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How to Make Offerings at Buddhist Shrines

Sometimes we make offerings alone, but sometimes we make them as a big group. One of the important ways that Buddhists can collect good karma is by making offerings to shrines with good intentions. People offer all kinds of things to shrines in many different ways. There is no reason to feel self-conscious about doing it “wrong.” Mental states to cultivate: Happiness in making the offering Confidence that acts of giving create powerful good karma Gratitude to the Buddha and our teachers Recollection of the qualities of the Buddha Things people frequently offer Small flowers can be [...]

2018-04-13T11:35:27+00:00April 13th, 2018|Visitor Information|1 Comment

A Spiritual Relationship

Who are Monastics? Who are Lay People? The Buddha designed an organization that was perfectly suited to helping as many people as possible achieve the most happiness possible. For those who wanted to dedicate their lives completely to achieving the greatest happiness of full enlightenment he created the community of monks and nuns, also referred to as the Sangha. For those who wished to remain a part of the world while developing the wholesome qualities that lead to enlightenment, he created the community of lay disciples. These lay people observe the Five Precepts. Monks and nuns can dedicate all [...]

2017-07-28T15:42:29+00:00July 28th, 2017|Buddhism, Buddhist Basics|2 Comments
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