What is a Butsudan?
The Butsudan
Butsudan #2 (Made of wood salvaged from old palettes.)
A butsudan (佛壇 or 仏壇, literally “Buddhist altar”) is a shrine commonly found in temples and homes in Japanese Buddhist cultures.[1] A butsudan is a wooden cabinet with doors that enclose and protect a gohonzon or religious icon. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)
However…
The use of a butsudan need not be limited to Buddhists alone. A shrine can house anything one feels is worthy of special attention.
Body of Butsudan #8 on the workbench.
I believe that a butsudan should be handmade out of solid wood, free of metal fasteners, toxic glues and stains. It should be as near as possible to the tree from which it comes. A shrine is, in my opinion, a metaphor for the human body.
My butsudans are designed to be interacted with,tuned, nurtured, taken apart and put back together. Such care brings one closer to what lies inside.
calebnrogers
Esho Funi 
How large of a Butsudan can you make?
Any size you like. So far, I have built them upwards of 8′ tall. How big did you have in mind?
I love you site and work. Your Butsadan designs are spectacular. Are you a practitioner of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism?
I’m so glad you like my work. Yes, I am a member.