[Fiipolera]

I don't see it as a problem to have a Buddha image in my home as a reminder of the Buddha and his teachings. I have never 'worshipped' statues and have never met anyone else who does.

I've had one small statue downstairs for years.. At one time I used it as a focus for practice - eg I practiced in the area in front of it, especially when I used to do Tibetan Buddhist practices. Now I prefer to meditate outside and the previous shrine area isn't a specific focus as such.

I'm not too keen on some of the images I see being used commercially or used like garden gnomes - but I wouldn't go so far as to join a protest about it.