Is this Buddhist altar sufficient?

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created by Numerous_Example_926 on 17/03/2025 at 21:42 UTC

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Comment by Ok_Meaning544 at 17/03/2025 at 21:55 UTC

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Yes. Any altar that you put your effort and care into is sufficient. Even without an altar by living and leading by example you yourself emulate an altar.

Comment by YAPK001 at 17/03/2025 at 22:56 UTC

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Yes. May all beings be happy.

Comment by kkofeyivdeuo at 17/03/2025 at 22:52 UTC

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Why wouldn't it be?

Comment by sponjiee at 17/03/2025 at 23:45 UTC

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This is gorgeous! Consider some wall art above the center for added framing. Overall it’s done very well, I hope this altar brings you needed peace and space for good practice

Comment by Maleficent_Canary819 at 18/03/2025 at 00:20 UTC

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Does it reflect your faith and gratitude?

Comment by ZealousidealDig5271 at 18/03/2025 at 01:53 UTC

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It's a beautiful altar and I rejoice in the immeasurable merit you have generated. Thank you for showing us a picture of your altar and for allowing us to rejoice in it!

p.s. sorry about some of the other unfriendly comments in this thread.

Comment by Accomplished_Pay8214 at 18/03/2025 at 02:18 UTC

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It doesn't matter. Don't get caught up in attachments friend. As you walk the path you'll find, there are no material things that matter. It all holds you down.

Were not praising anything or praying to anything.

We are just working on waking up.

Comment by mahabuddha at 18/03/2025 at 02:41 UTC

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It's beautiful and as a Tibetan Medicine Practitioner, I love your Medicine Buddha!

Comment by ToasterBath-Survivor at 18/03/2025 at 04:33 UTC

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Asking if a Buddhist alter is sufficient is the least Buddhist thing I’ve heard today

Comment by Slight-Machine-555 at 18/03/2025 at 07:03 UTC

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The most beautiful thing about this altar is that it looks like you are actually using it. I have seen very expensive alters with dust on them. But this looks one like you are actually practicing the Dharma. Therefore, it is the most beautiful altar in the world.

Comment by Discombobulated_Key3 at 18/03/2025 at 11:09 UTC

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It's a lovely altar, friend

Comment by Tonyso123456789 at 18/03/2025 at 11:24 UTC

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You have a beautiful altar.

Comment by BuddhaEnergyHealing at 18/03/2025 at 13:36 UTC

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Yes,great!

Comment by Sin7PlagueDoctor at 17/03/2025 at 21:57 UTC

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Does it give you spiritual peace and calmness? If yes, then it is.

An altar is only worth as much, as you like it. An altar could contain the best placement of objects, the best atmosphere etc. and still fail at giving someone the correct headspace for a truly ideal meditation. While for others, a silent moment under a tree is altar enough.

Tldr, it does not matter if WE think if the altar is sufficient, do you think it is? If so, it is. If you think it's missing something, then it is.

Comment by TempoMuse at 17/03/2025 at 23:55 UTC

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All is sufficient if you find it so.

Comment by Astalon18 at 18/03/2025 at 00:58 UTC

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If it supports your practice, than it is more than sufficient.

Comment by Miguel_ruindadepura at 18/03/2025 at 01:12 UTC

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It's wonderful, unfortunately here in Brazil because it's not such a popular religion, Buddhist accessories end up being very expensive, a simple statue here in my city usually costs 50-100 reais