GY400-Namo Medicine Buddha, the Lapis Lazuli Light Tathāgata of the Eastern Pure Lapis Lazuli World Principal Patron of the Medicine Buddha Altar

◈ May the pure Lapis Lazuli Light illuminate the ten directions. May the Twelve Great Vows benefit all beings. May Medicine Buddha's compassion dispel illness and suffering, and may blessings and wisdom be perfected, bringing auspicious fulfillment.

▶ Merits
The Sutra of Past and Present Causes and Effects states:
"Among all fields of merit, the Buddha is the supreme field of merit. Whoever wishes to obtain the greatest fruits should make offerings to the Buddha, the supreme field of merit."
Those who offer exquisite items to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas will be reborn among noble and virtuous families in heavenly and human realms, enjoying abundant blessings, prosperity, and auspiciousness.
Distinctive Features of the Namo Medicine Buddha Altar
Offering 49 Lamps — May ignorance be dispelled, and the light of wisdom shine forth.
Offering Fresh Flowers — May one be blessed with purity, dignity, and graceful adornment.
Offering Fresh Fruits — May peace and joy flourish, and may Buddhahood be swiftly attained.
Offering Pure Water — May the mind become gentle and serene, cleansing away physical and mental afflictions.
Offering Incense — May body, speech, and mind be purified, and virtue and discipline be beautifully adorned.

▶ May the merit from the donor's generosity in supporting the construction of the temple and the Sangha bring ever-increasing blessings and inexhaustible abundance throughout their life. 

▶ Benefits
The temple will prepare a Grand Prayer Plaque for the donor, praying for health, peace, and auspiciousness day and night.
One day of Light Offering will be dedicated on the donor's behalf, praying that the light of wisdom may shine brightly and hope may flourish.
A specially crafted Namo Medicine Buddha Grand Prayer Card will be offered before Medicine Buddha, praying for good health and the removal of obstacles and adversities.
The donor will be specially invited to serve as a Principal Patron of this Dharma Assembly and participate in the incense-offering ceremony.
The presiding Dharma Master will formally recite the dedication and announce the donor's name during the ceremony.

▶ Dedication
May the entire family enjoy peace, auspiciousness, good health, longevity, and well-being. May the obstacles of illness, karma, and afflictions be completely dispelled. May this life be blessed with long life and ever-increasing blessings. May future lives bring rebirth in heavenly and human realms with prosperity, abundance, dignified appearance, and the admiration of all beings. May all aspirations be fulfilled according to one's wholesome wishes. May one always receive the protection of the Three Jewels, generate the great Bodhi mind, possess both inner and outer conducive conditions for practicing the true Dharma, attain great wisdom and skillfulness in the Five Sciences, thoroughly understand both worldly and Buddhist teachings, perfect blessings and wisdom, and swiftly attain Buddhahood.