Master Jetsun Milarepa Statue | A Beacon of Ascetic Wisdom
This Master Jetsun Milarepa Statue | A Beacon of Ascetic Wisdom measures 11.4”/29cm in height with a 7.9”/20cm base and weighs 3.61 kg. Handcrafted in Nepal from an oxidized copper body, the sculpture carries a naturally darkened finish that enhances the finely worked contours, while detailed acrylic painting adds definition and subtle contrast to the surface. The careful metalwork and hand-applied finishing reflect the skill of Nepalese artisans and the enduring traditions of Himalayan Buddhist craftsmanship. Spiritually, the figure is associated with renunciation, meditation, perseverance, and the attainment of realization through disciplined practice, making this piece meaningful for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, Dharma centers, or sacred collections.
This Milarepa is depicted in his distinctive yogic form, seated in a relaxed posture with his right hand raised beside his ear in his characteristic listening gesture, symbolizing his mastery of Dharma teachings and his renowned practice of expressing realization through songs of spiritual insight. His left hand rests naturally in his lap, while his lean ascetic body reflects his life of rigorous meditation and renunciation. He has a calm, focused expression, long earlobes, and an uncovered head, emphasizing his identity as a realized Himalayan yogi rather than a richly adorned deity. He wears simple white cotton robes traditionally associated with Milarepa, representing his austere way of life, spiritual discipline, and devotion to meditation and liberation.
Size: 11.4”/29cm (Height) x 7.9”/20cm (Base)
Weight: 3.61 kg
Material: Acrylic Painting, Oxidized Copper Body
Jetsun Milarepa (c. 1052–1135 CE) is one of Tibet’s most revered Buddhist masters, a central figure in the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. After a youth marked by tragedy and committing dark deeds, he sought spiritual redemption, enduring immense hardship under his guru Marpa the Translator. Through relentless asceticism, meditation, and profound devotion, Milarepa attained full enlightenment, famously living in caves and teaching through spontaneous songs of realization that continue to inspire practitioners worldwide.
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