My mother-in-law went on a trip and accidentally bought a paper Buddha statue with calligraphy in the temple. My family didn't have the habit of worshipping Buddha, so she bought it back. ...

Putting it at home with respect will not only have no influence, but will be blessed and protected by buddhas and bodhisattvas! Put it in a clean place, not in the bedroom, bathroom and other unclean places. You will get some benefits with a little respect in your heart. The key depends on our hearts. If you really can't afford a Buddha statue, you can also marry someone who is willing to raise a Buddha statue. You misunderstood "you can't give it away for nothing". You can give it to others for support, but you should give it to others with respect and sincerity, and don't charge any more. In this way, you will have merits and will increase your blessings. Never give away the Buddha statue as an unwanted nuisance. If you accept this idea, you will feel guilty and reduce your blessings. Buddhism is a method of practice, and everyone is born from the heart.

In particular, don't throw it away. If you dare to despise Buddha and Bodhisattva icons so much, you are belittling Buddha and Bodhisattva. If you have such an idea, you should repent. )

If there is no suitable person to take care of it, please invite the Buddha statue to your local temple with sincere respect and ask Master to take care of it for you. Never take it to the temple and put it in the corner. ) In the final analysis, it is a heart. This heart can make you blessed or hurt. Nowadays, many people have experienced many disasters, but they just don't understand these truths. Before the disaster, I didn't know how it was caused. Also blame the Buddha and Bodhisattva for not blessing us. In fact, buddhas and bodhisattvas have been blessing us. It's because we have a bad heart and feel sick, and we don't know what happened before the bad luck.

May all people make good wishes and be happy! May Buddha and Bodhisattva protect all beings, make the country prosperous and the people safe! Amitabha!