Description
Copper Milarepa Statue: The Tibetan Buddhist Master
This Copper Milarepa Statue: The Tibetan Buddhist Master measures 11”/28cm in height and 9.4”/24cm at the base, weighing 4.81 kg. Crafted from oxidized copper and adorned with gold and acrylic paintings along with inlaid gemstones, it reflects the meticulous workmanship of skilled Nepali artisans. This statue makes a meaningful addition to altars, meditation spaces, or as a spiritual centerpiece in personal collections.
In this depiction, Milarepa is shown with his right hand cupped near his ear, symbolizing his attentive listening to the Dharma and the transmission of spiritual teachings. His left hand holds a skull cup, representing renunciation and the transformation of negative energies. He is seated in lalitasana posture, with the base incorporating a deer skin, reflecting his life as a solitary yogi in the mountains. This arrangement emphasizes Milarepa’s deep meditation, ascetic practice, and unwavering dedication to the path of enlightenment.
Size: 11”/28cm (Height) × 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 4.81 kg
Material: Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Oxidized Copper Body, Gemstones
Milarepa (c. 1052–1135 CE) is one of Tibet’s most revered Buddhist masters and yogis, celebrated for his life of intense meditation, asceticism, and spiritual transformation. He is known as the “Tibetan Poet-Saint” because of the many songs and verses he composed to express his profound realization of the Dharma.