..續本文上一頁ee Precious Ones that Send Forth the Bodhi Wisdom so that all can finally attain the Complete Unsurpassed Way whose merits are limitless to the end of time!
Let all the Sons of Buddha equally receive this Dharma Food!
It is by the power of these Mystical Incantations that you can obtain this Dharma and Alms Food! These Alms, which are as pervasive as the sands of the Ganges, are given to All Sentient Beings so that they can vow to completely and fully renounce meanness and greed, thus speedily casting off their ghostly existences so that they can enter the Pure Land
The ACOLYTE again traces the Sanskrit character "HUM" in the water of the Pure Chalice. this time, however, he uses the first two digits of the Left Hand.
and take refuge in the Three Precious Ones that send forth the Bodhi Wisdom so that all can finally attain the Complete Unsurpassed Way whose merits are limitless and eternal!
Let All Sentient Beings be nourished by this Dharma Food!
When the recitation arrives at the word "Water" the ACOLYTE makes one flick of the Water with his Left Hand while still holding the rim of the Pure Chalice.
It is by the power of these Mystical Incantations that you can receive this Sweet Dew Water!
These Alms, which are as pervasive as the sands of the Ganges, are given to All Solitary Souls so that they can completely and fully renounce meanness and greed, thus casting off their ghostly existences so that they can enter the Pure Land
The ACOLYTE again traces the Sanskrit character "HUM" in the water of the Pure Chalice. using the first two digits of the Left Hand. As the recitation continues after the tracing indicated above, the ACOLYTE begins a series of flicks, beginning with three to his left, followed by three to his right and finishing with two flicks inward towards the Altar. Then turning outward away from the Altar, the ACOLYTE makes two flicks outward toward the ground, and then at the words THIS DHARMA FOOD, begins the last three flicks, timing the flick to punctuate the last three words (THIS DHARMA FOOD). The flick that punctuates (THIS) should be over the right shoulder. The flick that punctuates (DHARMA) should be over his left shoulder. The flick that punctuates (FOOD) should be straight outward towards the ground.
and take refuge in the Three Precious Ones that send forth the Bodhi Wisdom so that all can finally attain the Complete unsurpassed Way whose merits are limitless and eternal!
Let All Solitary Souls be nourished by this Dharma Food!
Now the Assembly begins the Offertory Hymn and at the word "Offering" the Acolyte will take the Pure Food to the Birthless Altar as described below:
The Pure Dharma Food Offering is taken outside and is placed on a Special Platform in the Courtyard. (If this is not possible, then a Special Altar inside the Hall is used. Neither of these Offering Altars contains images of either Buddhas or Bodhisattvas on them, nor visible from them. Otherwise it will be impossible for the Offering to be received.)
The Acolyte now pides the Offering into three portions, reciting as he does:
ACOLYTE
This first offering is given so that those who prey on fish will find their nets empty.
This second offering is given so that those who prey on animals will find their traps barren.
This third offering is given to all other places so that we can pray that living beings will perceive the fragile nature of their bodies and finally attain the Birth of No-Birth.
Thus is the Birthless Altar pided: A Pure and Superior Place!
If it is possible, there is also a Great Stone Canopy over the Altar, or, if not, then a pomegranate or a peach tree near the Altar to provide cover. This is so that the Ghosts and Spirits will not fear to partake of this offering without being seen. This…
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