I was raised catholic, and have many catholic items in my home.plwk wrote:What's with the Catholic rosaries in the background, if I may ask...Bhavana wrote:a little girly, I know, but I like it that way. I use what i have. (no, I am not a believer in the mystical powers of crystals. I just think they are pretty)
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I know this might sound a little silly, but did anyone else decorate for Christmas?
My son seemed to appreciate it, and my wife got a laught out of it (which makes it all worthwhile).
My son seemed to appreciate it, and my wife got a laught out of it (which makes it all worthwhile).
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I like it! We always put a tree up (artificial) for Christmas. The Buddha was enlightened under a tree and so were all the previous Buddhas, so I like the symbol of the tree both for Buddhism and for the holiday.
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Nice photos, Hickersonia.
I often think that Christmas is tailor made for Buddhist holiday.
kind regards,
Ben
I often think that Christmas is tailor made for Buddhist holiday.
kind regards,
Ben
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Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
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Hickersonia's altar is top shelf - you can see trash bins out the window, it's perfect.
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I don't have a shrine room, altar or shrine - am I missing out on anything?
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It is my understanding that the decision to have a shrine room/altar is very much a matter of personal preference. The Buddha statue itself won't do much but serve as a visual representation of your practice. It can be a wonderful reminder of the Dhamma, or just (as many people now have) a decoration in a living room. Your mind will determine what you make of your shrine/altar.
As for myself, mine is basically the only thing in my bedroom besides the rug on the floor, so it is nearly impossible to miss. Everything else, including my bed, stays in the closet. I understand that my example is a bit extreme, but it helps me in my practice and thats what matters!
If you think it is something that you would benefit from, then I certainly recommend it. It doesn't have to be a costly endeavor either.
Benjamin
As for myself, mine is basically the only thing in my bedroom besides the rug on the floor, so it is nearly impossible to miss. Everything else, including my bed, stays in the closet. I understand that my example is a bit extreme, but it helps me in my practice and thats what matters!
If you think it is something that you would benefit from, then I certainly recommend it. It doesn't have to be a costly endeavor either.
Benjamin
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My home shrine. Did some gilding (pit-thong) myself on the First Sermon rupa.
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Excellent! Beautiful! Nice job on that one!Sylvester wrote:My home shrine. Did some gilding (pit-thong) myself on the First Sermon rupa.
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"As I am, so are others;
as others are, so am I."
Having thus identified self and others,
harm no one nor have them harmed.
Sutta Nipāta 3.710
as others are, so am I."
Having thus identified self and others,
harm no one nor have them harmed.
Sutta Nipāta 3.710
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Nice shrine.
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Got a new Buddha statue for my little shrine and wanted to show it to all of you. I believe that the pose of this Buddha statue is a Blessing pose. If I am wrong please feel free to correct me.
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Beautiful! I like the sort of antique look. The gesture also looks like the "teaching pose" or mudra, but not sure which one it is specifically. Either way, it looks good.VictoryInTruth wrote:Got a new Buddha statue for my little shrine and wanted to show it to all of you. I believe that the pose of this Buddha statue is a Blessing pose. If I am wrong please feel free to correct me.
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Simplicity = beauty. Very nice, friend.VictoryInTruth wrote:Got a new Buddha statue for my little shrine and wanted to show it to all of you. I believe that the pose of this Buddha statue is a Blessing pose. If I am wrong please feel free to correct me.
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