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Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:29 am
by Bhavana
plwk wrote:
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)
What's with the Catholic rosaries in the background, if I may ask...
I was raised catholic, and have many catholic items in my home.

Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 12:37 pm
by Hickersonia
I know this might sound a little silly, but did anyone else decorate for Christmas?

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My son seemed to appreciate it, and my wife got a laught out of it (which makes it all worthwhile).

Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:39 pm
by DNS
:thumbsup:

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.

Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:12 pm
by Ben
Nice photos, Hickersonia.
I often think that Christmas is tailor made for Buddhist holiday.
kind regards,

Ben

Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:46 pm
by Benjamin
This isn't the best picture quality, but you get the idea! (Click for a larger picture)

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:anjali:

Benjamin

Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:22 pm
by daverupa
Hickersonia's altar is top shelf - you can see trash bins out the window, it's perfect.

:heart:

Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:59 pm
by contemplating
I don't have a shrine room, altar or shrine - am I missing out on anything?

Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:21 pm
by Benjamin
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.

:anjali:

Benjamin

Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:35 am
by Sylvester
My home shrine. Did some gilding (pit-thong) myself on the First Sermon rupa.

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Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:12 pm
by DNS
Sylvester wrote:My home shrine. Did some gilding (pit-thong) myself on the First Sermon rupa.
Excellent! Beautiful! Nice job on that one!

Sarnath -- the first turning of the Dhamma Wheel!

Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 6:25 am
by Monkey Mind
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Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:06 am
by Cittasanto
Nice shrine.

Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 5:33 pm
by VictoryInTruth
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. :anjali:

Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 11:03 pm
by DNS
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. :anjali:
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.

Re: your home altar/shrine

Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 11:30 pm
by Hickersonia
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. :anjali:
Simplicity = beauty. Very nice, friend. :)