Ju st to clarify, these so-called "Buddha shrines" in Cambodian households and businesses are actually spirit houses, or  Pteah Preah Phumi, which are built for protective spirits and originated from Pre-Buddhist animist traditions. They are not meant for worship of the Buddha, but rather to provide a comfortable home for the local spirits who are believed to protect the property and bring good fortune to the inhabitants, provided they are shown proper respect. Offerings of f