The great Indian Mahasiddha Naropa (956-1040)
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Room 1: India and Nepal
Orientation 1
Furniture 1
ABS 188
Code: ABS 188
Country: Tibet
Style:
Date: 1700 - 1700
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 9.5 x 12 x 8
Materials: Gilt sheet of hammered copper
The great Indian Mahasiddha Naropa (956-1040) seated in the attitude of royal ease (rajalilasana)
The great Indian Mahasiddha Naropa is seated in the attitude of royal ease (rajalilasana)on a cushion covered with a tiger skin. The human skin that he holds with his uplifted hands identifies him as Naropa. Among his pupils was Mar pa (1012-1097), the founder of the bKa’ brgyud («kagyü») tradition in Tibet.
The great Indian Mahasiddha Naropa is seated in the attitude of royal ease (rajalilasana)on a cushion covered with a tiger skin. The human skin that he holds with his uplifted hands identifies him as Naropa. Among his pupils was Mar pa (1012-1097), the founder of the bKa’ brgyud («kagyü») tradition in Tibet.