Handcrafted Buddhist Master Milerapa Statue | Spiritual Icon Sculpture
This handcrafted Buddhist Master Milarepa statue measures 7.9”/20cm in height and 6.9”/17.5cm at the base and weighs 1.79 kg. Made from 24K gold gilded copper with gold and acrylic paintings, it beautifully honors the revered yogi and poet-saint known for his profound meditation and spiritual dedication.
Milarepa is depicted with long earrings, symbolizing his renunciation and spiritual attainment. In his right hand, he holds a kapala (skull cup), representing transformation and the impermanence of life. His left hand is cupped to his ear, signifying his deep listening to the teachings and the sounds of truth. He sits on a deer skin placed on a pedestal, a traditional seat associated with ascetics and monks during meditation. This use of deer skin reflects a close connection to nature, simplicity, and a life of renunciation. His simple robe further emphasizes his ascetic lifestyle and devotion to spiritual practice.
Size: 7.9”/20cm (Height) x 6.9”/17.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.79 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Milarepa (c. 1040–1123) is one of Tibet’s most revered yogis and poets, celebrated for his profound transformation from a life of vengeance to spiritual enlightenment. Born into a wealthy family in Gungthang, Tibet, he lost his father at a young age and was later wronged by his relatives. At his mother's urging, Milarepa studied black magic and caused harm to those who had wronged them. Overcome with remorse, he sought redemption by becoming a disciple of the great teacher Marpa the Translator. Under Marpa’s guidance, Milarepa endured years of hardship and rigorous training in meditation and tantric practices. Through unwavering dedication, he attained enlightenment within his lifetime, embodying the possibility of spiritual liberation through sincere effort. Milarepa is also renowned for his spiritual songs, known as "The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa," which express his realizations and teachings.
