The Tibetan Home Altar: How to Set Up and Care for a Sacred Shrine
In Tibetan households, the Chokshom, the sacred home shrine, has been a natural part of daily life for centuries. It is a carefully prepared space for offerings and prayer, where representations of the Buddha, traditional offering bowls, incense and light come together to give life a spiritual centre. This article explains what makes a Tibetan home altar, which objects belong on it, and how to set one up and care for it with respect and attention.
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