I've noticed that, at least where I live, there is a pattern to how the Buddhist centers are developed. There is an area with monastic quarters and a small shrine with a mat in front. In my area, since this part is quite small, it is usually in a restored farmhouse. Then, close by, there is a separate space with a much larger Buddha statue. I'm guessing we can call this a Buddha/meditation hall. It's sometimes in a restored or expanded shed. The center I go to visit now is also building a sima hall close by.
What's the origin of having the separate meditation hall with the Buddha statue?
Separate halls
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Re: Separate halls
I also noticed that the Sri Lankans/Thai will dedicate a room for Buddha image.
But my house doesn't have the luxury to do so. Just an altar table in living room where there is a Buddha image (placed highest), Arahanta Sivali image (lower) and an image of Asurinda Rahu (a gift from a Thai temple, though I don't really pay much attention to the image). But it is artistic.
Just for the purpose of recollection, daily offerings, chanting the Partitas and Suttas, do meditation.
But my house doesn't have the luxury to do so. Just an altar table in living room where there is a Buddha image (placed highest), Arahanta Sivali image (lower) and an image of Asurinda Rahu (a gift from a Thai temple, though I don't really pay much attention to the image). But it is artistic.
Just for the purpose of recollection, daily offerings, chanting the Partitas and Suttas, do meditation.
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