Tibetan Buddhist Master Tilopa Statue: Embodiment of Lineage Wisdom
Honoring one of the great masters of the Kagyu lineage, this Tibetan Buddhist Master Tilopa Statue showcases the traditional craftsmanship of Himalayan sculpture. Measuring 21 cm (8.27 inches) in height with an 18 cm (7.1 inches) base and weighing 2.04 kg, it is crafted from an oxidized copper body that gives the sculpture a distinctive aged appearance and rich surface character. The detailed copper finish highlights Tilopa’s meditative posture, serene expression, simple robes, and symbolic features, reflecting the precision and dedication of artisans in preserving the legacy of Buddhist master craftsmanship. This sacred representation honors Tilopa’s profound wisdom, spiritual realization, and contribution to the lineage teachings of Tibetan Buddhism.
The sculpture depicts Tilopa and Naropa, two of the most revered masters in the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Tilopa, the great Indian Mahasiddha, is regarded as the source of the profound Mahamudra teachings, which were later transmitted to his foremost disciple Naropa. Naropa, a renowned scholar and accomplished yogi, received these teachings through his transformative spiritual journey and passed them onward to Marpa Lotsawa, forming an unbroken lineage that continues to inspire practitioners today. The figures are portrayed as realized masters, representing deep meditation, direct realization, and the transmission of enlightened wisdom. Their peaceful expressions, traditional robes, meditation postures, and finely carved details reflect the devotion and craftsmanship of Himalayan artisans. The oxidized copper body
Size: 8.27”/21cm (Height) x 7.1”/18cm(Base)
Weight: 2.04 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Tilopa (988–1069 CE) was a great Indian mahasiddha and a pivotal figure in the transmission of Buddhist teachings, particularly the Mahamudra lineage. He is considered the progenitor of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, having received direct transmissions from Vajradhara and passed them to Naropa. His teachings emphasized direct experience and the recognition of innate wisdom, profoundly influencing subsequent generations of practitioners and the trajectory of Tibetan Buddhism.
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