before a Buddhist altar; before the Buddha
Refers to the space or position in front of a Buddhist altar or image of the Buddha, often used in contexts of prayer, offerings, or rituals.
I put my hands together before the Buddhist altar.
仏前に花を供える。
I offer flowers before the Buddha.
offering placed on a Buddhist altar; incense money; condolatory offering
Refers to the offering itself, such as money, incense, or other items placed on a Buddhist altar, often in the context of funerals or memorial services. Frequently used with the honorific prefix 御 (お).
I wrap condolence money as an offering for the Buddhist altar.
I offer fruit before the Buddhist altar.
before a Buddha or mortuary tablet · offerings placed before a Buddha or mortuary tablet
Compound of 仏 (Buddha) and 前 (front), literally 'before the Buddha'.