Traditionally Hand Crafted Yoga Naropa Copper Statue
The statue of Mahasiddha Naropa was traditionally fashioned with an oxidized copper body. Our skill in creating vintage Vajrayana sculptures has been passed down through the decades. In our illustration, the Buddhist teacher lounges on a cushion while holding a skull cup in his left hand and a fish in the right. This Tibetan sculpture may be used for various things, including daily meditation practice, numerous Buddhist auspicious events, and indoor home décor. We had to carefully design and sculpt the robe, decorations, and other necessities in the manner of the ancients, which took us more than a month to complete.
Size: 8.6"/22cm (Height) x 7.4"/19cm (Base)
Weight: 2.20 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Naropa, or Abhayakirti, was a Mahasiddha who practiced Buddhism in India. According to some traditions, he was Niguma's partner or brother and Tilopa's disciple. Naropa, who lived simultaneously as Atisa, was a Bengali Shunri by birth. According to another source, he was born into a Kashmiri brahmin household. Selling timber was his line of work. Demonstrated independence from a young age and hoped to pursue a career in research and meditation. He consented to an arranged marriage with a young Brahmin lady out of deference to his parent's wishes. After eight years, they decided to call their wedding off and pursue ordination. 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.
