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Handcrafted Milarepa Statue | Honoring the Yogi of Ultimate Liberation
Revered as the great yogi-poet of Tibet, the Milarepa devotional decor statue brings an atmosphere of profound stillness into any space. Meticulously handcrafted in Nepal, this exquisite piece depicts the beloved saint in his classic listening posture, with his right hand raised to his ear to receive the subtle vibrations of ultimate truth. Standing 19 cm (7.5”) tall on a 16 cm (6.3”) base and weighing 1.71 kg, it is crafted from an oxidized copper body and enhanced with delicate acrylic painting. This refined work of Buddhist art serves as a serene focal point for home altars, inspiring perseverance, devotion, and inner realization.
Milarepa is depicted in his iconic yogic posture, embodying the essence of deep contemplation, inner listening, and spontaneous realization. His right hand is gently placed near his ear, symbolizing the act of turning away from worldly distractions to attune fully to the inner sound of the Dharma and the voice of awakened awareness. In his left hand, he holds a skull cup (kapala), representing the profound transformation of ordinary perceptions, desires, and delusions into pure wisdom and realization. His serene yet intense presence reflects the path of disciplined meditation and ascetic practice, inspiring practitioners toward mindfulness, self-reflection, and unwavering spiritual resilience. This sacred form serves as a powerful reminder of the possibility of direct realization through devotion, practice, and inner silence.
Size: 7.5”/19cm (Height) x 6.3”/16cm (Base)
Weight: 1.71 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body & Acrylic Painting
Jetsun Milarepa was an eleventh-century Tibetan master who attained complete enlightenment in a single lifetime through unwavering determination and devotion to his guru, Marpa. Renowned for his hundreds of thousands of spontaneous songs of realization, he popularized the Kagyu teachings across the Himalayan region. His life story remains a cornerstone of Buddhist practice, demonstrating that profound spiritual transformation is accessible to all earnest seekers.