GM31 – Collective Offering: Compassion & Vow Ocean Jeweled Mandala

◈ Even amidst turbulent waves, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas continue to lovingly protect, accompany, and guide us… An Auspicious Offering for Every Family

☘️ Main Mandala Introduction
🪔 From beginningless time in the ocean of cyclic existence, beings are like those lost amidst raging waves—yet ever upheld by the grace of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, the eternal refuge of all!
🪔 Offering sublime objects to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas brings wealth, nobility, and abundant resources, ensuring rebirth in heavenly and human realms with perfect enjoyment.
The Sutra on Past and Present Causes and Effects teaches:

“Among all fields of merit, the Buddha-field is supreme. If one seeks great fruition, one should make offerings to the Buddha-field.”

☘️ Special Benefits of Offering to the Auspicious Mandala:
💫 Eight Auspicious Symbols – increase blessings and wisdom, peace and joy.
💫 Seven Royal Treasures – perfect both worldly and transcendental merits.
💫 Fragrant Incense – bring abundant blessings and future dignity.
💫 Saffron Water – express noble prayers and blessings.
💫 Fresh Fruits – bring peace, happiness, and swift realization of Buddhahood.
💫 Exquisite Food – gather vast blessings and obtain abundant sustenance.
💫 Supreme Offerings – swiftly accumulate the wealth of blessings and wisdom.

☘️ Merits of the Offering
🪔 Supporting the construction of the temple, allowing the True Dharma to endure and spread far and wide.
🪔 During the puja, the Monastery will establish a majestic and meaningful mandala, jointly offered by the donors, delighting the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, gathering vast blessings, and bestowing great auspiciousness.
🪔 Any remaining funds will continue to support temple building, Dharma propagation, and the livelihood and study of the Sangha, so that the donor’s blessings grow ever greater and benefits are inexhaustible.

☘️ Blessings & Dedication
🪔 Monastery will prepare a Collective Offering Auspicious Mandala Grand Plaque on behalf of the donors, respectfully placed before the Buddhas for blessings.
🪔 A Light of Blessings Lamp will be offered for one day, praying for the constant protection and blessings of the Triple Gem.
🪔 With the profound merits of this Dharma Assembly, dedication is made for the donor: “Through this recitation, offerings to the Buddhas, and Sangha Dana, may the boundless merits be dedicated to the removal of all karmic, illness, and obstructing demons. May all favorable conditions increase, all obstacles to learning the Dharma be purified, present-life blessings flourish immediately, and in future lives, may food, clothing, and resources be abundant. May you always be embraced by the Triple Gem in every life.”