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Does anyone else keep an altar in their home? I actually have a couple. One dedicated to Hotei, the laughing Buddhist monk, and one dedicated to Dudeism, "Bob", and various other idealisms and deities. It really brings a room together tbh.

Don't take this the wrong way but that sort of thing might scare off potential special lady friends.
I could be wrong but generally speaking an altar of any sort leads to speculation about a pit in the basement and some unusual taxidermy activities.

Quote from: BikerDude on January 15, 2017, 05:57:14 PM
Don't take this the wrong way but that sort of thing might scare off potential special lady friends.
I could be wrong but generally speaking an altar of any sort leads to speculation about a pit in the basement and some unusual taxidermy activities.

Depends on the lady friend I guess. My girlfriend has no objections. She has her own corner with stuff too.

Quote from: Anchorite83 on January 07, 2017, 10:06:57 PM
Does anyone else keep an altar in their home? I actually have a couple. One dedicated to Hotei, the laughing Buddhist monk, and one dedicated to Dudeism, "Bob", and various other idealisms and deities. It really brings a room together tbh.

Most people will have an altar in their home or other special place. Few will think of it as an altar, though it is still a special place of contemplation. How many have a photo of family on their mantelpiece or a cabinet with memorabilia of times past? A picture on a wall that has particular meaning for them? Some will have an altar that is clearly designed as an altar of course. But it is not a question of form it is a question of meaning and use that I believe defines an altar in the wider sense.

In my garden I have a statue of the Buddha. Nothing special about it, just a cheap one I picked up at our local garden center. It sits on a low plinth by a small pond under a tree. It was not set up as an altar or place of worship, just as a garden feature. But over time it has become a place where when stressed I step out of the house to look at and think or Abide if you will. It may not bring a room together but it sure does bring my life together. 

Quote from: Rev. Trisha on January 16, 2017, 06:32:37 AM

Quote from: Anchorite83 on January 07, 2017, 10:06:57 PM
Does anyone else keep an altar in their home? I actually have a couple. One dedicated to Hotei, the laughing Buddhist monk, and one dedicated to Dudeism, "Bob", and various other idealisms and deities. It really brings a room together tbh.

Most people will have an altar in their home or other special place. Few will think of it as an altar, though it is still a special place of contemplation. How many have a photo of family on their mantelpiece or a cabinet with memorabilia of times past? A picture on a wall that has particular meaning for them? Some will have an altar that is clearly designed as an altar of course. But it is not a question of form it is a question of meaning and use that I believe defines an altar in the wider sense.

In my garden I have a statue of the Buddha. Nothing special about it, just a cheap one I picked up at our local garden center. It sits on a low plinth by a small pond under a tree. It was not set up as an altar or place of worship, just as a garden feature. But over time it has become a place where when stressed I step out of the house to look at and think or Abide if you will. It may not bring a room together but it sure does bring my life together. 

That sounds really nice. I sometimes carry a crystal or talisman with me when I go sit in the park. Helps me concentrate on my meditating or thoughts.

Quote from: Anchorite83 on January 07, 2017, 10:06:57 PM
Does anyone else keep an altar in their home? I actually have a couple. One dedicated to Hotei, the laughing Buddhist monk, and one dedicated to Dudeism, "Bob", and various other idealisms and deities. It really brings a room together tbh.

Way to go man! I have a framed copper Sri Yantra madala, a small framed Hindu Ganesha picture, a few hawk feathers, my ordination certificate, Buddy Christ statue, music constantly playing, and incense. This MAY change depending on what "frequency" or "vibes" I guess you can say I identify with on the day or week.

I try to keep my altars somewhat aligned with my personality. The one next to my bed has a cartoon version of the Dude, a framed "Bob" Dobbs", a bobble head tiki, a small figure of Gadget Hackwrench, and a few other little trinkets. The one in my kitchen is dedicated to Hotei the laughing Buddha. I also have portraits of my favorite spiritual leaders hanging on my walls.

My Dudeist altar
http://i.imgur.com/kZEK0qT.jpg

Quote from: Jianblade on January 27, 2017, 12:12:51 AM
My Dudeist altar
http://i.imgur.com/kZEK0qT.jpg

That's pretty sweet man. A very chill altar.

I got a little POP! figure of the Dude. Love his little White Russian.