Golden Guru Shapdum Statue | Buddhist Decor Artwork
The Golden Guru Shapdum Statue measures 13.4”/34cm in height and 9.6”/24.5cm at the base, weighing 4.47 kg. Meticulously handcrafted from copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
In his iconography, Guru Shapdum is depicted as a revered Dharma teacher, embodying wisdom and spiritual maturity. He appears as an elderly figure with a long white beard, symbolizing age-old knowledge and enlightened presence. His right hand is in the bhūmisparśa mudrā (earth-touching gesture), symbolizing the moment of calling the Earth to witness the truth and steadfastness of his realization. In his left hand, he holds a kalasha (sacred vase), representing spiritual abundance and blessings. This dignified portrayal reflects his role as a guiding guru on the path to awakening, radiating both compassion and enlightened insight.
Size: 13.4”/34cm (Height) x 9.6”/24.5cm (Base)
Weight: 4.47 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Guru Shapdum, also known as Zhabdrung Rinpoche, is a highly revered figure in Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly within the Bhutanese tradition. He is a form of Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), considered the "Second Buddha" and the great tantric master who established Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet and Bhutan. Guru Shapdum embodies the union of wisdom and compassion, the heart of Vajrayana Buddhist practice. He is often depicted alone or in union with his consort, representing the inseparability of method (kindness) and wisdom, an essential teaching for attaining enlightenment in tantric Buddhism.
