A Mandala symbolizes the union of the Dharma altar and the spiritual practice space.
The extensive offering of the Mandala is a method of cultivating merit. It is designed to help practitioners develop a heart of devotion, accumulate merit and resources, and establish positive connections through the aesthetic arrangement of the Mandala and the abundant offerings.
Special Introduction to the Merits of Offering and Adorning the Mandala with Sacred Offerings:
(a) Offering Precious Jewel Necklaces: Ensures rebirth in a noble and virtuous family, and results in an abundance of both worldly wealth and spiritual treasures.
(b) Offering the Seven Precious Jewels: Brings about the acquisition of exquisite and rare treasures in this world.
(c) Offering Crystal Lotus Flowers: Represents purity and brilliance like a lotus, leading to freedom from afflictions and defilements.
(d) Offering Incense and Provisions: Accumulates great merit, and ensures that one’s clothing and food are abundant.
(e) Offering Fragrant Flowers: Grants a clean and dignified appearance, with exquisite beauty and grace.
(f) Offering Fresh Fruits: Brings peace and joy, and hastens the realization of Buddhahood.
(g) Offering Scented Flower Water: Symbolizes the purification of the mind, removing impurities, and leads to a fragrant and peaceful body and mind.
(h) Offering the Eight Auspicious Symbols: Increases blessings and wisdom, and brings happiness and safety.
Any surplus of the offerings will be transferred to our donation box for Dharma Propagation as well as to help those in need so that the merits from your donation will grow endlessly.
Blessing names will be listed. KLSEL BFM reserves the final right to make changes to the blessing names if they are not written according to the proposed format.