Why do you have to burn incense and light candles when worshipping Buddha?

1. What is the real meaning of burning incense and worshipping Buddha? Temples are places where Buddhists cultivate their blessings and wisdom. It was called jungle in ancient times. Usually called Sakyamuni Buddha, it is enshrined in the Hall of Mahatma in the temple. Is the prince of Sudoku, the king of ancient India. Later, he became a monk and practiced under the bodhi tree. To be a fully enlightened person is the founder of Buddhism and is respected as a "Buddha" and a "teacher" by Buddhist disciples. The real meaning of burning incense to respect Buddha lies in expressing respect, gratitude and nostalgia for Buddha. Dye clean, dedicate life and realize life. If you do this, you will naturally be blessed and get what you want. Second, do you have to burn incense to support buddhas and bodhisattvas? Not necessarily. There are many ways to support buddhas and bodhisattvas, generally flowers (epigenetic) and fruits (epigenetic). If the conditions are not met, just a glass of water (purity and homogeneity) is enough. However, there is absolutely no need for 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. 3. What does burning incense mean? First, show reverence and respect for the three treasures, so as to demonstrate and 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 are really fragrant, which means "practice precepts diligently, be calm and wise, and eliminate greed, hubbub and delusion". Buddha doesn't like the big and expensive incense in the world, but he likes the precepts and commandments of Buddha disciples, which are really fragrant.

Incense is a symbol of heart fragrance and light.

Because all beings, like Buddha, originally had a sweetheart and a light heart, but they were blinded by delusion and persistence. The purpose of respecting Buddha and Bodhisattva now is to show the original fragrance. It is also a tribute to Buddha and Bodhisattva.

Therefore, as long as one (branch) to three (branches) of incense is lit, the candle will light up. Some people don't understand the truth, thinking that the more incense is lit, the bigger the candle, the more merits will be gained, and they will be blessed by Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

At this time, the meaning of incense sticks will be misunderstood. Moreover, in some places, in order to prevent fire, even if you don't light incense, as long as you have a sincere heart, you can still get the merits of supporting.

Moreover, it is not too complicated to support the Buddha. Usually you can use incense, flowers, lights, water, meals, melons and fruits. If it is not easy, it is ok to be short of a few or none, but you must never offer wine and meat dishes, let alone burn paper ingots in front of the Buddha.