Wooden Altar

Tibetan Buddhist altar chests are often finished with traditional Tibetan colors, which are believed to have spiritual and symbolic significance. These colors may include red, which represents passion and fire; yellow, which represents earth and the elements; green, which represents water and life; and blue, which represents space and the sky. The use of these colors can vary depending on the specific tradition or sect of Tibetan Buddhism. In addition to the use of these colors, the altar chest may also be adorned with other Tibetan symbols and motifs, such as the Dharmachakra, the Endless Knot, and the Lotus Flower, which all hold spiritual significance in Tibetan Buddhism.