Description
Marpa Buddhist Sacred Statue: Illuminating the Path of Tantra
From the skilled artisans of Nepal, this Marpa Lotsawa statue embodies the profound wisdom and spiritual insight of the great translator and tantric master. Standing at 17.5 cm (7”) on a gracefully sculpted base, the copper body is meticulously adorned with 24K gold gilding and vibrant acrylic paintings, highlighting intricate details and sacred iconography. His serene, contemplative expression radiates learned authority and inspires meditation on the depths of tantric teachings. Ideal for altars, study spaces, or spiritual décor, this handcrafted statue serves as a powerful focal point for devotion, scholarly reflection, and the cultivation of insight, compassion, and spiritual growth.
This sacred statue depicts Marpa Lotsawa, the great Tibetan translator and master, in a posture of engaged wisdom, often with a knowing, serene smile that reflects his profound understanding and successful transmission of the Dharma. Seated upon a lotus base with flowing robes and subtle adornments, he embodies devotion, scholarship, and the courage required to bring sacred teachings to new lands. This meditation statue serves as a powerful focal point for practitioners, inspiring dedication to spiritual study, deep contemplation, and the cultivation of insight, compassion, and perseverance on the path toward enlightenment and the realization of tantric wisdom.
Size: 7”/17.5cm (Height) x 6”/15cm (Base)
Weight: 1.5 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Marpa Lotsawa (1012–1097 CE) was a pivotal figure in the transmission of Vajrayana Buddhism from India to Tibet. A dedicated scholar and practitioner, he journeyed to India multiple times, undertaking arduous travels to receive teachings directly from renowned masters like Naropa and Maitripa. Marpa tirelessly translated numerous tantric texts and oral instructions, establishing the Kagyu lineage in Tibet, through which the profound practices of Mahamudra continue to flourish.