Description
Guru Shapdum Buddhist Practitioner Statue: An Embodiment of Profound Practice
This Guru Shapdum Buddhist Practitioner Statue measures 18.11 inches (46 cm) in height, rests upon an 11.42-inch (29 cm) base, and weighs 7.58 kg. Handcrafted from a copper body, the sculpture is enriched with radiant 24K gold gilding and carefully applied acrylic painting. The luminous finish highlights the teacher’s composed expression, long beard, ceremonial hat, layered robes, symbolic hand gestures, and sculpted lotus pedestal. Its dignified form makes it a meaningful addition to a Buddhist altar, meditation room, Dharma center, or collection of Himalayan sacred art.
Guru Shapdum is portrayed as an elderly Dharma teacher whose long beard represents spiritual maturity, extensive knowledge, and the wisdom gained through disciplined practice. His right hand reaches downward in the Bhumisparsha Mudra, or earth-touching gesture, symbolizing the firmness and truth of his realization. His left hand holds a kalasha, or sacred vase, representing spiritual abundance, blessings, and the transmission of Buddhist teachings. The broad ceremonial hat signifies his respected lineage and authority as a spiritual guide, while his carefully arranged robes reflect devotion, ethical discipline, and commitment to the Dharma. Seated upright in meditation upon a lotus throne, he conveys inner stability and awakened understanding, inspiring practitioners to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and perseverance on the path.
Size: 18.11”/46cm (Height) x 11.42”/29cm (Base)
Weight: 7.58 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body
A Guru (Lama in Tibetan Buddhism) is a spiritual teacher, often an accomplished master, who guides students on the path to enlightenment. They embody wisdom, compassion, and skillful means, transmitting the Dharma through direct teachings and personal example. Statues of Gurus serve as objects of veneration and inspiration, representing the purity of lineage and the potential for spiritual realization within oneself.