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Statue of Naropa and Tilopa Set, Mahasiddha Yogi | Tibetan Lama and Meditation Guide
Naropa and Tilopa Set, Mahasiddha Yogi stands 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) tall with a 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) wide base and weighs 1.98 kg. Made from oxidized copper. Ideal for enhancing your sacred space or as a unique collectible, this piece embodies timeless artistry and spiritual significance.
Tilopa is often depicted with a fish, emphasizing his unconventional path, while Naropa is associated with human skin and a skullcup, symbols of transcending conventions and wisdom. Both figures appear with a fierce, "crazy wisdom" expression, adorned with bone jewelry and wild hair, demonstrating their mastery over fear and societal norms.
Naropa Statue Size: 6.5”/16.5 cm (Height) × 4.5”/11.5 cm (Base)
Tilopa Statue Size: 6.3”/16 cm (Height) × 3.7”/9.5 cm (Base)
Total Weight: 1.98 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Naropa was an Indian Buddhist yogi and scholar who was considered one of the key figures in the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. His most famous disciple was Tilopa. Naropa enrolled in the renowned Buddhist University in Nalanda when he was 28 and began studying Tantra and Sutra. He had a reputation as a brilliant student and flawless debater, which was crucial at the time because the debate custom dictated that the loser became the winner's student by default. He finally earned the title "Guardian of the Northern Gate" after participating in numerous arguments, teaching, and winning over multiple pupils.
Tilopa (988–1069 CE) was a revered Indian Buddhist master and tantric practitioner, regarded as one of the principal lineage holders of Mahamudra in Tibetan Buddhism. He is celebrated for his profound realization of the ultimate truth and his teachings on direct experiential practice rather than scholastic study.