Etiquette of burning incense and worshipping Buddha
According to the traditional custom of our country, the masses go to the temple to burn incense and worship on the first and fifteenth day of the family calendar every Spring Festival. The habit of praying for blessings is to let the ten parties believe in planting Futian, gain extensive legal benefits, and walk with the right heart. So give you a brief introduction to the etiquette of burning incense and praying for blessings, in order to pray for legal benefits.
What is the real meaning of burning incense?
Temples are places where Buddhists cultivate their blessings and wisdom. It was called jungle in ancient times. Commonly known as Sakyamuni Buddha, it is enshrined in the hall of Mahatma in the temple. He became a monk, practiced under the bodhi tree, became a fully enlightened person, was the founder of Buddhism, and was respected by Buddhist disciples as a "land respect" and a "teacher respect". The true meaning of burning incense and respecting Buddha lies in expressing respect for Buddha. Thanks and nostalgia, dyed cleanly, dedicated to life and realized life. If you do this, you will naturally be blessed, and if you get what you want, you will be lucky.
Does the Bodhisattva have to burn incense to support the Buddha?
Not necessarily. There are many ways to support buddhas and bodhisattvas, generally flowers (epigenetic causes) and fruits (epigenetic causes). If the conditions are not met, just a glass of water (pure and equal) will do, but you must never eat wine and meat to support Buddha and Bodhisattva. Usually, "incense, flowers, lights, paintings, fruits and music" are used as food, and one of them can be used.
What do you mean by burning incense?
First, Yucheng respectfully supports the three treasures as a demonstration to attract all beings.
The second is to send a message to the void dharma circle to understand the ten treasures blessing.
Third, it means burning incense in ten ways to remind Buddhist disciples of their selfless dedication.
Fourth, it means that Buddhist precepts and precepts are lit, and it means that you silently vow to "practice precepts, precepts and wisdom and put an end to greed, anger and stupidity." Buddha doesn't like the big and expensive incense in the world, but he likes the precepts and precepts of his disciples.
Can you get money for burning incense?
You can't. The Buddhist scriptures say, "In Buddhism, everything is needed". The key is to understand the truth, and the pursuit of wealth should be as rational as the law. Burning incense to ashes is selfless dedication, which is what Buddhism calls "giving", which enlightens us that all sentient beings seek wealth and happiness, first of all, they must give up their financial reasons and get financial results; Giving up is a cause, and getting is a result. I am willing to give up, so a person's blessings are made by himself, not given to you by Buddha and Bodhisattva. Buddhism often says: "Life is made by yourself, and happiness is found by yourself". Did you make a fortune by burning incense? This is purely "with the heart of ordinary people and the belly of all buddhas." I know very well, how can a merciful Buddha and Bodhisattva care about your big incense or small incense like ordinary people and give them wealth respectively?
What if someone wants to burn incense?
Monastery is a place for public activities, and it is generally restricted to burn big incense. In addition, when people are crowded on holidays, burning big incense will burn others carelessly. Thick smoke is not conducive to environmental protection, and it is also easy to cause catastrophe. In this way, if you can't seek happiness, you will create endless evils. Believers who must burn Daxiang can leave Daxiang to the temple for management and arrange the burning in a unified way. When it burns, the monks in the temple will also pray for you.
What kind of wish should I make to burn incense and worship Buddha?
Burn incense and worship Buddha, and you will be blessed if your heart is clean and spotless. If you want to make a wish, you must give up selfish ideas and benefit society and all beings at the expense of others. The Buddhist scriptures say: "Worship the Buddha and destroy the river sand; It is also true that the blessing will increase infinitely when chanting Buddha.
How much incense is appropriate to worship Buddha and Bodhisattva?
Three fragrances are appropriate. This means that "abstinence from wisdom" has not been omitted; It also means to support "Buddha and monk" to live in the three treasures, which is the most complete and civilized incense burning support. There is not much fragrance, but the heart is in my heart. As the saying goes, "burn three civilizations and respect a sincere heart."
There are many buddhas and bodhisattvas in the temple. Does every Buddha and bodhisattva have to burn three incense sticks?
Not necessarily. Generally, it is enough to put three incense sticks in front of the Ursa major, and other halls have the same effect. Of course, you can also decide by yourself according to the regulations of the temple and the distribution of incense burners in the temple, but it is most appropriate that each incense burner should not exceed three incense burners.
Worship Buddha with a lit incense in his hand, right?
Not correct. After the incense is lit, it should be inserted in the incense burner first, with the first incense in the middle, and you should meditate in your heart; "Supporting Buddha, feeling but not being fascinated"; The second stick of incense was inserted on the right, and said to himself, "The law of providing for others is right but not evil"; The third stick of incense was inserted on the left, and he said to himself, "To support a monk is clean and clean. After the incense, you should stand upright and cross your hands to worship the Buddha. Nowadays, some people light a handful of incense and hold it in their hands to worship Buddha, which is easy to cause great disasters and hurt themselves or others. It is also easy to burn objects such as worship mats; It also causes smoke billowing, pollutes the environment and endangers health. It is really uncivilized and not as good as the law.
What is the best way to support buddhas and bodhisattvas?
Buddhist scripture says: "In all offerings, dharma comes first". The so-called "dharma offering" means reciting the teachings in Buddhist scripture, such as accepting reason as dharma and standing up for others, that is, in daily life, "all evils should be avoided and all good should be pursued".
1, what is the opening? What's the use of lighting?
Simply put, opening the light is to invite the Buddhas to settle in the artifact.
The opening ceremony is very complicated. It must be the auspicious time chosen by the abbot of the Buddhist temple, that is, the right time to hold the Dharma Meeting. On auspicious occasions, the abbot and the host will personally install dirty things, practice, recite scriptures, recite spells and other Buddhist ceremonies. This ceremony usually lasts 1-3 hours and lasts for three to seven days. After this opening ceremony, Buddha statues, beads, pendants and other items will have the spirituality of the Buddha.
2. How to choose a place for the Buddha statue?
Preferably a single room. If not, it can be in the study or other clean room, but it should be cleaned up. Cover the Buddha statue with yellow or red mesh, and put it down when you don't worship. It is best for the Buddha statue to face east, and the worshippers sincerely face west, but it is not absolute. According to the situation, as long as you are sincere, any direction is effective.
3. How to choose offerings?
Usually, you can choose several vegetarian things such as incense, flowers, lights, clear water, meals, melons and fruits, but you must never worship wine and meat dishes, and you must not burn paper ingots in front of the Buddha.
4. How to burn incense and light candles?
Incense and candle are symbols of heart fragrance and heart light, because all beings, like Buddha, have heart fragrance and heart light, but most of them are blinded by delusion and persistence. Now, to worship Buddha and Bodhisattva is to show all the heart fragrance and light, and it is also a kind of respect for Buddha and Bodhisattva. Therefore, incense can only be lit by one or three columns, as long as the candles have light. It does not mean that the more incense candles, the better, as long as the heart is sincere.
(Note: Incense is a tool to relieve menstruation, that is, to let Buddha and Bodhisattva know your wishes or prayers through cigarettes. You must kowtow to Xiang (3-9). You don't have to incense every day. Before things happen, you should let the Buddha and Bodhisattva know that you and your family are blessed with infinite Buddha power, so that everything can be safe, smooth and successful. )
5. How to salute the Buddha?
There are several ways to salute the Buddha: kowtowing, bowing and crossing your hands. Kowtowing is the most respectful, so it is the most innocent and blessed. It is best to worship Buddha in the early morning or before evening when there are few quiet people. It is best to wash your hands and rinse your mouth with special soap (Prajnaparamita hand soap), and then offer water and burn incense before opening the Buddha statue. When burning incense, hold the lower end of the incense flat with both hands. Right hand above, left hand below. Hold the incense above your head, bow, incense, and cross your hands to say your wishes to the Buddha. Then pay tribute to the Buddha.
(Note: When you bow your head, put your hands together on your chest with a gap in the middle, then put your palms down on the ground, kneel down with your forehead on the ground, palms up, then raise your forehead, put your hands together on your chest, get up and stand, cross your hands and bow, and exit the seat. Don't turn your back on the Buddha and leave your seat. )
6. entering the temple: after entering the temple gate, it is not appropriate to go to the center. Walk along one's left arm when going forward and backward. When you enter the temple gate, you must bring your own hat and crutches, otherwise it is better to keep them. Never put it on the Buddha case or Buddha seat.
7. Worship Buddha: The mat in the center of the main hall is used by the temple owner. It was not allowed to be used last week. It is advisable to use mats on both sides, which are divided into men, women and men. When someone worships, they shouldn't walk in front of him.
8. Reading classics: If there are classics for the public to read in the temple, you can sit and read them casually. You must wash your hands first, put the book on the table, and then read it flat. You can't hold the scroll or put it on your lap. Don't add clothes and hats to the classics.
9. Worship a monk: when you meet, call it a mage, or a big monk. Avoid being called "monk" or "monk". The common way to greet monks is to put your hands together and bow slightly to show respect. Do not shake hands, hug or touch with monks. When you bow to him, if he says a gift, you can't continue to bow. Ordinary people can't worship Buddha, meditate, chant Buddhist scripture, eat, sleep, menstruate and go to the toilet.
10. Musical instruments: bells, drums and fish chimes in temples. Don't knock on the door, Zhang Xi's clothes, etc Do not play.
1 1, Listening: Sit with others. If you are late, the mage has already ascended the throne. You must bow to the Buddha, take a step back, and then bow to the mage. After sitting down, don't greet acquaintances, and don't sit up and cough. If you can't finish listening, you can bow to the mage directly, quit quietly, and don't wave others back.