Bhutan - Buddhism, Home Altars

While this post is titled Home Altars, the above is not actually in a home but in a former palace that is now hotel. It is, nevertheless, similar in ornamentation and prominence to altars I saw in homes, even simple farm homes.
The altars like this one are found in a separate room that serves the family as a place for daily reverance and, as has recently been explained to me, a place of quiet.
The above, Gantay Palace, is the place of quiet for the present owner, Pemba Tshering, who a lovely man and devout Buddhist.
His mouth and nose are covered as he does the daily water bowl ceremony as one's breath on the vessels at the time of the ceremony is considered irreverant. The ceremony consists of careful pouring of water and, in this case, a special wine into the small bowls.
Another facet of daily worship is the reading of the sacred text. When not in use the text is carefully displayed, as in the 2nd picture, or wrapped in a special cloth specific to that purpose.
When asked the question: What makes you happy? Mr. Tshering answered: I like everything but mostly I like being a Bhuddhist and practicing Buddhism. And also playing is part of my joy.