What Does Butsudan Represent?
A Butsudan (仏壇, Lit. "Buddhist Altar"), Sometimes Spelled Butudan, Is a Shrine Commonly Found in Temples and Homes in Japanese Buddhist Cultures. .. . the...
A Butsudan (仏壇, lit. "Buddhist altar"), sometimes spelled Butudan, is a shrine commonly found in temples and homes in Japanese Buddhist cultures. ... The butsudan's primary use is for paying respects to the Buddha, as well as to family members who have died.
Where do you put butsudan?
The butsudan should be placed up high enough so that the bottom of the Gohonzon is just above eye level when you are seated. It is your choice whether to sit in a chair or on the floor. The important thing is that the Gohonzon is always above eye level when you are chanting.
What is butsudan made of?
Hikone butsudan is classified as a kin-butsudan (gold Buddhist altar 金仏壇) in reference to the abundant use of gold leaf (made of 95%+ pure gold). Like Kanazawa butsudan in Ishikawa Prefecture (famous for gold leaf) and Kyoto butsudan, Hikone butsudan looks very gold and is regarded as a high-end butsudan.
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