home altar

[Bobman4671]

My weekend project. This isn't my official butsudan and that's my home Buddha for here. My other stuff is in my roommate's house. There are pegs on the door for hanging juzu that I make. It's really a work in progress so far but I'm happy with it.

Gassho
Javier


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[ZenHarmony]

Wow, that's really nice, Javier! Did you peg the top together, or are those plugs covering screws? I love the simplicity of it, and the wood grain on the doors.

Gassho,

Lisa

[Bobman4671]

Actually, it's just screws at the top but I am going to replace it with wooden pegs soon. Or keep it as is. I haven't decided. Cx

I pegged the shelf in place, and so far, I'm pretty happy with it. I'll post another picture when I have all my stuff. Thank you for the kind words, Lisa. C:

Gassho
Javier



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[Taigu]

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This is my altar now, Monju, Majushri in the form of a sitting priest riding a Shishi, as you would find in many Zendo.

and a lyiing down version when going for a nap...


Gassho

Taigu

[Genshin]

Beautiful, Taigu.

One question if I may, what's the significance or meaning of a priest riding a Shishi?

Gassho
Matt

[Taigu]

A shishi, mythical lion, is a protector often found at the entrance of temples. As the Buddhist law rides it, The Buddhist law represented by Manjushri , the Bodhisattva of wisdom, cannot be threatened or destroyed. It represents the supreme samadhi, the absolute freedom in sitting and being.Therfore it has its place in the Zendo where you typically find this representation. Not a Buddha. Just a Bodhisattva sitting.

gassho


Taigu

[Genshin]

Thank you Taigu.

Gassho
Matt

[Myozan Kodo]

Hi all,
Some really wonderful home altars here. Beautiful.

Gassho
Myozan

[Mp]

A shishi, mythical lion, is a protector often found at the entrance of temples. As the Buddhist law rides it, The Buddhist law represented by Manjushri , the Bodhisattva of wisdom, cannot be threatened or destroyed. It represents the supreme samadhi, the absolute freedom in sitting and being.Therfore it has its place in the Zendo where you typically find this representation. Not a Buddha. Just a Bodhisattva sitting.

gassho


Taigu

Beautiful alter Taigu and thank you for the description, I did not know about Shishi. =)

Gassho
Shingen

[Bobman4671]

Wonderful altar, Taigu. I love the look of the hand carved wood for statues. It took someone time and patience to make it. I might try my hand at carving some things. They may end up as one of Jundo's "broken Buddhas". XD but that won't stop me from trying.

Always learning
Gassho

Javier


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[Joyo]

Taigu and Javier, wonderful alters.

Here's a picture of mine, since this was taken, I've added a small lotus-shaped candle holder. 100_1067.jpg

Gassho,
Treena

[ZenHarmony]

Oh, I love your Buddha, Treena—it looks like it's got some substance to it!

Gassho,

Lisa

[Bobman4671]

home altar

I love the little "gatha" you have on your altar, Treena. It's very nice. Here's the complete altar.



I'm pretty happy with it. C:

Gassho
Javier

[Juki]

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This is the altar in the room where I sit. My Buddha is sitting atop a piece of glass block. But, if you squint and use your imagination, you can see that he's really sitting atop Vulture Peak.

Gassho,
Juki

[Tiwala]

Wow there are so many beautiful altars here.

Gassho, Ben