Pictures of revered teachers, places, rupas, temples, bhikkhus, shrine rooms etc. that bring inspiration to our members. Pilgrimage advice etc.
by Bhavana » Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:29 am
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.
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by Hickersonia » Sun Dec 23, 2012 12:37 pm
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).
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by David N. Snyder » Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:39 pm
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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by Ben » Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:12 pm
Nice photos, Hickersonia.
I often think that Christmas is tailor made for Buddhist holiday.
kind regards,
Ben
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by Benjamin » Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:46 pm
This isn't the best picture quality, but you get the idea! (Click for a larger picture)
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"The point of meditation is to essentially push the ego into a corner so that it has nowhere else to go. The ego is based on attachment—our attachment to the body and to ideas. When the ego is cornered and has nowhere to go, the only thing one can do is to put it down. And when one puts down the ego, then that is enlightenment."
- Venerable Sheng-yen
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by daverupa » Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:22 pm
Hickersonia's altar is top shelf - you can see trash bins out the window, it's perfect.
"There is, headman, dhammasamādhi. If you were to obtain cittasamādhi in that, you might abandon this state of perplexity. And what, headman, is dhammasamādhi?
[kammapatha & brahmavihara, & a method of arousing gladness]"
- SN 42.13 - Pāṭaliya"Others will misapprehend according to their individual views, hold on to them tenaciously and not easily discard them; we shall not misapprehend according to individual views nor hold on to them tenaciously, but shall discard them with ease — thus effacement can be done."
- MN 8 - Sallekha Sutta
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by contemplating » Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:59 pm
I don't have a shrine room, altar or shrine - am I missing out on anything?
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by Benjamin » Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:21 pm
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
"The point of meditation is to essentially push the ego into a corner so that it has nowhere else to go. The ego is based on attachment—our attachment to the body and to ideas. When the ego is cornered and has nowhere to go, the only thing one can do is to put it down. And when one puts down the ego, then that is enlightenment."
- Venerable Sheng-yen
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by Sylvester » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:35 am
My home shrine. Did some gilding (pit-thong) myself on the First Sermon rupa.
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by David N. Snyder » Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:12 pm
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!
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by Monkey Mind » Mon Jan 14, 2013 6:25 am
"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
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by Cittasanto » Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:06 am
Nice shrine.
This offering maybe right, or wrong, but it is one, the other, both, or neither!
With Metta
Upāsaka Cittasanto
Blog - Some Suttas Translated.
"Others will misconstrue reality due to their personal perspectives, doggedly holding onto and not easily discarding them; We shall not misconstrue reality due to our own personal perspectives, nor doggedly holding onto them, but will discard them easily. This effacement shall be done."
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by David N. Snyder » Fri May 03, 2013 11:03 pm
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.
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.
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by Hickersonia » Fri May 03, 2013 11:30 pm
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.
Simplicity = beauty. Very nice, friend.
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by VictoryInTruth » Sat May 04, 2013 12:08 am
David N. Snyder wrote: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.
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.
Thanks.
I too like the antique look.... It took me awhile to find a statue that had just the right amount of peace and serenity in its face. This statue is my favorite of all the Buddha statues I have purchased in the past.
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by VictoryInTruth » Sat May 04, 2013 12:10 am
Hickersonia wrote: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.
Simplicity = beauty. Very nice, friend.
Thanks as well.
I don't like my meditation shrine to be overwhelmed with a lot of statues or decoration... Its a distraction.
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by ommunimuni » Thu May 23, 2013 4:45 pm
I have been so inspired by all of your photos that I thought I would upload my own.
All ready for Vesak Day here in Malaysia tomorrow.
With Metta,
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by ommunimuni » Thu May 23, 2013 5:14 pm
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.
The serenity in the Buddha's expression is truly beautiful!
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