SASSIRIKA
CERAMICS
Small Porcelain Shrine Set
RITUAL - Items for Buddhist practice
I hand-make ceramic shrine sets for Buddhist practice, available either as complete sets or as individual pieces. Each item is carefully made by hand in my studio, offering an alternative to mass-produced shrine objects. Whether you are a meditator or yogi, these pieces are intended to support a sense of presence and attention, helping to shape a quiet, intentional space for practice.
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What is a shrine?
In the Buddhist tradition, a shrine is the focal point of the space in which meditation or devotional practice takes place. It serves as a visual and aesthetic anchor for attention and most importantly, as a reminder of one’s aspirations and intentions.
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Traditionally, a shrine includes a figure of the Buddha at its centre. The Buddha represents the potential for wisdom, compassion and freedom, and by extension reminds us of our own innate potential.
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Other elements — such as flowers, candles and incense — are placed around the shrine as offerings. Living with a shrine that you see each day can gently draw you towards practice, helping to create a sense of continuity and presence. Meditating in front of a shrine can support concentration, offer a place to dedicate your practice for the benefit of others, and reconnect you with what matters most.
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Stoneware shrine set
How should a shrine look?
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A shrine is a manifestation of your aspirations, and it is most meaningful when it contains objects that genuinely inspire you. While there are traditional symbolic elements commonly found on Buddhist shrines, these can be adapted or combined with other images or objects that feel significant to you.
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These might include items from nature, a photograph, a drawing, or anything that evokes a sense of clarity, kindness or intention. Above all, a shrine is personal — it should speak to your heart. You are free to be creative in how you arrange it and how it evolves over time.
Stockholm Buddhist Centre commission
Shrine Sets
My ceramic shrine sets are designed to be used either as complete sets or as individual pieces, allowing you to create a shrine that reflects your own practice and space.
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Each set consists of:
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A vase — for flowers, symbolising impermanence
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An incense holder — incense denoting the subtle influence of a life lived skilfully
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An incense bowl — suitable for burning incense or holding a tea-light
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Seven offering bowls — representing the seven traditional types of offering
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These seven offerings originate in ancient India, where a host would welcome a guest with water for drinking, water for washing, flowers, incense, lamps, perfumed water and food.
You may choose to use the full set, or select individual pieces to arrange your shrine in a way that feels right for you.
Stoneware shrine set
Shrine Sets Testimonials
"I'm really enjoying the beautiful shrine set. It is beautifully made, fine, elegant and yet quite earthy. It brings my Green Tara shrine alive"
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Taravandana
"The shrine set items are well crafted, have an integrity to their design and yet possess a uniqueness.”
Harshaprabha, Chelmsford Buddhist Group
I now have a distinctive and unique ceramic shrine set that has brought a real aesthetic sense to my shrine to Amida Buddha. Thank you Sassirika!
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Saccanama
“After years of admiring Sassirika's work from afar, last year, I treated myself to a 10 piece Shrine Set, in a pale greeny blue glaze. The offering bowls surround Amitabha Buddha, the incense bowl full of Eastbourne sand."
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Michael Jones
Taravandana's Green Tara shrine