home altar

[Mp]

I love the simplicity.. and of course the photo of your dog. Beautiful capture as well. Thank you.

Gassho,
Brooks sat today.

Thank you Brooks ... that is my dog Charlie who passed away on 2011 after a wonderful 18years. He had the heart of a Buddha, so I figured what better place for him to be, then beside Buddha. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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[Jundo]

Hello Sierra,

For alters really it is all personal preference, what ever calls to your heart. You can have a Buddha statue, a picture of a loved one, or a special item that is dear to you ... a candle, some incense if not allergic, a flower, etc. For me I am of the mind set, simple is best. =) Here is a snapshot of mine.

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Gassho
Shingen

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A stone, a branch or empty space is fine too. The Altarless Altar.

In fact, whatever is a reminder of peace and compassion in one's heart.

Gassho, J

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[Mp]

A stone, a branch or empty space is fine too. The Altarless Altar.

In fact, whatever is a reminder of peace and compassion in one's heart.

Gassho, J

SatToday

Agreed ...

Gassho
Shingen

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[Jakuden]

Thank you Anshu, Shingen, and everyone else who shared on this thread... I find all these pictures very touching and beautiful. Was Charlie a Border Collie? 18 years is a long life!!

Gassho,
Sierra
About to Sit Today

[Nindo]

My microwave Buddha. Found him in a Sri Lankan grocery store in Vienna for 2 Euros. His nose is a bit out of shape, but he is a good buddy in the kitchen.

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The place around my incense bowl is the closest thing I have to an altar. The loon from Quebec enjoys the company of her painted cousins from Vancouver. The shells are from New Zealand and California.

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Gassho
Nindo
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[Jika]

Two new interesting ideas... a microwace Buddha (looking good!).

And what is an incense bowl?
I only know these sticks, which you place in a holder but litter fine ashes everywhere.
Good samu, makes me hoover more often.

Gassho,
Danny
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[reddragon]

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[Sven]

My home altar reinstalled after its move to Louisiana. The altar table was crafted by a good friend as a surprise several years back.

Gassho
Sven


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[Kotei]

Hello,
today, I took pictures of my to-be Rakusu for the sewing thread and also took the opportunity to take a picture of my Altar.
I thought of this thread and the inspiring pictures and stories. Thanks for posting those!
During Ango, I am spending more time in front of the Altar and it gets more and more personal.
So, this is, what the ever-changing things look like now:

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There are always fresh flowers/branches from the garden.
A Manjushri statue,
standing on a turned tablet, that was used 10 years for serving my wife coffee, before it got replaced with a bigger one.
A candle made of beeswax from the bees, living in my garden.
Incense bowls for burning sticks and wood.

Gassho,
Ralf Sattoday.

[Shugen]

Very peaceful looking Ralf.

Thank you.

Shugen

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[Mp]

Very peaceful looking Ralf.

Thank you.

Shugen

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I agree, very nice Ralf. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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[CK732]

Hello,
today, I took pictures of my to-be Rakusu for the sewing thread and also took the opportunity to take a picture of my Altar.
I thought of this thread and the inspiring pictures and stories. Thanks for posting those!
During Ango, I am spending more time in front of the Altar and it gets more and more personal.
So, this is, what the ever-changing things look like now:

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There are always fresh flowers/branches from the garden.
A Manjushri statue,
standing on a turned tablet, that was used 10 years for serving my wife coffee, before it got replaced with a bigger one.
A candle made of beeswax from the bees, living in my garden.
Incense bowls for burning sticks and wood.

Gassho,
Ralf Sattoday.

It looks very peaceful,

I don't have a quiet room or one place for me to sit. I've been sitting in the same spot in my living room for the past month so I may set up an alter there and take a picture of it so that it may move with me as I go from room to room to sit.

I have a small cabana in my backyard that is not being used so I asked my hubby if I can convert it into my women cave (I'm still waiting for na answer - it's been three months now, hahaha) I'll make it my space to sit and read the. I will be able to set up an alter there.

Your room looks lovely and peaceful.

Gassho

Clarisse Sat2Day




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[martyrob]

Wow Ralf! That's some serious alter envy I'm feeling here.

My alter is a pebble that I found on a beach somewhere. Simple and portable, which I need in a house with three noisy boys and two dogs. I spend a lot of time looking for a quiet space where I won't be disturbed so I have to move quickly and travel light in my house.

Martyn

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[Taikai]

Ralf - that looks like something out of a home decorating magazine!
gassho, Jennifer
Sat today

[Gukan]

That's really beautiful, Ralf. I feel serene just looking at it

Gassho
Libby

just sat