GM46 – Sponsor of the Great Vows Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Shrine

◈ Great Vows Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Verse:
“Namo Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, compassionate in saving beings and bestowing blessings.
All sins and karmic obstacles as numerous as the sands of the Ganges are extinguished,
And the light of Prajñā wisdom shines brilliantly.”

As stated in the Sutra of the Causes and Effects of the Past and Present:
“Among all fields of blessings, the Buddha’s field is supreme.
If one seeks the greatest fruit, one should make offerings to the Buddha.”

By offering exquisite items to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, one will be born into noble and virtuous families among gods and humans, enjoying completeness, abundance, happiness, and auspiciousness.

☘️ Characteristic of the Great Vows Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Shrine:
🪔 Offering 49 Eternal Lamps: Symbolizing Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva’s power to dispel evil and protect against harm, also representing light and hope.
🪔 Offering Fresh Flowers: Bestows purity, dignity, and sublime adornment.
🪔 Offering Fresh Fruits: Brings peace, joy, and early attainment of Buddhahood.
🪔 Offering Pure Water: Purifies body and mind, bringing serenity and joy.
🪔 Offering Incense: Purifies the three karmas—body, speech, and mind—and adorns the banner of precepts.

☘️ Merits of the Donor’s Contribution
🪔 Support the monastery construction, ensuring the propagation of the True Dharma and the widespread of the teachings.
🪔 Any remaining funds will continue to support the monastery's Dharma propagation efforts, benefit sentient beings, and support the Sangha's education and livelihood, thereby increasing the donor’s blessings and merits.

☘️ Blessings and Dedication:
🪔 The monastery will set up a “Blessing Name Plaque” for the donor, praying for health, well-being, and day-and-night auspiciousness.
🪔 One-day offering of Light Lamps, praying for the protection and blessing of the Triple Gem.
🪔 A specially designed Great Vows Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Plaque Card will be offered to Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, praying for continuous compassionate protection.
🪔 The Sponsor will be specially invited to offer incense during the puja.
🪔 The Presiding Monk will personally read aloud and dedicate the donor’s name in the ceremonial prayer.
🪔 With the merits of monastery construction, supporting the Sangha, and the extraordinary virtues of this Dharma Assembly, the dedication is made for the Principal Sponsor:
🪔 “May you and your family enjoy peace and auspiciousness, health and longevity, happiness and well-being.
May all illnesses, karmic obstacles, and mental afflictions be removed.
In this life, may you enjoy longevity and a hundredfold increase in blessings.
In future lives, may you be reborn among gods and humans, enjoying wealth, honor, abundance, and dignity.
May all beings rejoice in your presence, all wishes be fulfilled, and may you always be protected by the Triple Gem.
May you give rise to the great Bodhi mind, be endowed with favorable conditions to study and practice the true Dharma, attain great wisdom and skillful means, fully understand worldly and sacred truths, cultivate supreme faculties, perfect blessings and wisdom, and swiftly attain Buddhahood.”