The suggested steps and contents are as follows, and the details are described later.
wholeheartedly, conceive the location where the Buddha statue can be placed.
Look for Buddha-Bodhisattva statues that are predestined friends, such as non-portraits, which are as solid as possible.
if it is convenient, prepare a long-term Buddha table. On the day when the Buddha and Bodhisattva are seated, they should recite the classics with piety and return to the ten dharma circles, and provide them with clean water, incense, flowers, lamps and fruits. After that, keep it clean and tidy day by day, and maintain the heart of Tao.
it's most important to ask the Buddha to recite Buddha's words, arouse his mind and maintain a pure heart.
it is the heart that is the Buddha, and it is the heart that is the Buddha.
However, due to different personal circumstances, the following are some explanations, such as the living conditions, the location of the Buddha table, the request for Buddha's seat, and support.
1. Living conditions
If you live in a dormitory or share a room with others: 1) When you have different beliefs, you can use Buddhist scriptures instead of Buddha statues in order to avoid arousing others' resentment. Before and after the lecture, ask questions and bow to express piety and respect. 2) When only one person in the family learns Buddhism, the same as above.
In the dormitory or at home, the belief is the same, and there is still room, so it is better to set up a Buddhist table or a Buddhist temple.
Second, the location of the Buddha table
is the center of family stability. Give priority to places that you can see as soon as you enter the door or every room.
it should face the doors and windows with plenty of sunshine. Don't face or turn your back on the toilet, stove, or your bedroom.
if conditions are plentiful, choose a quiet room. Used for chanting and meditation, to avoid receiving visitors, feasting and frolicking.
third, please seat Buddha
Buddha is light, and it is the ignorance that Buddha opens the wisdom of all beings. Therefore, inviting Buddhists and Bodhisattvas to their homes is to invite the protectors of Buddhists and Bodhisattvas, Long Tian, to come here and settle down.
if the Buddha statue is not a portrait, whether it is wood carving or bronze sculpture, it is better to be solid.
Buddha and Bodhisattva are invited to provide offerings with clean water, incense, flowers, lamps, fruits, etc. on the same day. Monks and fellow initiates who are predestined friends can also be invited to come and recite sutras (such as Heart Sutra, Great Compassion Mantra, Diamond Sutra, etc.). If you have no spare energy, your heart will be fragrant and you will recite the classics. Later, he returned to the dharma circle and made a heartfelt interest in ten parties.
Explanation of the difference between temples and residences: In the past, due to various conditions such as production expenses, handling and assembly, traditional Buddha statues were often hollow. Later, in public, monks held a ceremony of putting treasures in the Buddha statue, which was called opening the light. The purpose of the ceremony is to inform the public, and to cultivate spiritual practice and respect.
As the personal residence is not a Dojo, inviting statues of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas is a way to remind practitioners to learn from these instructors, how to practice, how to make vows, get excited, live, sit and lie. Generally speaking, "opening ceremony" is not necessary.
Being confident, respectful and sincere is the beginning of asking for Buddha and guiding practice.
IV. Providing for
It is better to recite scriptures, and other materials should be prepared as needed.
In the modern residence, electric lamps can be used instead of oil lamps. Change the supply of clean water every day, and burn incense on the principle of fragrance (natural sandalwood or agarwood is preferred). For fruits, fragrant flowers, tea, etc.
always take Buddha and bodhisattva as your mentor in your heart, and practicing in your heart is true support.
best wishes? On the Bodhi Road, double cultivation of fortune and wisdom.