My Butsudan

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Comment by kumi on October 1, 2008 at 1:41pm

i am looking for butsudans from other countries. Does anyone know of websites where we can possibly purchase butsudans from other countries?
thank you,

Comment by Martin on September 1, 2008 at 5:42am

Here's the butsudan that we had for the Mens Div summer course.Held on 29/8/08 to 31/8/08. Love the blue backdrop.

Comment by MARGIT on August 22, 2008 at 9:25am

This is my Butsudan and Alter..paintet deep blue becourse it`s my favorit colour.. Blue is the colour of the sky and the oacen..the colour for love..faithfullness..longing and thinking.
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo from Margit.

Comment by kumi on August 12, 2008 at 2:47pm

I really like your statement of "no rules in buddhism but I think these are practical suggestions for the comfort & safety of the Gohonzon and members"!
I also heard in some places not but place the gohonzon infront of a window even though you don't use the window and blinds are shut and have curtains (I won't place the gohonzon infront of a window if i lived in a place that may have earthquakes?) just using common sense. i even know somone whose cat sprays in the house so a member made a butsudan that almost shape like a picuture frame where you can place the gohonzon in it and is protected by glass.

Comment by Martin on August 7, 2008 at 5:46am

Over here in the UK the guidence is that the character myo on the gohonzon should be just above eye level. Of course, if you are having meetings at your home, you dont want your head to obscure the gohonzon from the members. We are also advised not to hang the butsudan on the wall, but rather to place it on a solid base connected to the floor so that it is connected to the kyo of the earth and to make sure that it doesn't accidently drop onto the floor. Also we are discouraged from placing pictures, clocks or other objects above the gohonzon so as not to cause any distractions while chanting. Of course there are no rules in buddhism but I think these are practical suggestions for the comfort and safety of the gohonzon and the members.

Comment by kumi on July 31, 2008 at 11:37am

ooooooooooops hit the wrong button...
anyways i know the butsudan should be set up high enough so that when looking at the gohonzon you are looking at it just above eye level, basically being natural and comfortable. It should not be set low to where you are looking down on the gohonzon. any comments on this? i've seen some butsudan's set up even on this website site that looks a little low. what's your suggestions?

Comment by kumi on July 31, 2008 at 11:34am

how does a new member step up an altar? i've help many members with enshring their gohonzons. and there's wonderful information on the sgi-usa website, FAQ

Comment by cadkins on July 28, 2008 at 6:25am

Greetings all!

I am having a friend build a butsudan for me and have a question regarding it.

Is it necessary to have the little shade at the top on the inside as well as it having the gold foil on the inside back?

I forgot to tell him about these things and it is already done and looks great. Just needs some stain :)

Thanks in advance!

Comment by glen on May 29, 2008 at 8:59am

Wow! You guys has a really nice altar.. I will receive now my Gohonzon this coming June 1. I'm really excited and happy.

Comment by Martin on May 10, 2008 at 2:25am

. The SGI- UK Joju Butsudan at Taplow Court

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