Introduction: On the day of the Buddha Festival on the eighth day of April, no matter how busy you are, keep in mind: 1 requirement, 2 do not do, 3 do not be empty
The eighth day of the fourth month is a very important day in traditional folklore, called the "Buddha Bathing Festival", which is considered to be a sacred festival in the folk.
According to legend, when Shakyamuni was born, nine dragons spat perfume to bathe him. Therefore, every Buddha's birthday, Buddhists hold a Buddha bathing event to commemorate it. This festival is also known as "Buddha's Birthday", "Longhua Meeting" and so on.
The Buddha Bathing Festival first appeared in the Three Kingdoms period at the end of the Han Dynasty, when it was mainly held in monasteries, and began to prevail during the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, and gradually became a fixed festival. Therefore, it can be said that the Buddha Bathing Festival is a product of the combination of Buddhism and traditional Chinese culture.
On the day of the Buddha Bathing Festival, people celebrate and commemorate the birth of the Buddha in various ways. For example, a bronze Buddha is placed in the temple and bathed in incense soup. In addition, there are activities such as ordination and fasting, which are important customs of the Buddha Bathing Festival.
For example, Vesak Day in Southern Buddhism commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Moreover, the festival is very popular in South and Southeast Asia, attracting a large number of Buddhists every year.
On the day of the Buddha Festival on the eighth day of April, no matter how busy you are, the elders remind you to remember: 1 requirement, 2 do not do, 3 do not be empty, abide by the old tradition, and increase blessings!
1. "1 Requirements"
1. Pray for peace
"Bathing Buddha Festival", as the name suggests, the main custom must be to "bathe Buddha". According to custom, people usually wash the Buddha statue with water soaked in various famous incense to wash away the troubles and dirt in the heart, and pray for peace and happiness.
So, if you are a believer or want to pray for peace and happiness, you can go to the temple to "bathe in the Buddha" if possible.
In addition, various festivals and celebrations are held in the temple on this day, such as chanting, releasing life, and praying for blessings.
2. "2 Don't Do"
1. Fusheng
The day of the Buddha bath is the birth day of Shakyamuni, and the Buddha pays attention to compassion, so try not to kill living beings on this day, but to have compassion and not harm any life.
Many people may say that I am not a believer and there is no need to obey it. Of course, it can be said, but modern people are reminded not to believe nothing, not to care nothing, but to have reverence and gratitude for nature and ancestors.
2. Avoid meat eating
This point does not need to be explained too much, everyone understands that the Buddha Bathing Festival is a Buddhist festival, and meat must be avoided. Therefore, on the day of the Buddha Bathing Festival on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, everyone is reminded to eat as vegetarian as possible to express their respect for the Buddha.
3. "3 is not empty"
1. The Buddha Bathing Day is not empty on this day
I heard from the old people around me that on the day of the Buddha Bathing Festival, people will pray for marriage in some special ways, such as giving food to those in need, or participating in some Buddhist rituals and pujas. These activities all imply a bond with the Buddha and with all the people around you who know each other and the unknown and do not know.
Of course, after all, the Buddha Bathing Festival is not a statutory holiday, and many people are at work, so they can't go to the Buddha Bathing Buddha to participate in the puja, and it is inconvenient to find people who need food to give alms.
But we can do as much good deeds as possible on this day, and make some good karma. For example, if you give someone a smile or a compliment, you can be considered a good match.
2. The dining table cannot be empty on the day of the Buddha Bathing Festival
The Buddha Bathing Festival is one of the important festivals in Buddhism, and according to custom, various offerings will be prepared to worship the Buddha to express respect and gratitude to the Buddha.
Therefore, on this day, the table should not be empty, it is best to put black rice, salted beans, zongzi, etc., these delicacies are not only to worship the Buddha, but also to pray for the Buddha's blessing and blessing.
In addition, in ancient times, in addition to offering sacrifices to the Buddha, these foods were also used to give alms to the poor. It means to warn us that only when we give will we be rewarded, and only when we give will we get something.
3. The expectations of the Buddha Bathing Festival cannot be empty
The Buddha Bathing Festival, as a day of prayer, is an excellent time for us to make good wishes for ourselves and our families. Let us sincerely pray for good health and good health, good life and all the best for our families.
At all times, we should have a heart full of hope. Because it is this expectation and prayer that guides us forward like a beacon, so that our life path is no longer confused, and it is full of clear direction and strength. Therefore, the expectations of the Buddha Bathing Festival cannot be empty.
The "Buddha Bathing Festival" is here, come and pray for yourself and your family in the comment area! I wish myself and my family: "Smooth career, harmonious family, good health, and steady growth in income!" ”
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