INCENSE* Just as incense emits a fragrant smoke, so too our good deeds and aspirations will emit pleasant vibrations.
* Three burning joss sticks can symbolize the burning away of our three mental poisons : GREED, HATRED and DELUSION. As we take Refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, we make the aspiration and determination to walk The Path to remove our greed, hatred and delusion.
* The burning joss or the smouldering incense makes us reflect on the IMPERMANENCE, UNSATISFACTORINESS and SOULLESSNESS of our existence.
* As we offer the incense to the Buddha, let us make the strong aspiration:
* As we offer the incense to the Buddha, let us make the strong aspiration:
" MAY MY MIND, SPEECH and BODY BE PURE."
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin
1 comment:
bro.oh how can we get rid of delusion? i'm always in delusion can u give me some action plans again... and thanks for all the spiritual guides...
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