This Copper Marpa Lotsawa Statue represents an important teacher in Tibetan Buddhist history. Crafted with traditional Himalayan artistry, the statue honors Marpa's role in preserving and transmitting Buddhist teachings. Its traditional design makes it suitable for a Buddhist altar, meditation space, or collection of Tibetan Buddhist art.

Marpa Chokyi Lodro (c. 1012-1097), widely known as Marpa the Translator, was a Tibetan Buddhist master who traveled to India several times to study with accomplished teachers, including Naropa and Maitripa. He translated important Buddhist teachings from Sanskrit into Tibetan and helped establish the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. His most famous student was the yogi Milarepa, whose spiritual journey remains an important part of Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

Marpa Lotsawa is respected for his dedication to learning, meditation, and the transmission of Buddhist teachings across generations. His life represents perseverance, commitment to one's teachers, and the importance of putting spiritual knowledge into practice. His image serves as a reminder to approach learning with patience, remain dedicated to personal growth, and develop a deeper understanding through study and meditation.

Size: 7"H x 6"W x 4"D
Weight: 1.34 kg approx