursuit of liberation through unwavering Dharma practice.
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