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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.

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by Scott Gardener May 27, 2009 1:50 PM PDT
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.
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by giga90 May 27, 2009 11:48 PM PDT
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!!!
by GoodBud May 28, 2009 2:44 AM PDT
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 ?:-)
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by donespo May 28, 2009 7:04 AM PDT
I hope this is a trend that catches on as I would love to have a Marinara-colored phone with Noodly Appendages.
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by themorn2112 May 28, 2009 7:09 AM PDT
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.
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by PhoenixFiresky May 30, 2009 2:34 PM PDT
I'm Buddhist and I find it potentially useful.
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by lauralsweet July 14, 2009 3:21 PM PDT
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
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by boinkage November 24, 2009 9:14 AM PST
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.
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by boinkage November 24, 2009 9:14 AM PST
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.
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