GY43-Great Compassion and Wisdom Donor

☘️ Merits of Offering Vegetarian Food to the Buddha and Sangha, Upholding Life Protection, and Abstaining from Killing:
🪔 The Sūtra on Differentiation of Karmic Retributions mentions that offering vegetarian meals to the Buddha and Sangha brings ten merits:
💫 Longevity.
💫 A perfect physical appearance.
💫 Strength and vitality.
💫 Excellent memory.
💫 Wisdom and eloquence.
💫 Admiration and joy from others.
💫 Abundance of treasures.
💫 Freedom and sovereignty among humans and gods.
💫 Rebirth in heavenly realms after passing.
💫 Swift realization of Nirvana.

☘️ Donor Contributions:
🪔 Support monastery construction to ensure the lasting presence of the Dharma and its widespread teaching.
🪔 Make offerings of vegetarian food to Shakyamuni Buddha, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, and all Buddhas in the ten directions.
🪔 Sponsor vegetarian meals for the Sangha, praying for the attainment of Dharma sustenance in every lifetime.
🪔 Allocate any remaining funds to continue supporting the monastery’s construction, Dharma propagation, and the Sangha’s education and livelihood, enabling the donor’s merits to grow with inexhaustible blessings and resources.

☘️ Blessings and Dedications:
🪔 The monastery will create a Special Blessing Tablet for the Whole Family, allowing the donor to add up to six names. This tablet will be blessed to ensure the family enjoys peace, auspiciousness, and joy under the radiance of the Buddha’s light.
🪔 Offer a Ten Thousand Blessings Lamp for the donor, praying for continuous illumination from the Buddha’s light and eternal well-being.
🪔 Prepare magnificent offerings before the Buddha and Bodhisattvas to enhance the donor’s and their family’s merits and wisdom, ensuring their blessings extend endlessly.
🪔 The donor will be invited as a Merit Sponsor for the Puja, with participation in the incense offering ritual.
🪔 The presiding venerable will chant and announce the donor’s name during the puja.