Chinese Lunar 7th Month will start on 16th Aug 2023. Many will start preparing to do offering to the spirits while some will be doing merits for their parents or their ancestors. While cultivators like us will also remember our duties to help all from 6 realms.
This lunar 7th month we will be doing few events. Will have an event on 30th Aug 2023 under part C and and part will recommended you to participate in this prayers. (see more detail under part C)
Below are the events and prayers for you to choose to participate,
(A) Light Offering
One may do a light offerings. You may do it for Parents/grandparents/spouse/any elder in the family/ancestors/your departed love ones/anyone ill/for yourselves which often we forgot we need to love ourselves.
Why lights? Light means understanding because light represents wisdom. And light removes and dispels misunderstanding. All of our sufferings come from not knowing and not seeing. Offering lights indirectly removes confusion. To be successful in life we need to have clear ideas and a good understanding. And we should not just believe that success and good results are based on luck. Instead, when we have problems, we search for a clear understanding and wisdom to solve those problems.
Throughout the Buddhist world, in all traditions of Buddhist practice, devotees offer light. The life stories of accomplished men and women give examples of people beginning their path to liberation by offering light to an image or at a place of pilgrimage. We are lighting the way for ourselves and for other beings when we make the wish to dispel the darkness of ignorance!
Candle Offerings Energy Exchange: A1) Full Month @$250 (price reduce from $300)
For the light you will need to provide me the names however the lights cannot mixed with any deceased person just like all other year. You may msg me for more clarification on this part. Please note that I have limited sets available.
(B) Offering of Statues
Buddha is saying that even though we cannot see the actual Buddha, if we make offerings to these holy objects symbolic of Buddha, the merit is equal to that of actually seeing Buddha and making offerings. It is not that the merit of those who met Shakyamuni Buddha in ancient times and were able to make offerings to him is not more than that of offering merely to a statue of Buddha. The result is exactly the same. This is very important to understand and very important to remember in our daily life. When we offer our food and drink, when we make offerings on the altar, whenever we do the practice of offering in our everyday life, we should feel great happiness.
Then Buddha said, “This is due to the blessings of Buddha. This is the reality but ordinary beings whose minds are undeveloped cannot see these benefits.”
“This is due to the blessings of Buddha” means that making offerings to statues has the same result due to the power of the holy object.”
Therefore we have made available 50 small Ksitigarbha (地藏王菩萨）statues for offering. Please note that the statues will be placed at Center’s 地藏王 Altar. This offering will be yearly basis. No choosing of location of statue. You may msg me for more clarification.
For those who had done this please let me know if you wish to continue. Please let me know by 11 aug so that I can release the slot to those who wants.
Statue Offerings Energy Exchange: B1) One year (Lunar 7th mth 2023 to Lunar 7th month 2024[not inclusive of 7th month 2024])@$150 (Usual $270 per year) ( (Availability: unknown tentatively) B2) Renewal of offering of statues@$120 (Usual $270)
Please provide me with the name to be placed at the statue.
(C) Seeking Forgiveness Prayer
On 30th Aug 2023 we will be doing a prayer to 地官大帝 to seek forgiveness for all we have done for our past and present life（赦罪）. Participants of this event may attend this event if you wish and the timing is from 6pm to 9pm. However if you are not available on the day you may inform us and we will do the prayer for you. Please send me the name and let me know if you are attending.
C1) One name @$36 (Availability: 100)
(D) Prayer for Wandering Souls
On 30 Aug 2023 we will be doing a prayer for wandering souls. We will have 49 lotus for this event. Please note that this is a prayers for helping wandering souls leading them in crossing the rainbow bridge. For those coming for the part C you may join us for this chanting.
D1) Sponsorship of each Lotus @$72 (Availability: 49)
(E) Merits Lotus
On 14 sept 2023 we will be doing a prayer to Ksitigarbha (地藏王菩萨）and during this event we will be offering 108 Lotus to Ksitigarbha (地藏王菩萨）for more details on the purpose for this offering you may check on my previous post August | 2019 | 神帥居（慈玄） (cixuanasia.com) or msg me for any queries.
For this Lotus, you may wish to offer in your name or for your parents or departed loved ones or departed furkids or even wandering spirits.
E1) Sponsorship of each Lotus @$72 (Availability: 108)
27 July 2023 we will be doing a puja to show our gratitude to Guru for his teaching and blessings.
Event will start at 8pm for all and ends at 10pm. (you do not need to wait till 10pm and can leave after blessing) At 6pm I will start the prayers and offerings. At 8-10pm you can come and join us. We will be around to guide you on what to do. Blessing will be available during that time. (Please note that we have moved to 1 Tampines North Dr 1 #06-04)
Part A We will doing a Thousand-item Tsok offering to Guru Rinpoche during the Puja. There will be 100 sets of items available for sponsorship. Each set will be $96. One set of offering comprises of 10 items as follows:
Water
Flowers
Incense
Candles
Scent
Biscuits
Tea leaves
Khata
Fruit
Incense powder
You will have the option of bring home the set you have offered after the Puja or to leave donate it to the center to further generate further virtuous activities. (Please see a short explanation of Tibetan Buddhism Tsok offering below)
Part B Offering of candles. Each candle will be $50.
Part C Few special amulets will be made available. C1- $388 (3 pieces available) C2- $138 (Protector amulet given at random) (6 pieces available)
Part D Wine Offering (12 available) $40 per bottle (Please note wine will be open that day and you can bring the wine back after the event)
Tsok offering is direct short-cut to generate tremendous benefits especially when it is performed on an auspicious day. Below are some of the Key benefits:
Accumulation of Merit: Tsok practice is considered a powerful means of accumulating merit, which is the positive energy generated through virtuous actions. By offering and sharing with a pure motivation and intention, practitioners accumulate merit, which can contribute to their spiritual progress and well-being.
Purification of Negative Karma: Tsok practice is believed to have purifying effects on negative karma, the accumulated effects of past negative actions. Through the act of offering and the recitation of prayers and mantras during tsok ceremonies, practitioners seek purification and the mitigation of the negative consequences of their actions.
Cultivation of Generosity: Tsok practice is an opportunity for practitioners to cultivate the virtue of generosity. By offering and sharing the provisions and items during tsok ceremonies, individuals cultivate a selfless attitude, overcome attachment to possessions, and develop a generous and open-hearted mindset.
Deepening Devotion and Connection: Engaging in tsok practice fosters a deepening of devotion and connection with the enlightened being. Through the act of offering, practitioners express their reverence, devotion, and gratitude, establishing a profound relationship with the divine and inviting their blessings and guidance.
Community Building and Unity: Tsok practice is often performed in a group or community setting, bringing individuals together in a shared spiritual endeavor. The collective participation in tsok ceremonies creates a sense of unity, cooperation, and support within the spiritual community, fostering harmonious relationships and a strong spiritual bond.
Nourishment of Inner Qualities: Tsok practice is not merely about the physical act of offering and sharing food but also involves the internal cultivation of qualities such as mindfulness, concentration, and pure awareness. The rituals, prayers, and visualizations involved in tsok ceremonies provide an opportunity for practitioners to deepen their spiritual practice and nourish their inner qualities.
Swift Attainment of Enlightenment: It is believed that through the sincere and dedicated practice of tsok, practitioners create favorable conditions for swift spiritual progress and the attainment of enlightenment. The blessings received through tsok offerings are seen as catalysts for transformation, supporting practitioners on their path to awakening
Please note that we will be moving to a new location in July 2023. As such all activities will be put on hold till the new location is ready likely in end July. Thank you for your support.
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Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. It is also known as Wesak or Buddha Day.
It is a celebration of Buddha’s birthday and, for some Buddhists, marks his enlightenment (when he discovered life’s meaning).
It is also a time to reflect on his teachings and what it means to be Buddhist.
For this Vesak Day we will be lighting up 21 seven days candle (Candle A) starting from this Tues. On the actual day we will also be lighting up 21 seven days candle (Candle B) and 21 five days candles (Candle C).
The energy exchange for the seven days will be $60 and five days will be $40. Pls indicate Candle A or B for the seven days. First come first serve.
On Friday 5-7th April we will be doing an event for participants’ Ancestors(祖先功德法会). For this event we will be doing prayers and offerings for participants Ancestor to give merits to them.
Each name will be S$40. (For those who wish to put their ancestor name please send me the name in Chinese)
This event will be properly executed in the most appropriate way with the help of my students. Thank you for your kind understanding. Participants will not require to attend this event.
Merit-making is important to Buddhist practice: merit brings good and agreeable results, determines the quality of the next life and contributes to a person’s growth towards enlightenment. Merit making for a deceased loved one will help the deceased in their new existence.
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