How to make a wish in front of Buddha

Generally speaking, the main way to make a wish before the Buddha is to burn incense, that is, to light incense, incense, incense, incense and so on. And offer them to all buddhas and bodhisattvas, so that they can repent their karma and pray devoutly, in order to turn over a new leaf.

(1) Preparation before pilgrimage

When you come to the temple to make pilgrimages, you must first dress appropriately, elegantly and moderately, not too exposed or too weird. Wash your hands and face before buying incense, correct your body and mind, be sincere and upright.

(B) the choice of incense sticks

In the incense shop next to the incense burning point, choose small incense candles (you don't need paper money to offer Buddha). There is not much fragrance, and sincerity is the spirit. You can even buy incense sticks or offer other offerings to the Buddha. The fragrance of thread has no pigment, and the fragrance is light. Daxiang is often called grass fragrance, and the materials are mostly sawdust and grass. If it is synthesized with artificial chemical essence, it is harmful to health. If the aroma is pungent, it is caused by chemical substances stimulating the nasal mucosa and should not be used for worshipping Buddha. Hand-held incense, no plastic bags, etc. Pay attention to environmental protection and hygiene.

(3) offering incense sticks

At the point of burning incense, tear off the outer packaging of incense and throw the packaging materials into the bamboo basket. Light a small candle, put it in the candlestick, light a small string of incense, and put that string of incense in the incense burner.

(4) Make a wish in front of the Buddha

Line up in the Sanbao Hall in turn, make three obeisances in front of the Buddha, make each wish, pray for the blessing of the Buddha and Bodhisattva, and make three obeisances. Never kneel for too long, lest others wait. There is a merit box in front of Buddha and Bodhisattva. You can put some money into it at will and call it charity. Temples have a strict financial system to manage and use these donations, such as building temples, setting up Buddhist colleges, spreading Buddhist culture and Buddhist charities.