Buddhas and Bodhisattvas can only face east or north.
It is best to put two pots of flowers on each side of the Buddha and Bodhisattva.
After placing, light three incense sticks.
Read out: fragrant flowers are welcome, fragrant flowers are welcome, and xx Buddha (Bodhisattva xx) is respectfully invited to be located in my home.
Knock three heads at last.
PS: It's best to go to the city Buddhist Association or the provincial Buddhist Association, not to the commercial temples.
What are the taboos about how to worship Guanyin Bodhisattva? There is no need for individuals to tell the public about the Buddha and Bodhisattva icons at home, so there is no need to hold a ceremony to open the light. As long as the icon is placed with piety and respect, and then it is offered with incense, flowers, fruits and other offerings day after day to keep it fresh, neat and clean, so as to show the sacred atmosphere where the icon is located, thus arousing the moral heart of practitioners. In order to keep the indoor air fresh, the incense should be fine. It is advisable to burn incense once in the family Buddhist temple. Don't light a lot of incense sticks, so as not to cause indoor air turbidity. Natural sandalwood and agarwood are the best fragrance types, and it is not suitable to use chemical spices or animal spices to prepare thread or stick incense. In the Buddhist temples of modern families, electric lights can replace candles, and sacrificial tables, incense burners and candlesticks should be cleaned frequently and new offerings should be provided. At the very least, there should be no dust or withered and rotten flowers and fruits. It is best to have regular morning and evening classes every day, at least burn incense and provide water in the morning and evening. Before going out and after arriving home, you should also worship the Buddha to show your gratitude, respect and concern. Families don't need too much, too complicated and too messy to worship Buddha and Bodhisattva icons. One Buddha can represent ten thousand buddhas, and one bodhisattva can represent all buddhas and bodhisattvas. Most families worship Guanyin Bodhisattva, Sakyamuni Buddha, Amitabha Buddha and Pharmacist Buddha. You can choose one of them. If there are already icons of Buddha and Bodhisattva, put the Buddha statue in the middle or above the back, and the Bodhisattva in the front or below. We must make the Buddha stand out to show its dignity. The size of the icon should be commensurate with the spatial position of the Buddhist altar and the Buddhist temple, neither too big nor too small. If the icon is small and made of seven treasures, you can carve multiple niches to set off the greatness of the Buddha statue. After purchasing the Buddha and Bodhisattva icons, most people advocate holding the opening ceremony. From the Buddhist point of view, the opening ceremony is not necessarily necessary. Because the Buddha-Bodhisattva statue is only a tool for practice, the feelings of Buddha and Bodhisattva are everywhere, and the icon is the object of worship. Without idols, there is no object to worship, support and respect. Through this kind of practice, you can get the benefits of practice and get the induction of Buddha and Bodhisattva. But the most important thing is the feeling of confidence, piety and respect, not the icon itself. Therefore, it doesn't matter whether the icon is open or not. There is a lot of knowledge in offering sacrifices to avalokitesvara: avalokitesvara is the most predestined relationship with all beings in avalokitesvara world. If all sentient beings are suffering, as long as the name of Guanyin Bodhisattva is recited sincerely, the Bodhisattva will look for the voice of all sentient beings suffering, and help all sentient beings to get rid of their suffering and realize their wishes with great compassion and boundless magical power. "Hokkekyo" said: All sentient beings have difficulties, and they are forced by infinite sufferings. Guanyin has wonderful wisdom and can save the suffering in the world. Guanyin Bodhisattva Dojo is located in Putuo Mountain in the East China Sea. It is suitable to sit west to east, which can echo the Putuo Mountain in the East China Sea. Can increase aura and wealth. Second, Guanyin is not suitable for dining. Unless your family is a vegetarian for a long time, it is best not to put Guanyin noodles at home on the dining table. Guanyin bodhisattva is a kind and compassionate bodhisattva, and can't bear the suffering of any sentient beings. You can't eat without meat dishes. It's better not to eat them. Third, Guanyin should not face the door. Guanyin idols should not face the door of the room to avoid being washed away by the door. Fourth, Guanyin should not lean against the toilet.
What are the rules for worshipping Guanyin Bodhisattva? Some matters needing attention in burning incense and worshiping Buddha.
Note: incense should not be called "buy", but "please"
Precautions for burning incense:
There are many bodhisattvas in the temple. You can worship them one by one if you like. If time doesn't allow, all you have to do is burn them in front of the Ursa major. The steps are as follows:
Please buy your own incense, others can't pay.
It's best to burn incense with your own fire (three is enough, and you don't need to burn a lot of incense), face the main entrance of the main hall (you can't burn incense in the main hall for fire prevention now), gently hold three Qing Xiang in your hands (the man's left hand is on the top, the right hand is on the bottom, and the woman is on the other hand), and suddenly mention the top, and the burning fire will go out immediately. Never blow it out with your mouth.
When you burn incense, burn incense first and then worship. Many people hold a handful of incense and worship everywhere. There are hot incense ashes everywhere in the temple, and the thick smoke makes people's eyes hard to open. They think that the higher the fragrance, the more sincere the heart. These are expressions that they don't understand. In fact, three incense sticks are enough, and you can worship in one furnace. When "a furnace of ten thousand buddhas" passes by without a Buddhist temple, just cross your hands and worship three times. There are not many Buddhists at all.
Hold the incense as high as your forehead, close your eyes and make a wish; Then worship three times. (The height of incense cannot be lower than the lower body. )
Turn right, facing east (usually the main hall door faces south), make a wish in the third step, and worship three times; Then face south and face north.
After the worship, you can put incense in the incense burner. Note: burn incense with your left hand, because your right hand kills you, and your left hand should be relatively peaceful. You shouldn't throw it into the incense burner.
Don't burn incense when a woman has her period.
Burning incense in the temple is to light your heart, and lighting a lamp is to light your heart. At this time, you can get the blessing of Buddha and Bodhisattva, thus gaining wisdom and so on. So you can burn one, two, three at most. No need to burn more. When you enter the temple to burn incense, you can bring it with you or buy it from outside. However, incense is usually found in the main hall and can be used directly. If economic conditions permit, you can put some merit money into the merit box. If it's hard, don't worry that the Bodhisattva won't blame you. You have the same merit in worshipping Buddha.
But many people who have seen Buddhism please hang a rosary around their necks. Master said that most people can't afford it. So I hope that if a friend invites a rosary in the future, please bring it.
Burn three incense, one for Buddha, one for dharma and one for monk;
In the middle of the cushion in the temple, it is for family members to worship Buddha. In the family, men bow their heads with the left one and women with the right one.
Walk clockwise in the temple to worship Buddha.
Try not to walk in the middle before entering the temple, along the edge of the stairs, men are left and women are right, and try not to walk through the main entrance, because the door of the night abbot enters from the main entrance, while the novice monk enters from the side entrance, so in order to be consistent with the temple, everyone tries to enter from the side entrance, men are left and women are right, crossing their right feet as much as possible when entering, and going out from the side entrance without stepping on the threshold (generally, the threshold of the temple is very high). Never step on the threshold when you enter the temple gate. It is said that the threshold is God's shoulder or something, and stepping on it is disrespectful. )
First of all, be pious, be honest and keep your hands clean. Don't make noise and say irrelevant "nagging" in the temple. Don't point your finger at the Buddha statue. Don't make noise and say disrespectful things. More importantly, you can't make a wish casually, because you must keep it. If you are not sure, don't make a wish. Don't ask for wealth, Buddha didn't bless you to get rich. You can seek peace and health. Don't just promise to give the Buddha something to support and then forget it. Buddha does not dispute your fragrance. This statement tells us not to make promises at will. The so-called life must be carried out as promised. It should be these lies that annoy the Buddha.
Don't cross the futon, because it will also give people an unconscious feeling, and it is impolite to stand in front of the pilgrims who are burning incense when you worship in the future, because it may make others feel (verbally), greedy, (verbally) and stupid, which are the three poisons on the road to practice. It is difficult to see the truth if the three poisons are not extinguished.
To make a wish in Taoist temple is to realize it. Come back after a year's wish has come true. Just go in and ask someone. If you don't make a wish, just worship, then you don't have to. Generally speaking, monasteries don't have to make a wish, but you'd better make a wish and do a lot of good deeds. Make a wish. Make your own wish.
Without the consent of the temple, you may not pick flowers and fruits within the management scope of the temple, or take offerings and other things without permission. This is also a wrong behavior. It's called "four places to steal" and you'll get the result.
Don't eat meat in the temple.
Scriptures are usually distributed in temples. Don't forget to invite a few. What is more precious than scripture in the world? > & gt
There are many taboos about asking bodhisattvas to pay attention to popular beliefs, but they are not real Buddhism, but are mistaken for a taboo of Buddhism. For example, the residual incense in the incense burner can not be cleaned every day, resulting in a mess, which is easy to cause the danger of burning. In fact, every incense burner in front of every Buddha in our temple must be cleaned every morning to keep it clean when it burns for the first time. During the physiological period, female believers in the family dare not go to the temple to worship, or even go to the Buddha to burn incense, recite scriptures, meditate and recite Buddha. In fact, this is a taboo for low-level ghosts and gods. Because ghosts and gods are afraid of blood, they get angry easily at the sight of blood. Ghosts and gods are greedy for blood, but physiological menstrual blood is not blood, so they are insulted and teased; Therefore, women's entry into ancestral temples, temples and halls of ghosts and gods during the physiological period may have adverse consequences. As for the Buddhist Shamini, Bhikuni and Youpoyi, they all live in monasteries, accompanied by Buddhist scriptures and instruments every day, and have never brought disaster because of the so-called problems in their physiological period. When offering Buddha and setting up a Buddhist altar at home, it is generally a folk belief or custom to ask someone to open the icon of Buddha and Bodhisattva first, and at the same time choose a good date and place. From the perspective of doing as the Romans do, this is understandable; Opening the light indicates prudence, choosing the date and place, and praying for good luck. However, from the perspective of Buddhism, Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are everywhere, and there are ten Buddhas and ten dragons in all directions, protecting them. Of course, there are no imaginary problems in folk beliefs, as long as you think it is the most honorable position and settle down for the Buddha statue at the most appropriate time with the most sincere mood. Some people think that some books should not be recited at home, or some books should not be recited at a certain time. In fact, all the scriptures should be read respectfully in a clean place. It's best to wash your hands and gargle first, and burn incense and worship Buddha in front of him. But it doesn't necessarily mean that you can't read any sutras or hold any spells at home, except for the specific practice of Tantric Buddhism. Some people in the family believe in Buddhism, while others believe in God. Can different gods and buddhas be enshrined in the same box? There should be no problem. The Buddha is in the middle, the Bodhisattva is on both sides, and God is outside the Bodhisattva as the external protection of the three treasures. It can also make the gods close to the Three Treasures, practice Buddhism and grow into Buddhas. If you get the consent of your family, after you convert to Buddhism, you can burn incense, sacrifice and pray for the original idols, and then collect them to avoid too many and too messy idols. Many people don't know how to deal with incense ashes and damaged scriptures and cultural relics, and even send them to temples. In fact, as long as you choose clean open spaces and incineration containers, burn them with fire and bury them underground. If it is a metal product, put it away, and it can be used as an antique or worn-out thing after a while. Flowers, fruits, food, tea and other offerings before the Buddha are consumables and must be replaced every day; If it is still edible, it should be used for other purposes, or eaten by family members and should not be abandoned; If it is rotten or corrupt, do garbage disposal. As for whether it is an odd or even offering, there is no limit, and it is even in terms of symmetry. If it is limited to the relationship between material resources, financial resources, location and venue, there is nothing wrong with odd numbers. As for the category, the materials are subject to the range that everyone's financial resources can bear, and they are not perfunctory or extravagant. It is advisable to practice at home in the morning and evening. Only when the body and mind are clean and relaxed can we concentrate on piety. Of course, you can choose a different time because of the nature of your work. It is best not to have Buddha statues in the bedroom, nor to meditate, worship Buddha or recite scriptures in bed; If there is only one house, it is best to cover the Buddha statue with cloth. When worshipping Buddha, the bed should be neat and clean, and then the Buddha statue should be unveiled. If there is no place except the bed, sitting on the bed can also be used as a place to practice. In short, it is based on the principles of respect and purity of mind to achieve solemnity and solemnity. After converting to Sambo, temples and Dojo of other religions and folk beliefs can no longer be converted, but they are still respected; When entering churches, temples and altars, you should bow and ask questions with your hands crossed as a gift. Not as an object of faith, but still as a bond of friendship; Before you have a firm understanding of Buddhism, you can't read blasphemous books and periodicals, otherwise it will mislead you.
What are the basic decoration requirements for Guanyin Bodhisattva at home?
? Keep away from the toilet (close the door at home).
? Not in front of the kitchen.
? Can't put it on TV, refrigerator, etc. , directly below the air conditioner. If you are close to the TV or the environment is complicated, you can make a cabinet with wooden doors. Close the cupboard door when not burning incense, and don't turn on the TV when burning incense. However, the Buddha statue cannot be covered with a glass cover.
? Can not be used in the husband and wife bedroom (except the elderly husband and wife room).
? A single bedroom can be consecrated, but the end of the bed can't face the Buddha platform.
? It can't be used on the balcony protruding from the foundation, but it can be used if it is an indoor balcony.
? Any Buddha and Bodhisattva statue, including incense burners and oil lamps, can't be hung, but must be supported by ground objects such as tables, cabinets and racks. ? Bodhisattva is best located in a bright place by the window, but it is not advisable to lean against the glass window. The back must be against the wall, and there can be no mirrors around the Buddha platform.
? Don't put sundries or other books under the Buddha's platform. Generally, you can put scriptures and instruments.
? The platform of the Buddha statue can't be too low or too high, it is the position where people stand and look up slightly (if it is too low, you can pad the Buddha statue with a more elegant and solemn box).
? There should be oil lamps (frequent oiling will make people's eyes better) and water (several buddhas and bodhisattvas need several glasses of water, and the water should be changed once a day, so you can't touch the cups with your own mouths).
? There should be an incense burner, and incense should be given once every morning and evening, preferably at a fixed time, usually at 6 am, 8 pm or 10. It doesn't matter if you can't be on time.
? There shouldn't be too many buddhas and bodhisattvas in the Buddhist altar.
? According to your own conditions, you can provide fresh fruits (which can make what you want come true as soon as possible) and flowers (which make people more beautiful). Generally, fruits and flowers should be replaced within one week.
What are the precautions for offering Guanyin at home? At home, there are five objects to worship Guanyin, namely: flowers, lights, water, fruits and incense. Can provide five things, namely: flowers, fruits, lights, incense and water. Then worship three times a day.
The most important thing to pay attention to when offering sacrifices to bodhisattvas is to carry out what buddhas and bodhisattvas taught us: don't do evil, but do good. Buddha and Bodhisattva will be very happy to know that you can correct your mistakes and do good deeds, even more happy than you exchange 100 incense for 100 fruit! It's better to change your fortune! God bless those who are upright.
In addition, if you worship Guanyin, you can also recite scriptures in front of Guanyin Bodhisattva.
What's the use of chanting Buddha? Look at the scripture: What does it say in "Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Pumenpin"?
Or it is worth blaming the thief, each with a knife, thinking about its Guanyin power, and being merciful when salty. (solving grievances)
Curse all kinds of poisons, and those who want to harm themselves, read the power of Guanyin, which is more important than themselves. (Curse evil and poison)
Or encounter evil Luo Cha, dragons and ghosts, etc. I miss the power of Guanyin again, but I know I dare not do anything harmful. (ward off evil spirits)
All beings are suffering, and Guanyin's wisdom can save the world's suffering. (to cry for help)
Don't be suspicious if you miss it. The voice of Guanyin Bodhisattva is pure and holy, and you can rely on it when you are in distress.
Take care of all sentient beings with all merits, and be blessed in the boundless sea, so bow down. (We mortals depend on it)
Look at the landlord, it's good to say that "Guanyin Bodhisattva is a popular product" and the holy name of Nanwu Guanyin Bodhisattva.
Attach two points for attention about doing good deeds and accumulating virtues.
First, we should pay attention to filial piety. Filial piety is a great favor on earth. Filial piety can change our destiny, and unfilial is a great blessing. Confucius said that the hardest thing to be filial to parents is "color difficulty", that is, it is difficult to be kind to parents, so treat parents gently, speak softly and not violently in the future.
Second, releasing is a rare kindness in the world. The landlord thinks that it hurts when we get an injection at ordinary times, and it hurts when animals are killed and dead. How scared we were before we were killed. How grateful animals will be to you if you can set them free! In an emergency, you can save an animal's life, and in the future, when you are in trouble, God will help you. This is what goes around comes around.
Master of Hanshan-Fang Sheng Shu
People cherish life, while living beings cherish life, and let it go according to the heavenly heart and Buddha's orders.
Free from three disasters, free from nine horizontal releases, and free from official Lu Sheng.
Release offspring, release families, celebrate release, worry-free, and release less diseases.
Free, settle grievances, free from sin, free from purity, free from avalokitesvara, free from Pu Xian.
The registration of killing fruit is like a mirror, and the Buddha's ten thousand cards are interpreted.
Finally, if the landlord is interested, he can ask a Buddhist introductory book, Enlightenment, to have a concrete and comprehensive understanding. Buddhism explains the origin of the universe, the truth of life, and how we mortals get happiness from pain, which is worth learning. Finally, I wish the landlord peace, health and good luck Amitabha!
Please Guanyin Bodhisattva to Jiuhua Mountain. Please pay attention to 1 and the person you like.
Please be quiet, solemn and compassionate.
It doesn't matter whether the light is on or off. Opening the light is a religious ceremony, originally intended to open the light of wisdom. It's so fake now, it seems that just turn on the light, but not without it. So, why not just give up the Buddha and bodhisattva and respect the one who opens the light?
As the saying goes, sincerity is the spirit. As long as you are sincere, Buddha and Bodhisattva will naturally turn on the light of wisdom for you. How can ordinary people give light to buddhas and bodhisattvas!
4. The economy should also be considered. Because Buddhism is three treasures, Buddhism is wisdom, and it is of course necessary to have wisdom in learning Buddhism.
For your information, Amitabha!
What's the point of inviting Guanyin at home? Please bring back the icon of Guanyin Bodhisattva and enshrine it in the most solemn and sacred place you think. There is a table in front of you. Every morning after getting up and washing, I will take a glass of drinking water and burn a column of incense. Provide some fruits and flowers when conditions permit. The key to worshipping Bodhisattva is sincerity, and etiquette and rules are not that important. Putting the bodhisattva icon in the most solemn and sacred place you think is a way to express sincerity. Secondly, the frequency of worship, insisting on daily water supply and incense supply is an accumulated merit.
Please pay attention to avalokitesvara. If you choose avalokitesvara, you can go to the Buddha shop to see how many bodhisattvas you want to invite. If you think any Bodhisattva is smiling at you or is particularly fond of it, please invite this one.