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How to Make a Home Buddhist Altar

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A home Buddhist altar does not need to be expensive! In my video, I will show you my altar and how you create one with items you already have. A daily Buddhist practice typically starts at home. And nothing is more important than a place where you can devote your attention which is the altar. Yet many people believe they need to spend a lot of money to have an "authentic" Buddhist altar or think it must be entirely culturally accurate.
I have been using my altar for decades with everyday household items! You will learn how you can do the same even if you do not have much to start out with.
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@Catherine-2008 2 года назад

I am reading up on Buddhism and am very interested in practicing it. I didn't know where to start with creating an alter. You make it so simple and flexible. Thank you so much, Alan!

@AlanPeto 2 года назад

Great to hear Catherine! Check out my video and article about a daily practice if interested. Let me know if any questions!

@Catherine-2008 2 года назад

@@AlanPeto Thanks Alan! I will.

@Wqsmh Год назад

Thank you for posting the video. It’s simple and great idea! I’m planing to make an altar. I’m Korean buddhist and in korea, people don’t usually make home altar because of the influence of folk religion/shamanism, but I’m going to break the rule anyway

@AlanPeto Год назад

Thanks! Yes, having an altar or not and what it may look like varies between all the traditions.

@cukorea1 2 года назад

Love from sri lanka 🇱🇰 😍

@AlanPeto 2 года назад

Hello! 🙏

@ShatteredRippleBooks 3 года назад

I have a small floating shelf with a Buddha statue an offering of water a candle and a bismuth Crystal.

@AlanPeto 3 года назад

That’s great! A floating shelf is a great modern design way to have an altar.

@ugandaobatay1244 3 года назад

OUTSTANDING EXPLANATION. I'VE SEEN MANY UPTOWN ALTERS. PRACTIONERS HAVE ALL SORTS OF HOITY TOITY THINGS ON THEIR ALTERS. AND FOR THEM...IT FEEDS THEIR PRACTICE...THEIR SOUL. MY ALTER SUPPORTS MY PATH... WITH SIMPLICITY.

@generic_tag 16 дней назад

Namo Buddhaya

@NamNguyen-fr6ng 3 года назад

Thank you Alan for your teaching. Hopefully you give more about real Buddhism not a cultural. 🙏

@AlanPeto 3 года назад

Thanks Nam! I do try to keep it as balanced as possible :)

@Miriam-ui5pw 11 месяцев назад

I'm new to your channel. I'm trying to learn more about Buddhism and I'm glad I found your channel.

@tonyjoyce5127 Год назад

thank you for uploading this information friend it was very helpful

@camillar7920 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your highly informative an easy to understand content! I bought the downloadable resources and I was blown away by how much time and effort must have gone into them and yet you ask for a such a small donation. Thank you for making education so accessible!

@AlanPeto 2 года назад

Thank you, Camilla! I'm glad you found it helpful :) Let me know if you have any questions!

@kevinallan8184 8 месяцев назад

Great video.

@AlanPeto 7 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@heathbarnett3451 2 года назад

Thanks for the info! Recently discovered your content. Love how you explain it. Looking forward to reading and watching more.

@AlanPeto 2 года назад

Thank you, Heath! I hope to make more videos in the near future!

@rohangaikwadGk7 3 года назад

Very great sir...☸️☸️☸️🙏🙏🙏🇮🇳

@AlanPeto 3 года назад

Thanks Rohan!

@liann2802 8 месяцев назад

Amituofo 🙏🏻

@akiumarma9521 3 дня назад

Is there any specific Buddha's face direction in Buddhist altar?

@buddhaexhumed9922 6 месяцев назад

Very educative. I do research on how Buddhism disappeared in Bihar. I realized it never disappeared from Bihar. Buddhists simply failed to research Indian Buddhism. They looked at Buddhism through the sphere of their own cultures searching for only the Buddha. Buddha had a myriad of names in different villages according to his teachings there. Example. His favorite teaching was 'Lust and desire causes pain. Remove lust and desire, and pain is removed'. Translated into Bihari (where the Buddha story took place) it is DHUKH HARAN meaning to remove dukha. Three dozen villages pray to DUKH HARAN Baba. Its clear that DUKH HARAN Baba is none other than the Buddha. Problem is Buddhists are searching only for the Buddha. In the real Vaishali the Buddha begged for alms. The locals there pray to 'BHIKHAINI' Baba (Beggar Baba). Bhikhaini was mispronounced by Buddhists as Bhikshu. Who is BHIKHAINI Baba. The Buddha no doubt. But people are searching for a man called Buddha. In the real Vaishali, in Beluha the Buddha suffered a sickness and felt he had grown old. The locals pray to 'BURHA' Baba (Old Baba). Who is BURHA Baba. The Buddha no doubt. In the real Vaishali the Lichavies pressurized Buddha not to die. They trailed him to Bandagawan pressurizing him not to die. To put pressure in Hindi is DABESHWAR. Three dozen villages around the stupa where Buddha gave the Lichavies his patra, the villagers pray to Baba 'DABESHWAR NATH' meaning the man who won the pressurizing game. It was the the Buddha no doubt as he gave the Lichavies his patra and succeded in sending them back. But Buddhists are searching for the Buddha. Forgive me for commenting out of the topic. I just wanted to impart this information to you.

@AlanPeto 4 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing!

@TanTin-vg4hw 5 месяцев назад

🙏🙏🙏🌷🌷🌷

@AlanPeto 4 месяца назад

🙏🙏🙏

@silviatallarico7412 3 года назад

Is good to add natural flowers? May I make my altar on the top of a bookcase?

@AlanPeto 3 года назад

Hi Silvia, yes you can add natural flowers! You can have your altar on top of a bookcase. Typically, your altar location is a place of respect and is usually a raised location. Your altar is a place of practice and respect for our teacher (the Buddha) and for yourself (with your own Buddha-nature). For a bookcase stand for your altar, you may want to consider what is in your bookcase to ensure it does not contain anything that would give conflicting meanings/messages for your practice.

@teatea4496 3 года назад

I want that exact shelf thing plz link

@AlanPeto 3 года назад

Unfortunately I do not think they make it anymore (I got it years ago), but I do have some other types I found on my Amazon idea list which may give you some ideas: a.co/fx8tYlH

@katrinawiseman9535 Год назад

I've been told to use a Gohonzon. Are you using this for your chants? This is great.

@AlanPeto Год назад

It depends on the tradition of Buddhism you’re practicing in. Gohonzon is something you find in Japanese Buddhism, mostly Nichiren.

@buutich1 Год назад

Just curious, Alan, what are the two brown objects in front of the large candles on each side?

@AlanPeto Год назад

Nothing Buddhist specifically, but used as daily offering in lieu of real flowers. www.easternserenity.com/carved-soap-flowers-set-of-3-ps597.html

@sherazjaan2003 3 месяца назад

What type of Buddhist altar is this?

@AlanPeto 3 месяца назад

"general" style. It's meant to illustrate how to build a Buddhist altar with available materials and not expending a lot of money. Especially for those still exploring Buddhism and do not have a tradition/teacher/temple they are in. If your Buddhist tradition hasd specific requirements, please follow their guidance.

@RowanLaidlaw 3 года назад

Thank you for the vid Alan. I notice you don't mention an incense holder. Is burning incense part of your practice?

@AlanPeto 3 года назад

That is a great question! I do not use incense as part of my [home] practice. As a makeshift incense holder, you can use one of the small bowls and fill it with rice, ash (there are some especially for this), etc.

@RowanLaidlaw 3 года назад

I would call my shrine a very eclectic mix. I've collected various inexpensive pieces on my travels. A Buddha statue with Bhumisparsha Mudra, a 4-faced Budai head (joy, serenity, sorrow, anger) and 2 small dragon statues found in Singapore. A Meditation Buddha incense holder found in South Africa. A Buddha statue with Varada Mudra and a Budai found in a (now don't laugh) Cash Converters.

@AlanPeto 3 года назад

@@RowanLaidlaw Very interesting! Curious, was the incense holder from a Fo Guan Shan temple? I know they have a temple there.

@RowanLaidlaw 3 года назад

The Fo Guang Shan Nan Hua temple is in South Africa and serves as Fo Guang Shan's African Headquarters, however, I bought the Meditation Buddha from a local craft store there.

@AlanPeto 3 года назад

Wonderful :)

@aritra834 2 года назад

can u tell me how long shall we burn candle in front of buddha

@AlanPeto 2 года назад

Hi Aritra! I just answered another similar comment about this, so here it is :) You only need to have the candle lit for as long as you are practicing. Some people like to have a candle as both an offering (symbolizing enlightenment) and a subtle focus for meditation. Normally it is not kept burning after you end your session. But if you do want to keep it lit, treat it just like any other candle you would have in your home and be aware of the potential for fire danger and even danger to pets and young kids who may burn themselves accidentally. So, my recommendation is to only keep it lit for as long as you are there.

@suvrabanerjee5982 2 года назад

How long do we need to lite the candle 🕯 ??

@AlanPeto 2 года назад

Hi Suvra! You only need to have the candle lit for as long as you are practicing. Some people like to have a candle as both an offering (symbolizing enlightenment) and a subtle focus for meditation. Normally it is not kept burning after you end your session. But if you do want to keep it lit, treat it just like any other candle you would have in your home and be aware of the potential for fire danger and even danger to pets and young kids who may burn themselves accidentally. So, my recommendation is to only keep it lit for as long as you are there.

@notyourpieceofcake 2 года назад

Is this a theravada buddhist altar?

@AlanPeto 2 года назад

It's not specific to any branch or tradition. You could easily replace Shakyamuni Buddha with Amitabha Buddha, for example. As you find a tradition/school you'd like to follow, they can give you specific directions, examples, and guidance on an altar setup they recommend.

@swedendive Год назад

Is it ok to have a Buddha statue made in resin?

@AlanPeto Год назад

Sure, I don’t see why not.

@mimilili6568 9 месяцев назад

I read Buddha must be above your eyesight....

@AlanPeto 8 месяцев назад

Great question. Ideally, you will want the Buddha, a Buddha, or a Bodhisattva to be at a high level. This is out of respect. Conditions vary where this may not be possible, though, in a home. Some options include keeping the Buddha (which may include an image) inside a special closed container. These are mini shrines that can be used for this purpose, but you don't need to buy a special one (they can at times be costly). The Buddha/altar should also be in a place of respect so it won't get knocked over, damaged, disturbed, etc. Think of it as the Buddha is the same as the Buddhanature in you that you are developing - so we treat with respect. For the video, this was an easier way for me to show due to location.