Yes, solid teakwood actually, so it's both light and durable.samseva wrote:It's actually really nice. Is it made out of wood?cookiemonster wrote:Here's mine ... fairly simple & minimal ...
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BlkMettaCat wrote:I decided to redo my home altar and incorporate my larger statue.
Very nice, BlkMettaCat. I always like when the Buddha is seated in a high place.
That is simply gorgeous. My mind is settling just gazing upon it.cookiemonster wrote:Here's mine ... fairly simple & minimal ...
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Yes, wood is warming, grounding, and settling to me too. Although I liked many designs made out of metal, stone, or plastic, I felt that those materials possessed too much "cold energy" for me.Sea Turtle wrote:That is simply gorgeous. My mind is settling just gazing upon it.cookiemonster wrote:Here's mine ... fairly simple & minimal ...
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where did you get the Rupa?cookiemonster wrote:Yes, wood is warming, grounding, and settling to me too. Although I liked many designs made out of metal, stone, or plastic, I felt that those materials possessed too much "cold energy" for me.Sea Turtle wrote:That is simply gorgeous. My mind is settling just gazing upon it.cookiemonster wrote:Here's mine ... fairly simple & minimal ...
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buddhatreasures.comCittasanto wrote:where did you get the Rupa?cookiemonster wrote: Yes, wood is warming, grounding, and settling to me too. Although I liked many designs made out of metal, stone, or plastic, I felt that those materials possessed too much "cold energy" for me.
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Thank you!Sea Turtle wrote: Very nice, BlkMettaCat. I always like when the Buddha is seated in a high place.
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My altar reflects my vast cultural background thanks to my relatives. It is a constant work in progress. Sometimes i go back to simplicity and remove a lot of items for a season.
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Looks beautiful!MaeCheeWannabe wrote:My altar reflects my vast cultural background thanks to my relatives. It is a constant work in progress. Sometimes i go back to simplicity and remove a lot of items for a season.
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Hi MaeChee,MaeCheeWannabe wrote:My altar reflects my vast cultural background thanks to my relatives. It is a constant work in progress. Sometimes i go back to simplicity and remove a lot of items for a season.
Your altar reflects two or more religious faiths, but centering on the Buddha. Very good!
How do you reduce the 'size' of each of your pictures for posting here?
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Here's mine for now. I will be getting a new Buddha statue soon. I will post another picture when it's updated.
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Just redid mine to add the small altar tables. This is the top two shelves of a built-in bookcase.
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Just got a new* rupa. Found it on Amazon. It's 11" high.
*I snapped the head off while I was unpacking it. It's obviously not of solid build - it was only USD $20. It glued back together nicely, though. I consider it a lesson learned: "Remember, Dan, it is just a statue ..." Having it be imperfect is oddly comforting.
*I snapped the head off while I was unpacking it. It's obviously not of solid build - it was only USD $20. It glued back together nicely, though. I consider it a lesson learned: "Remember, Dan, it is just a statue ..." Having it be imperfect is oddly comforting.
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Saṇghaṁ saraṇaṁ gacchāmi.
Not to do evil, to cultivate merit, to purify one's mind - this is the Teaching of the Buddhas. (Dhp 183)
Dhammaṁ saraṇaṁ gacchāmi.
Saṇghaṁ saraṇaṁ gacchāmi.
Not to do evil, to cultivate merit, to purify one's mind - this is the Teaching of the Buddhas. (Dhp 183)
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Thought of posting this since I want to start a daily refuge/sutta recitation routine.
The black rock statue is from Sarnath (place where the Buddha gave his first sermon) when I visited India in 2004.
The sandalwood statue is from Polonnaruwa (one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka) a few years ago.
The tiny bo leaf shaped figure was given to me by Thanissaro Bhikkhu (he said the monks made them - I think from mud) when I visited Wat Metta a couple of years ago.
The black rock statue is from Sarnath (place where the Buddha gave his first sermon) when I visited India in 2004.
The sandalwood statue is from Polonnaruwa (one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka) a few years ago.
The tiny bo leaf shaped figure was given to me by Thanissaro Bhikkhu (he said the monks made them - I think from mud) when I visited Wat Metta a couple of years ago.
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Hi this is a home altar garden: Only one Buddha image in the centre with the plants, Gasteria 'Green Ice" and Echeveria 'Black Prince".
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The Parinibbana statue is going to get some wood to rest on. The wood needs a little curve to it, the statue is curved so his feet are suspended in midair, doesn't seem comfortable.