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Almost every home and business displays a small shrine (spirit house) containing fresh
fruit, incense, flowers, and other offerings of food. They are often positioned in an auspi-
ciouslocation(whichhasbeendeterminedbyamonk).It'simportantthatyoutakecarenot
to disturb them, since they are regarded as shelter for departed loved ones and have spe-
cial significance in the home (or business). Our local supermarket, for instance, has a spirit
house in front of the customer service desk with a notice which reads “Please do not stand
in front of the God house.”
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