Description He is portrayed beautifully with a greenish-blue body representing inner yogic heat and sits cross-legged on a tiger skin, signifying mastery over primal fears. His relaxed posture and “listening pose” gesture highlight his spontaneous songs of realization. Seated inside a mountain cave, the surrounding nature reflects purity and inner stillness. The landscape surrounding yogini milarepa is depicted in a bright and tranquil manner, characterized by snowy mountains, flowing rivers, and gentle clouds. This setting reflects the luminous and balanced style inherent to Himalayan thangka art, symbolizing purity and openness to spiritual experiences. The cave distinctly emphasizes a sacred meditation space, carved into the mountain and representing the inward journey of contemplation. Above him, a teacher, Marpa, in the clouds symbolizes the transmission of teachings, while a richly dressed figure on a lotus throne. At the bottom, Karmapa sits with a golden nimbus, representing the lineage of Milarepa’s teachings. These gurus represent the ongoing lineage of Milarepa’s teachings, particularly the tradition of yogis and meditation masters in Tibetan Buddhism. Ritual offerings at the bottom denote devotion, gratitude, and the cultivation of merit, fostering an atmosphere of reverence. Overall, the thangka serves as a contemplative piece, emphasizing simplicity, solitude, and the transformative power of meditation. Dimension: Size with Border: 26.5 inches long x 20.5 inches wide Size without Border: 24 inches long x 18 inches wide Made of cotton canvas, acrylic paint, and 24 K Gold
