Question 07: HOW SHOULD LAY PRACTITIONERS SET UP A PLACE OF WORSHIP AT HOME?

Question 07: HOW SHOULD LAY PRACTITIONERS SET UP A PLACE OF WORSHIP AT HOME?Answer: The arrangement of a shrine to the Three Noble Jewels* at home should be tailored to our living conditions. Avoid replicating a temple-like setup, as this may draw unwanted attention. Equally, don't arrange it carelessly, as this shows disrespect andmay diminish our merit. If circumstances don't allow for a physical shrine, we can simply face the sky through a window and offer our respects, visualizing the Buddhas above and directing our devotion toward them. The shrine should be positioned where it's not visible to passersby, ensuring our acts of devotion remain private. It's best to place it in a location shielded from outside view. When reciting sutras, it's not necessary to do so loudly, which might attract unnecessary attention. Reading softly, just audible to ourselves, is perfectly acceptable. (*)The Three Noble Jewels, also known as: Three Refuges, Threefold Refuge, Triple Refuge, triratna, tiratana, in Buddhism, comprise the Buddha, the dharma (the detailed, logical, and rich system of doctrine), and the sangha (the monastic community responsible for preserving and spreading the dharma). #Religions, #Buddhism, #Meditation, #Questionandanswers, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna #Monastery, #JannaOrderMonastery, #PRACTICE, #GUIDE, #LAYPRACTITIONERS, #DialogueBuddhismReligions