"My father sent me his prayer altar from Nepal just before he passed away. By the time it reached me, he had already passed away. It was re-blessed by monks here in Queens...The shrine room is where my father did his daily practice. On weekdays, I bow down to my shrine, touching the altar with my forehead for blessings. On weekends and holidays, I do the full prayers that my late father taught me, including mani mantra and prayers for Tara."- Norbu Lhamo. In "A Household Shrine Room," Norbu Lhamo, president of the tristate area’s Dhokham Chushi Gangdruk, describes the intimate details of her family’s shrine room—an heirloom passed down through generations—and how it serves as a sacred space for her daily prayers and spiritual connection with departed loved ones. Swipe through to explore the details of Norbu's Shrine Room and read the full article on #Spiral! 🌀 📸: Filip Wolak #RubinMuseum #RubinGlobal