butsudan
Britishnoun
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(in Buddhism) a small household altar
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(in Nichiren Buddhism) an ornate cabinet which holds the Gohonzon
Etymology
Origin of butsudan
from Japanese butsu Buddha (from Chinese fu ) + dan shelf
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A large Buddhist shrine, known as a butsudan, is stationed in the living room at Stone’s spacious bungalow along a canal in Fort Lauderdale.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 18, 2017
Toyoda says he often channels inspiration from Kiichiro in quiet moments before the family butsudan, or Buddhist altar, at his home outside Nagoya.
From BusinessWeek ● Dec. 17, 2014
At that time the household butsudan is always exposed to view, and often moved from its usual place in order to obtain room for the offerings to be set before it.
From Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan Second Series by Lafcadio Hearn
Before her illuminated butsudan the young woman, magnificently attired, was dancing all alone.
From Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan Second Series by Lafcadio Hearn
And upon a small stand before the butsudan have been placed an incense-vessel with bundles of senko-rods and offerings of fruits, confections, rice, and flowers.
From Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan Second Series by Lafcadio Hearn
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