Guru Marpa Lotsawa, the translator

Marpa Lotsawa was an outstanding translator and spiritual master of Tibetan Buddhism. As a direct student of Naropa, he brought the Mahamudra and Vajrayana teachings to Tibet and became the founder of the Kagyu school. He is particularly known as the teacher of the great poet Milarepa, whose spiritual journey was shaped by Marpa's strict teachings. This statue honors his legacy as a bearer of the uninterrupted Kagyu meditation tradition, which was transmitted by his teacher Naropa and passed on through his students, especially Milarepa.

Marpa sits with loosely crossed legs on a lotus pedestal, his posture radiating a natural calmness. Marpa sits with loosely crossed legs, his hands hanging over his knees and touching the ground. His belly is slightly rounded, symbolizing prosperity and inner abundance. His facial expression combines sternness with kindness.

The robe and pedestal are adorned with fine silver filigree elements in spiral shapes. The edging made of gold-beaded wire accentuates the contours. Dark red and dark green stones add colorful highlights. The robe is richly decorated and is based on traditional royal garments, emphasizing his status as a patriarch.

This carefully crafted statue is suitable for Dharma altars, meditation rooms, and as an artistic representation of one of the most significant teachers of the Kagyu tradition.

Guru Marpa

Statue made of copper, cast in traditional lost-wax technique, adorned with filigree, gilded and silvered, set with colored stones. The figure has been patinated for an antique finish. The face is set in gold. Handmade in Nepal.
 

• Height: 20,5 cm
• Width: 18 cm
• Depth: 10 cm
• Weight: 1857 g

NOTE
The facial paint is a cold gold application and water-soluble.