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Known for his profound meditation practice and songs of realization, Milarepa symbolizes perseverance, spiritual transformation, and the possibility of enlightenment within a single lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"460\"\u003eSeated peacefully upon a \u003cstrong data-end=\"514\" data-start=\"485\"\u003edeer skin meditation seat\u003c\/strong\u003e, Milarepa is shown in his distinctive \u003cstrong data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"553\"\u003elistening posture\u003c\/strong\u003e, with his right hand raised to his ear. 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