【真誠浴佛】一念真誠，護佑永恆！
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5月4日在台灣浴佛法會中，現場湧進了五千人，天女灑花，人天歡喜，非常吉祥殊勝！
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我在法會浴佛的時候，浴佛台上鮮花簇擁、九龍金盆中也灑滿花瓣，紫色的花瓣叢中，只見一朵明亮的黃色小花。第一勺淨水浴佛身，第二勺淨水浴我心…當最後一勺淨水要沐浴佛陀時，黃色小花也隨著水流，正好落在了太子佛的臂彎裡，好像要特別供養、妝點佛陀，非常的吉祥。
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我們沐浴佛，其實也是在沐浴著我們自己。
浴佛時我們想著：「佛的清淨莊嚴，幫助我也遠離煩惱；佛的吉祥光明，使我也獲得健康；佛有無邊智慧，使我智慧通達，讓我們事業有成，子女也都能學業有成，健康、聰明、智慧、圓滿。」
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在這個殊勝吉祥的日子裡，你還可以向佛「許願」，將心中的願望告訴佛，求佛指引、幫助。將來圓滿願望之後，千萬記住，還要回禪堂還願。
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「還願」的方法很簡單：就是發心，心中對佛的一份「恭敬」就是發心。
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最後祝福有緣參與浴佛盛會的您(你/妳)：
一起浴佛，也讓自己重獲新生，更加健康、聰明、智慧、圓滿。
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「─勺淨水、一柱馨香、一念真誠，護佑永恆！」
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【Bathe the Buddha with sincerity】 A Sincere thought Brings Eternal Blessings
The ‘Bathing the Buddha Blessing Ceremony’ on May 4th in Taiwan was attended by some 5,000 devotees. It was majestic as fairies scattered flower petals, celestial beings in heaven and sentient beings on earth joined in celebration! The atmosphere was extremely auspicious and dignified!
At the ‘Bathing the Buddha Blessing Ceremony’, fresh flowers donned the terrace with much offerings, and the nine golden dragon bowls were dithered with flower petals. In the midst of the purple petals, a bright yellow flower stands out radiantly. As I bathe the Buddha, the first ladle of clear water purifies the Buddha’s body, the second purifies our heart … as I raise the ladle for the third and last time, the yellow flower seemingly in tow with the flow of water, falls neatly in the arm of Prince Buddha, symbolizing exceptional devotion, and embellishing the Buddha – this is most auspicious.
When we bathe the Buddha, we are in reality purifying ourselves. As we bathe the Buddha, our thought should encompass, “Solemnly, with utmost purity and serenity, I seek the Buddha’s help to stay away from undue troubles; the Buddha’s auspicious illumination radiates me with good health; the Buddha’s perfect wisdom grants me boundless mental acuity, so that I enjoy a successful career, my children enjoy success in learning, and may we all be healthy, intelligent, wise and well-fulfilled.”
On this most auspicious day, you can also ‘make a wish’ to the Buddha; earnestly seek the Buddha’s help to fulfill your wish. Following, do remember to revisit the meditation center to convey your gratitude or ‘redeem a vow’ when your wish materializes.
「Redeeming a vow (wish)」is very simple. It is through sincere veneration to the Buddha – that is the mark of respect.
Lastly, I wish all who have the opportunity to participate in the Bathing the Buddha Blessing Ceremony:
To be reborn, enjoy a healthier, happier, wiser, with greater intelligence, as well as a more wholesome and fulfilling life as we ‘Bath the Buddha’ together.
‘A ladle of clear water, an offer of incense, and a sincere veneration bring eternal blessings’!
#BathingTheBuddhaFestival, #BathTheBuddhaWithSincerity, #EternalBlessings, #HealthAndHappiness, #HappinessAndJoy
