Altar

Altar: The altar can consist of several groups of objects. Formally, the altar consists of three objects representing the Body, speech, and mind of The Buddha. A statue of a Buddha or Bodhisattva placed in the center. A sacred text representing the speech of The Buddha; this is wrapped in maroon or yellow cloth and placed on the left side. On the right side of the altar, a Stupa represents the mind of The Buddha. Pictures may be used as substitutes for all of these objects.