I
made my first butsudan sometime in the early
1980's. It was very special to me to make the home for my own gohonzon.
Several years went by during which my woodworking skills grew and I moved from
apartment into my own home. Then in 2001, I remembered that first butsudan.
I decided it was time to make that dream a reality. I designed a butsudan
with clean, simple lines, beautiful wood, hinged top for easy access. I
wanted a butsudan that was bright and open, beautiful and inspiring, like the
Gohonzon. Since then I have had the great pleasure and honor to make over
forty butsudans. Each butsudan is custom made, receiving the same love and
attention to detail that I would give to my own butsudan.
Daniel Quines
When my father decided to start building Butsudans,
I joyously decided to help him, to learn and to spend time with him. He decided to name our new business
Dan & Son in commemoration of the new venture we were taking together. Time passed, we moved to Colorado,
and we were separated by distance. I have not had the opportunity to work with him for many years,
but now it is truly Dan & Son Wood Designs. We both put our love and care into every piece we manufacture,
and we are truly committed to making your experience with us the best possible.
