The most important part of an altar set-up is to have representations of the Enlightened Body, Speech, and Mind. This is represented by a Statue/Image, a Dharma text (preferably a Sutra), and a stupa. If the statue is consecrated then this is generally sufficient as the mantras inside fulfill these three, making the statue the same as having an actual Buddha present. All else is secondary or tertiary. Thanks for the video.
@russel123you Yes, It is true that you do need incense. However I didn't have any at the time, and forgot to mention it. Thank you for mentionging it! :D
@russel123you I have birds, and burning incense or any strong chemicals indoors is very bad for their respiratory system. I wonder what else I could use?
Dont worry, I brought a small ceramic bowl from target which I use as an incense bowl and filled it up with sand. I also made my own incense bowl from ceramic clay. Though it doesnt look extravagant but when I look at it, it makes me smile. There is always something about simplicity that rings a sincere beauty ^_^
Hi. I just wanted to say how much I love your video! I am fortunate enough at this stage in my life to have some very beautiful altar things. But this was not always so. Loved the whole walmart thing. One of the most amazing Buddhist statues I found was at that horrible store. It was just waiting for me. You are lovely soul. Namaste.
I love your video, I just wanted to say to people that you shouldn't get hung up about not having pretty a altar, the altar is there as a place of focus where we can meditate and concentrate on our inner thoughts, the altar is simply there to remind us of the daily inner striving to reach enlightenment, some of the best altars I've seen are those that people fill with objects that help them focus.
This is very true. An alter is just used to focus. I think people get caught up in "the alter has to be extravigant". Me personally I would rather have my alter be simple.
Because i read allot of his holiness the Dalai lama i would answer your question about ill deeds ect among various relions well honestly all i can say to that is do what his holiness does for the chinese everyday. He doesn't hate the chinese people or the government for that matter he does however have compassion for them and that is how I treat people who have done ill to me i still have compassion for them. I do a metta meditation every morning for all beings
I am too not against His Holliness The Dalai Lama Ayla..I am also not too much concerned about the chinese people or govt.. But somewhere i felt that some Buddhists were so extremely clinged and attached with their religious values, that they even didn't bear to analyse what the actual issue was and they blindly made situations worst... afterall the Buddha has himself said that "Do not believe anything but with proper understanding and analysis" I wondered why that was not followed....
i cannot speak for all buddhist personally. i can however say that when I was 16 I researched and at the time I didnt know it but I did as the Buddha said and esearhed and analyzied each religion before becomming buddhist. Not all buddhist do this however because they may have been born into it ect. There are so many reasonas as to why people dont research before becomming a certain religion.
@AylaCale you seem as if you treat buddhism as a religion. I remind you that it is a way of life and you should not lose urself in rituals. Keep in mind that "holy" in budhism is related to wisdom not to diety like in other faiths and that Buddha was only a man not a god. Keep up the good work,
To answer your question Shakyamuni Buddha is Siddhartha Gautama the founder of Buddhiam. Avalokiteshvara is a Bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all the Buddhas. Avalokiteshvara is also known as Chenrezig and said to be incarnated as his holiness the dalai lama. A bodhisattva is the name given to anyone who, motivated by great compassion, has generated bodhicitta, which is a spontaneous wish to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all living beings.
can u plz explain me the difference between a Shakyamuni Budhha & avalokiteshwara Buddha...
are they different types of Buddhas or is it one with different names???
Can I follow just one and only one unique Buddha and instead of worshipping his statue, can I practice in actual life His teachings of compassion, loving kindness, humanity, non-violence etc???
Can I become a true Buddhist by actually applying Buddha's teachings in life and not just reciting the literature???
When I bought the statue of avalokitesvara I researched it before hand. Amitabha and Avalokitesvara do look the same but the statue I have of Avalokitesvara is his 2 arm form compared to his 4 arm or even 1000 arm..
I stumbled across this video and I think that you've got alot of good info. I particularly like the fact that you said you couldnt afford all the fancy things...its all about humilty and offering what you can. So thats awesome.
On another note, I think the buddha image you have is actually Appermita, rather than Avalotikeshvara. But they do look similar.
The most important part of an altar set-up is to have representations of the Enlightened Body, Speech, and Mind. This is represented by a Statue/Image, a Dharma text (preferably a Sutra), and a stupa. If the statue is consecrated then this is generally sufficient as the mantras inside fulfill these three, making the statue the same as having an actual Buddha present. All else is secondary or tertiary. Thanks for the video.
dropspin5678 4 months ago
i loved it i used it and i stil have the same shrine
thekobes 10 months ago
Hi , thank you for making this video. It is really nice and instructive,
and nice to watch!
eldyheart 10 months ago
You need incense too
russel123you 1 year ago
@russel123you Yes, It is true that you do need incense. However I didn't have any at the time, and forgot to mention it. Thank you for mentionging it! :D
AylaCale 1 year ago
@russel123you I have birds, and burning incense or any strong chemicals indoors is very bad for their respiratory system. I wonder what else I could use?
Bhav341 9 months ago
Dont worry, I brought a small ceramic bowl from target which I use as an incense bowl and filled it up with sand. I also made my own incense bowl from ceramic clay. Though it doesnt look extravagant but when I look at it, it makes me smile. There is always something about simplicity that rings a sincere beauty ^_^
Chichiri520 1 year ago
Thank you for creating this video. It has been a great help.
jeanettekangas 1 year ago
i love your vids you help m so much
thekobes 1 year ago
thanks this helped me so much
thekobes 1 year ago
Hi. I just wanted to say how much I love your video! I am fortunate enough at this stage in my life to have some very beautiful altar things. But this was not always so. Loved the whole walmart thing. One of the most amazing Buddhist statues I found was at that horrible store. It was just waiting for me. You are lovely soul. Namaste.
fairmountfairy 1 year ago
Thank you, this was perfect and really helpful! Cheers!
TheDharmaDogs 1 year ago
One of the best things about this video is that it made me feel a lot better about not owning Shakyamuni Buddha either.
adamresyk2112 1 year ago
I love your video, I just wanted to say to people that you shouldn't get hung up about not having pretty a altar, the altar is there as a place of focus where we can meditate and concentrate on our inner thoughts, the altar is simply there to remind us of the daily inner striving to reach enlightenment, some of the best altars I've seen are those that people fill with objects that help them focus.
Again thank you for the video : )
Redshift21 2 years ago
This is very true. An alter is just used to focus. I think people get caught up in "the alter has to be extravigant". Me personally I would rather have my alter be simple.
AylaCale 2 years ago
Glad you liked it!
AylaCale 2 years ago
lol! walmart fill your buddhist needs!
sprucepanther 2 years ago
Because i read allot of his holiness the Dalai lama i would answer your question about ill deeds ect among various relions well honestly all i can say to that is do what his holiness does for the chinese everyday. He doesn't hate the chinese people or the government for that matter he does however have compassion for them and that is how I treat people who have done ill to me i still have compassion for them. I do a metta meditation every morning for all beings
AylaCale 2 years ago
I am too not against His Holliness The Dalai Lama Ayla..I am also not too much concerned about the chinese people or govt.. But somewhere i felt that some Buddhists were so extremely clinged and attached with their religious values, that they even didn't bear to analyse what the actual issue was and they blindly made situations worst... afterall the Buddha has himself said that "Do not believe anything but with proper understanding and analysis" I wondered why that was not followed....
ketan9728 2 years ago
i cannot speak for all buddhist personally. i can however say that when I was 16 I researched and at the time I didnt know it but I did as the Buddha said and esearhed and analyzied each religion before becomming buddhist. Not all buddhist do this however because they may have been born into it ect. There are so many reasonas as to why people dont research before becomming a certain religion.
AylaCale 2 years ago
I meant I did as the buddha said and researched. Gorgive me I was typing to fast.
AylaCale 2 years ago
yeah... i go with ur words... I think that people must research and study the religion before they take it up...
and keep making videos about the Buddha and His Teachings... His Teachings are utmost needed in today's fast changing world...
ketan9728 2 years ago
@AylaCale you seem as if you treat buddhism as a religion. I remind you that it is a way of life and you should not lose urself in rituals. Keep in mind that "holy" in budhism is related to wisdom not to diety like in other faiths and that Buddha was only a man not a god. Keep up the good work,
PotatoJim 1 year ago
@PotatoJim So true, if fact I rarely preform "rituals". Instead I use the Buddhas teachings in everyday life.
AylaCale 1 year ago
that tumbling sound of bowls scared me...
ketan9728 2 years ago
To answer your question Shakyamuni Buddha is Siddhartha Gautama the founder of Buddhiam. Avalokiteshvara is a Bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all the Buddhas. Avalokiteshvara is also known as Chenrezig and said to be incarnated as his holiness the dalai lama. A bodhisattva is the name given to anyone who, motivated by great compassion, has generated bodhicitta, which is a spontaneous wish to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all living beings.
AylaCale 2 years ago
yes the tumbling of the bowls scared me as well. If you look real closely you MIGHT be able to see me jump.
AylaCale 2 years ago
can u plz explain me the difference between a Shakyamuni Budhha & avalokiteshwara Buddha...
are they different types of Buddhas or is it one with different names???
Can I follow just one and only one unique Buddha and instead of worshipping his statue, can I practice in actual life His teachings of compassion, loving kindness, humanity, non-violence etc???
Can I become a true Buddhist by actually applying Buddha's teachings in life and not just reciting the literature???
ketan9728 2 years ago
When I bought the statue of avalokitesvara I researched it before hand. Amitabha and Avalokitesvara do look the same but the statue I have of Avalokitesvara is his 2 arm form compared to his 4 arm or even 1000 arm..
AylaCale 2 years ago
Oops! I meant Amitabha!
myscarletguitar 2 years ago
Hey Ayla,
I stumbled across this video and I think that you've got alot of good info. I particularly like the fact that you said you couldnt afford all the fancy things...its all about humilty and offering what you can. So thats awesome.
On another note, I think the buddha image you have is actually Appermita, rather than Avalotikeshvara. But they do look similar.
Keep it up! =)
myscarletguitar 2 years ago
Hello dear!:)
I am Laci from hungary, me too a buddhist. You are very nice, and thanks for sharing this practical video with the people.
If somehow it's possible, I would show you on a picture with pleasure the own altar.
write me please!:)
OM mani peme HUNG
megidddon 2 years ago
Great thanks for this!
KnowlageSeeker 2 years ago