What cabinet is used to support bodhisattva? what did you say ? Can I use the free combination bookshelf?

The most important thing in offering sacrifices to buddhas and bodhisattvas is respect, just like supporting parents. The other is the question of form. I send you an article for fellow initiates to learn by themselves:

As a disciple of Buddhism, in addition to going to the temple to worship Buddha, listening to the scriptures and participating in practicing Buddhism, you can also set up a Buddhist temple at home if you have enough karma.

(A) the importance and function of family Buddhist temples

The establishment of a family Buddhist temple is not only convenient for self-study, but also has the following unique significance and functions:

1. It has a calming effect: setting up a Buddhist temple at home not only shows that we are Buddhist disciples and have a place to convert to faith, but also shows our respect and respect for Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Moreover, there are Buddhist temples at home, just like buddhas and bodhisattvas always follow us, giving us a quilt and giving us a trust, which can produce stability and security.

It is very glorious to have a Buddhist temple at home. If you meet relatives and friends, you can show them around the Buddhist temple. If there are believers, please ask them to burn incense and worship Buddha and exchange Buddhism with each other; If you don't believe in Buddhism, you can take this opportunity to explain in detail the solemnity before the Buddha and the names and uses of objects, praise the merits of Buddha and Bodhisattva, the greatness of Buddha and the benefits of believing in Buddha, so that they can have a preliminary understanding of Buddhism and leave a good impression, and then they can get a degree when the karma is mature.

3. Provide a place for self-study: Buddhist temples can provide us with functions such as chanting in the morning and evening, worshipping, meditating and studying scriptures. By practicing in Buddhist temples, you can get rid of your troubles, change your temperament, increase your wisdom and purify your body and mind.

4. Don't forget to practice: If a Buddhist disciple can't go to the temple often because of his busy career or because his home is far away from the temple, he may gradually alienate himself from Sambo and forget his bodhicitta. As the saying goes, "After studying Buddhism for one year, the Buddha is in front of you; After studying Buddhism for three years, the Buddha is on the horizon. " If you have a Buddhist temple at home, you will live with the Buddha forever, reminding us not to forget your initiative and make unremitting efforts.

(B) How to decorate the family Buddhist temple

The layout of family Buddhist temples is based on the principle of simplicity and solemnity. How to decorate? The following methods are proposed for reference:

1. Buddha statue: enshrined in the center of the Buddhist temple, the size should match the Buddhist temple. For example:

* 1 Sakyamuni Buddha

*2 Sambo Buddha (Sakyamuni Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Pharmacist Buddha)

*3 Three Western Sages (Amitabha, Avalokitesvara, Avalokitesvara)

*4 Hua Yan Sansheng (Sakyamuni Buddha, Manjusri Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva)

*5 Guanyin Bodhisattva

*6 Earth Treasure King Bodhisattva

*7 Amitabha Buddha

Sacrificing Buddha and Bodhisattva icons should be simple and solemn. No matter sitting, standing or lying down, you can choose one to sacrifice, so offering miscellaneous confessions is not solemn.

2. Provider: vases, candlesticks and lampstands can be placed on the table, which should be symmetrical; Put the incense burner in the middle and burn incense in the morning and evening; One or three water purification cups provide tea in the morning.

3. utensils: wooden fish and grand view (or lead) can be prepared. Don't disturb others when knocking.

4. Scriptures: Scriptures can be neatly placed in front of the Buddha to keep the temple clean and solemn, or they can be collected when chanting. If there is space in the Buddhist temple, it is best to set up a bookcase to display all Buddhist scriptures, books and magazines for people to read.

In addition, the front of the altar is surrounded by a table and hung with solemn strips of cloth. Banners can also be hung on both sides of the altar, and Buddha worship mats can be placed in front of the Buddha to facilitate Buddha worship or chanting.

5. Buddhist couplets (for reference)

(1) Horizontal batch: Wande Solemn (2) Horizontal batch: Lianchi Haihui.

Right: Hold the cold of that year. Right: If I don't miss Tommy, who should I miss?

Left: Self-cultivation must follow the dust. Left: My Buddha is merciful, and all beings treat me.

(3) Horizontal approval: intelligent as the sea (4) Horizontal approval: Buddha's light is shining.

Right: under the lotus seat, the ceremony can be benevolent. Right: there is no Buddha in heaven and earth, and it is incomparable in the tenth century.

Left: Between the leaves of bay leaves, I cultivate happiness and wisdom. Left: All the people in the world who see no Buddha.

(5) Horizontal approval: Buddha shines brightly.

Right: Pure Land Lotus is waiting for you.

Left: All family members return to Buddha.

(3) Matters needing attention in setting up Buddhist temples

If you want to set up a Buddhist temple at home or have already set up a Buddhist temple, you should pay attention to the following matters:

1. When setting up a Buddhist temple, you just need to choose a clean, well-lit, quiet and noisy place. You don't have to be gorgeous, the most important thing is to have a pious and respectful heart.

2. If you live with your family, colleagues, classmates, etc. You have to get everyone's consent before you can set up a Buddhist temple; If others don't agree, you can collect convenient Buddha statues instead. Please take them out during class and collect them after class. It is inappropriate to set up a Buddhist temple reluctantly, so as not to cause trouble to others.

3. To set up a Buddhist temple, you don't need to choose an auspicious day or geographical location. As long as you are sincere and respectful, "every day is a good day, and it will always be a good time."

Statues dedicated to buddhas and bodhisattvas can be painted on paper, carved on wood, cast on bronze, and so on. As long as the size and style are solemn.

5. If there are Buddha tables, utensils, vases, candlesticks (or light tables), incense burners, water purification cups, fruit bowls, etc. It can be arranged, and items can be increased or decreased as long as they are symmetrical and solemn.

6. Ancestor tablets can be enshrined on the left or right side of the Buddha statue.

7. When someone dies at home, the Buddha statue doesn't need to be covered.

8. Buddhist temples should not be used to help people with divination.

(4) Family Buddhist temple etiquette

Since there is a Buddhist temple at home, you should regard it as a temple and observe the etiquette of the Buddhist temple:

1. Everything in the Buddhist temple, including Buddha statues, utensils, chairs, scriptures, flowers, incense sticks and fruits, should be neat and orderly.

These flowers don't need to be changed every day. Whenever you meet the anniversary of Buddha and Bodhisattva, prepare a vegetarian meal to support you.

It is best to have regular morning and evening classes every day, or at least burn incense in the morning and evening (boiling water can be served in the morning), day after day, and persevere.

4. Buddhist temples, sacrificial platforms, incense burners and candlesticks should be cleaned frequently to keep the Buddhist temples clean and solemn.

5. When cleaning the Buddhist temples and tables, you should have a special cloth and bucket, and you should not share cleaning utensils with others.

6. Buddhist temple is a clean and solemn place, which is used for worship, chanting, meditation and studying scriptures. It is inappropriate to have fun, eat and drink in the middle of class. So as not to lose respect for buddhas and bodhisattvas.

7. Go to worship Buddha before going home, just like telling your parents and elders at home to show your gratitude, respect and concern for Buddha and Bodhisattva.

8. Buddhist temples should be kept bright. Before going out, put out oil lamps and incense sticks to ensure safety.

9. Musical instruments are dragon day's eyes and ears. When reciting, it should be used as a method, and the voice should be low, so as not to interfere with neighbors or family members and cause resentment to others.