Copper Tilopa Statue: The Revered Tibetan Buddhist Master
This Handmade Tilopa Statue, the Revered Tibetan Buddhist Master, measures 9.1”/23cm in height and 8.7”/22cm at the base, weighing 2.31 kg. Crafted from oxidized copper, the statue exudes a timeless and dignified presence. Tilopa, a highly venerated figure in Tibetan Buddhism, is celebrated for his profound teachings on Mahamudra and the direct realization of ultimate truth (śūnyatā). Expertly crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, this statue serves as an inspiring addition to altars, meditation spaces, or personal collections, honoring the wisdom, guidance, and spiritual legacy of this eminent master.
This Tilopa Statue depicts the revered Tibetan master in a powerful and symbolic iconography. He wears a skull crown atop his head, representing the transcendence of ego and impermanence. In his right hand, he holds a skull cup, symbolizing the transformation of ordinary experiences into wisdom, while his left hand grasps a fish, reflecting freedom and spontaneity. Seated on a deer skin atop a pedestal, Tilopa exudes both meditative focus and tantric mastery. Crafted from oxidized copper by skilled Nepali artisans, this statue serves as a profound addition to altars, meditation spaces, or personal collections, honoring the spiritual legacy of this eminent master.
Size: 9.1”/23cm (Height) x 8.7”/22cm (Base)
Weight: 2.31 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
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.