Hand carved Copper Alloy with 24 Karat Gold Gilded 12" Guru Tilopa Statue

Hand carved Copper Alloy with 24 Karat Gold Gilded 12" Guru Tilopa Statue

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Fine Quality Hand carvedย Lost Wax Method, Copper Alloy with 24 Karat Gold Gilded and Hand Painted Faceย 12" Guru Tilopa Statue

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  • Guru Naropa Statue

    Name

    Guru Tilopa Statue

    Height

    12โ€

    Width

    9โ€

    Depth

    7โ€

    Material

    Lost Wax Method, Copper Alloy with 24 Karat Gold Gilded and Hand Painted Face

    Actual Weight

    4.004 Kg.

    Ships From

    Patan, Nepal

    Shipping Provider

    Express Shipping Service

    Shipping Time

    Usually ships within 48 hours. Allow 5 โ€“ 7 business days for deliver within worldwide.

    Insurance

    Insurance is included in the shipping cost.

    ย Guru Naropa โ€“ Master of Mahamudra

    Tilopa was an acclaimed spiritual teacher who lived in the Bengal region of India/Bangladesh around 1000 A.D. Although born into the Brahmin priestly caste, he adopted the lifestyle of a wandering mendicant upon the direction of a celestial Dakini who advised him throughout his life. After traveling and practicing for twelve years, he received a vision of the Buddha Vajradhara during a solitary meditation retreat. Vajradhara blessed Tilopa with a direct transmission of the entire Mahamudra teachings. These teachings describe a set of profound spiritual practices designed to shorten the path to enlightenment. After receiving these instructions, Tilopa began to teach and to accept disciples. His most important student was Naropa, to whom Tilopa gave a number of famous lectures, including the Six Words of Advice and the Ganges Mahamudra. Tilopa's teachings still survive today, handed down via Naropa to Marpa and then to the Kagyu lineage.

    Tilopa is a somewhat eccentric, though brilliant, character in the history of Buddhism. He did not adhere to any prescribed school of spiritual training, although he studied with most of the great teachers of his time. He is one of the 84 recognized Mahasiddhas - a human, but also a supernatural being, due to his demonstrated attainment of miracle powers. He is a powerful and mysterious figure who unraveled the secrets of life, death and rebirth largely through his own determination, earning him the assistance of several celestial Buddhas. His profound insights come down to us today via his dedicated and long-suffering student Naropa. In order to instruct Naropa and demonstrate truths that are beyond words or descriptions, Tilopa placed Naropa in several shockingly difficult situations. One such situation is the basis for a widely recognized symbol of Tilopa - the golden fish - which he holds in his left hand in this sculpture.

    Gestures and Attributes

    Although the fish is universally recognized as a symbol of the spiritual life, in this case a specific legend also applies. It is said that Tilopa was once cooking a fish when his disciple Naropa arrived on the scene. Naropa reproached his teacher for killing a sentient being, causing Tilopa to respond by restoring the fish to its original state. Tilopa then relaxed his grip on the fish, whereupon it rose heavenward and disappeared in a shower of rainbows. Tilopa's point was not only that things are not always what they seem, but also that the fish is a profound metaphor for sentient beings caught in the ocean of samsara. As an enlightened teacher, Tilopa has the ability to guide disciples out of the samsaric ocean to escape suffering and rebirth. Thus the symbolism of the fish in this statue will be especially meaningful to students of Tilopa's teachings.

    ย 

    In his right hand, Tilopa holds a skull bowl or Kapala. This traditional Buddhist implement symbolizes Tilopa's miracle powers and spiritual attainments, and specifically indicates that he has conquered death and rebirth. It also serves as a constant reminder of the truth of impermanence.

    About this Sculpture

    This sculpture is an enchanting portrayal of Guru Naropa. Expertly sculpted from copper alloy using lost wax method and gilded with 24 karat gold, the statue has hand face painted. Expertly cast from copper alloy and gilded with 24 karat gold this sculpture is a representation of Guru Naropa. ย This sculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans of the Shakya clan who are considered among the best in theย world. These craftsmen are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for use in temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniquesย have been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times.

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    Hand carved Copper Alloy with 24 Karat Gold Gilded 12" Guru Tilopa Statue

    Hand carved Copper Alloy with 24 Karat Gold Gilded 12" Guru Tilopa Statue

    Fine Quality Hand carvedย Lost Wax Method, Copper Alloy with 24 Karat Gold Gilded and Hand Painted Faceย 12" Guru Tilopa Statue

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