Milarepa and the hunter by Karmapa 10 Chöying Dorje (1604-1674)
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Chapel
Orientation 4
Wall object 16
ABP 011
Code: ABP 011
Country: Tibet (east)
Style:
Date: 1600 - 1700
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 34 x 49
Materials: Glue distemper on on silk
Milarepa (1040-1123) seated outside a mountain cave - painted by Tenth Karmapa Chöying Dorje (1604-1674)
In the upper part of the painting an unidentified black-hat Karmapa is depicted, possibly Chöying Dorje himself. The influence by Chinese painting styles is evident. Milarepa is clad in a white garment carried over the left shoulder, and wears a red yoga band (yogapatta) over his right shoulder and across the chest. Typically, he holds the right hand to the ear; the left hand is resting on his left leg and holds the so called “vase of abundance" (purnakalasha).
This painting recalls a touching event in the life of Milarepa, in which he persuaded a hunter to refrain from killing animals. At first, a deer sought shelter in the cave of Milarepa as it was pursued by a hunting dog. The hunter, following his dog, was drawn to the cave by the vibrant song of Milarepa. He changed his attitude towards hunting, while the deer and the dog rested peacefully by his side.
In the upper part of the painting an unidentified black-hat Karmapa is depicted, possibly Chöying Dorje himself. The influence by Chinese painting styles is evident. Milarepa is clad in a white garment carried over the left shoulder, and wears a red yoga band (yogapatta) over his right shoulder and across the chest. Typically, he holds the right hand to the ear; the left hand is resting on his left leg and holds the so called “vase of abundance" (purnakalasha).
This painting recalls a touching event in the life of Milarepa, in which he persuaded a hunter to refrain from killing animals. At first, a deer sought shelter in the cave of Milarepa as it was pursued by a hunting dog. The hunter, following his dog, was drawn to the cave by the vibrant song of Milarepa. He changed his attitude towards hunting, while the deer and the dog rested peacefully by his side.