Why do you burn incense when worshipping Buddha?

First, the origin, which is related to the geography and climate of India. In summer in India, the warm and humid air from the Atlantic Ocean attacks more pathogenic Phytophthora, so people burn spice wood to drive away sick air and purify the air. When the Buddha was lecturing, many people listened to Buddhism, and the air was dirty, so disciples at home offered incense.

Second, the cultivation is impermanent. When burning incense, you can see cigarettes floating in the dharma world, from tangible to intangible, which makes people realize that color is empty. There is a Bodhisattva in the Shurangama Sutra, who knows the truth from cigarettes.

Third, to express Buddhism, it is often said that "my heart is fragrant" means that my heart is like smoke and I can be integrated with the Buddhas in the dharma world; Xiang Zan said, "The precepts are really fragrant and burn to the sky. Disciples are devout, and they are hot on the golden stove. . . . . "At this time, incense is a wise solution. Therefore, there is often a saying that incense is burned for wisdom and flowers are offered for wealth.

There are many kinds of incense, which are divided into petal incense (Xiao Mu fast), thread incense (one kind of incense), coil incense (hanging incense) and foam incense (burning incense into powder) due to different processing techniques ... In short, the meaning of burning any incense is the same.

Now some people turn a lot of incense into firewood and lose the original intention of burning incense.

The correct way to burn incense and pray for blessings

According to the traditional custom of our country, every year during the Spring Festival and the first and fifteenth days of the lunar calendar, people have the habit of going to temples to worship Buddha and pray for blessings. In order to make the ten parties believe in planting Futian, gain legal benefits widely and walk with the right heart, we will briefly introduce the correct method of burning incense and praying for legal benefits.

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, keep wisdom, 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.

Fourth, can you get it by burning incense for money?

You can't. The Buddhist scriptures say, "In Buddhism, everything is needed". The key is to understand the truth, and the pursuit of wealth should be as reasonable as the law. Burning incense to ashes is selfless dedication, which is what Buddhism calls "giving." This enlightens us: to seek wealth and happiness from life, we must first give up wealth and plant happiness. Wealth is the cause, wealth is the fruit. Giving up is the cause, the result, and giving up. Therefore, a person's blessings are made by himself, not given to you by Buddha and Bodhisattva. Buddhists often say: "Life is made by yourself, and happiness is found by yourself." Did you make a fortune by burning incense? This is purely "with the heart of ordinary people and the belly of all buddhas." Buddhists and bodhisattvas are deeply saddened. How can they care about your big incense and small incense like ordinary people and give them wealth respectively? Of course not.

5. What if someone must burn incense?

Monastery is a place for public activities, and burning incense is generally restricted. In addition, there are many people on holidays, and a little carelessness in burning incense will burn others. Smoke billows, which is not conducive to environmental protection and is easy to cause fire. In this way, seeking happiness will not succeed, but will create endless evils. Believers who must burn incense can give incense to the temple for management and agree to arrange it. When it is burned, the monks in the temple will also pray for you.

6. What kind of wish should I make to burn incense and worship Buddha?

Burn incense and worship Buddha, your heart should be clean, and the results can be spotless and blessed. If you want to make a wish, when you give up the idea of selfishness and harming others and make a big wish to benefit the society and all beings, you will have infinite merits. The Buddhist scriptures say: "Worship the Buddha and destroy the river sand; It is also true that the blessing will increase infinitely when chanting Buddha.

7. How many incense sticks are suitable for worshipping Buddha and Bodhisattva?

Three fragrances are appropriate. This means that "abstinence, determination and wisdom" cannot be missed; It also means to support Buddhism, Buddhism and monks to live in the three treasures. This is the most complete and civilized incense offering. There is not much fragrance, but the heart is in my heart. As the saying goes, "burn three civilized incense and respect a sincere heart."

There are many buddhas and bodhisattvas in the temple. Does every Buddha and bodhisattva have to burn three incense sticks?

Not necessarily. Generally, it is enough to put three incense sticks in front of the Hall of the Great Hero, and the effect of other halls is the same. Of course, it can also be decided according to the regulations of the temple and the distribution of incense burners in the temple, but it is advisable to have no more than three incense burners per incense burner.

9. Is it correct to worship Buddha with lighted incense in your hand?

Not correct. After the incense is lit, it should be inserted in the middle of the incense burner, and the first incense should be inserted in the middle. Meditate in your heart: to support the Buddha, feel but not be fascinated; The second incense is inserted on the right, and I meditate in my heart: the method of offering is right but not evil; The third incense was inserted on the left, and I said to myself: feed the monk, clean and clean. After the incense, you should stand upright and cross your hands to worship the Buddha. Now some people light a handful of incense and hold it in their hands to worship Buddha. This may not only cause fire, burn others or yourself, but also burn sacrificial mats and utensils, and even cause smoke billowing, polluting the environment and endangering health. It's really uncivilized, not as good as the law.

10. What is the best way to support Buddha and Bodhisattva?

The Buddhist scripture says, "All offerings come first." The so-called Buddhist support is the teachings in Buddhist scriptures, such as the principles of Buddhism being recited, self-transformation, and speaking to people. That is, in daily life, in dealing with people and things: "If you don't do evil, all good will be pursued."

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