Description
Handmade Copper Naropa Statue: Revered Buddhist Master
This Handmade Copper Naropa Statue stands 8.9 inches (22.5 cm) tall with a base width of 5.5 inches (14 cm) and weighs 2.13 kilograms. Crafted from oxidized copper, this statue honors Naropa, a revered Buddhist master known for his profound teachings and transformative practice. The piece reflects traditional craftsmanship and spiritual depth, making it a meaningful addition to meditation spaces, personal altars, or collections dedicated to Buddhist masters and lineage holders.
The statue shows Naropa seated in a cross-legged posture on a base designed to resemble deer skin. His right hand holds a skull cup, symbolizing transformation and spiritual power, while a skull rests atop his head, representing mastery over impermanence. These elements highlight Naropa’s deep yogic practices and his role as a revered Buddhist master.
Size: 8.9”/22.5cm (Height) x 5.5”/14cm (Base)
Weight: 2.13 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Naropa was an influential Indian Buddhist monk and tantric yogi from the 11th century, renowned for his profound spiritual teachings and practices. He is best known as one of the main lineage holders of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Naropa studied under the great master Tilopa and is credited with transmitting the Six Yogas of Naropa, advanced meditative techniques aimed at achieving enlightenment. His life story, marked by intense training, trials, and realizations, serves as an inspiring example of dedication and transformation on the Buddhist path.