Comments on: 'Buddha phone' launches, plays Nirvana

A single tap of the phone's dedicated lotus-leaf button will load a private, customizable, animated altar. The idea is to let Buddhists perform their dedications and rituals conveniently when away from home.

[Scott Gardener]

Since I'm not a Buddhist and not familiar with specific prayer or ritual requirements, I don't know. But, as a Wiccan, I can imagine finding a virtual ritual or spellcraft app a useful iPod Touch accessory, at least as a shortcut for basic setup, calling the quarters, and so forth. It couldn't replace certain aspects. I would venture to guess that it would be the same with Buddhists. I understand that Zen philosophy is quite happy to work with whatever circumstances happens to dispense.

[giga90]

I'm a 'buddhist' and even I think that this is too whacked out... This is a joke man... An alter in a phone... HAHAHAHAHA!!!

[GoodBud]

Hmm... I am a Buddhist !
Its innovative ! Altar on a phone - Cool !
But if its an Iphone, I will put my dollar to it !
The design from Odin 99 can be alittle improve, abit more serene ... and Gold color is out !
Yes I know Chinese loves Gold ... but lets have a change, shall we ?:-)

[donespo]

I hope this is a trend that catches on as I would love to have a Marinara-colored phone with Noodly Appendages.

[themorn2112]

As a Buddhist myself, I would relish having this phone as a means to carry some form of symbolism and/or tool for meditation and contemplation. At the very least it would make a nice novelty item.

[PhoenixFiresky]

I'm Buddhist and I find it potentially useful.

[lauralsweet]

To learn more about this Buddha phone as well as all the others on the market (including actual Buddhist blessed mobile phones), go here:

http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2009/07/its-karma-calling-budda-inspired-actual.html

[boinkage]

Well, first you have to understand that Buddhism can be a religion or a philosophy. Most Chinese practice Buddhism as a religion, and therefore they aren't going to be using these altars to meditate with but rather to pray to. There is a incredibly large panthenon of various Buddhas who represent different things--fertility, good fortune, etc. So it could be very useful to have that specific Buddha at the press of a button.

[boinkage]

Well, first you have to understand that Buddhism can be a religion or a philosophy. Most Chinese practice Buddhism as a religion, and therefore they aren't going to be using these altars to meditate with but rather to pray to. There is a incredibly large panthenon of various Buddhas who represent different things--fertility, good fortune, etc. So it could be very useful to have that specific Buddha at the press of a button.