Alter

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Tibetan Buddhists construct a sacred space known as an "alter room" within their homes and monasteries to honor the deities of their faith. This intimate sanctuary, often situated at the highest point in a dwelling, serves multiple functions, including meditation, prayer, and rituals. The alter room typically contains a primary statue or thangka (painting) depicting a revered deity or Bodhisattva, alongside smaller icons representing various aspects of Tibetan Buddhism.