ABS 059
Code: ABS 059
Country: Tibet (central)
Style:
Date: 1300 - 1400
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 11.6 x 15 x 7.6
Materials: Brass
Milarepa (1040-1123) – The "Cotton-clad" Yogin
The famous yogin Milarepa, is here represented in his typical singing gesture, his right hand held to his ear. His left hand rest on his lap in contemplation, supporting a skull cup, the characteristic attribute of both ascetics and wrathful deities. He is sitting in the attitude of royal ease on a double lotus pedestal and an antelope skin. Dressed only with a cotton shawl, a copper inlaid meditation belt crosses his right shoulder and chest. With a smiling face and wide-open silver inlaid eyes, the yogin has a mark on the forehead and pierced ears. His long hair going down his neck are short and curly on the front.
After a childhood marked by the death of his father and family betrayals, he experienced revenge and remorse. He became a disciple Marpa the Translator (1012-1097) who granted him teachings and initiations. Living as a wondering yogin dressed only in cotton, he gained his name of Milarepa, “cotton-clad Mila”. After he attained spiritual liberation, he was joined by numerous disciples, and became a very famous master. Teaching others through spiritual songs, the story of his life and collection of teachings are called “The Hundred thousand Songs”. His life of wandering ascetic is considered a model of individual transformation. A most beloved religious figure of Tibet, Milarepa is considered the yogin “par excellence”.
The famous yogin Milarepa, is here represented in his typical singing gesture, his right hand held to his ear. His left hand rest on his lap in contemplation, supporting a skull cup, the characteristic attribute of both ascetics and wrathful deities. He is sitting in the attitude of royal ease on a double lotus pedestal and an antelope skin. Dressed only with a cotton shawl, a copper inlaid meditation belt crosses his right shoulder and chest. With a smiling face and wide-open silver inlaid eyes, the yogin has a mark on the forehead and pierced ears. His long hair going down his neck are short and curly on the front.
After a childhood marked by the death of his father and family betrayals, he experienced revenge and remorse. He became a disciple Marpa the Translator (1012-1097) who granted him teachings and initiations. Living as a wondering yogin dressed only in cotton, he gained his name of Milarepa, “cotton-clad Mila”. After he attained spiritual liberation, he was joined by numerous disciples, and became a very famous master. Teaching others through spiritual songs, the story of his life and collection of teachings are called “The Hundred thousand Songs”. His life of wandering ascetic is considered a model of individual transformation. A most beloved religious figure of Tibet, Milarepa is considered the yogin “par excellence”.