24K Gold Gilded Handmade 8.7 Inches Tilopa Statue | Himalayan Art This Handmade 8.7 Inches Tilopa Statue embodies the wisdom and mystical presence of the great Mahasiddha, who laid the foundation for the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Seated in a meditation, this statue measures 8.7”/22cm (Height) x 7.7”/19.5cm (Base)—weight: 2.02 kg. This statue is made from 24K Gold Gilded and Copper Body. Crafted by expert Nepalese artisans, this sacred item embodies the rich traditions of Himalayan Buddhism, making it an important addition to altars, meditation areas, or sacred collections. Size: 8.7”/22cm (Height) x 7.7”/19.5cm (Base)Weight: 2.02 kgMaterial: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body Tilopa was born into the priestly caste, which some traditions claim to be a royal family, but he chose to become a monk after receiving instructions from a dakini (a female Buddha whose purpose is to inspire practitioners) to lead a nomadic life. She made it abundantly plain to Tilopa right that the people who had raised him were not his true parents but rather the rudimentary knowledge and the universal voidness. Tilopa adopted a monastic lifestyle over time, following the Dakini's advice, adopting the monastic vows, and developing into a learned scholar.
