JS15 Making Offerings To Ban Foo Dharma Instrument

💫 Offering to the Large Standing Bell in the Main Shrine

Cast by a specialized high-quality bell foundry in Taiwan. The large bell is made of thickened new bronze, with a diameter of 56cm, producing a clear and resonant sound. It comes with an exquisite wooden base and  padded cushion.

🪷 The Significance of the Large Bell:
♦️The Large Bell is an important ritual instrument during Dharma assemblies and chanting sessions. It directs the chanting, calming the mind and body of the congregation, and guiding the rituals in a rhythmic and structured manner, much like military commands.
♦️ The great sound of the Large Bell spreads the Dharma throughout the three thousand worlds, representing the boundless and sacred power of the Buddha's teachings.
♦️ During group practice assemblies, the congregation, with boundless joy, endless compassion, limitless vows, and choral chanting, resonates with the sound of the Large Bell and other ritual instruments, offering this sound to all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. The participants also cleanse themselves of defilements, achieving purity of body and mind, and clarity of thought.

🪷 Offering Merit and Dedication: May the merit of my offering of this great chime bring melodious sound in every lifetime, enabling me to expound the Dharma and liberate all sentient beings. May this life bring me increased blessings and prosperity, peace of mind and body, and tranquility for my family. May I enjoy endless wealth and happiness in every lifetime, be embraced by the Triple Gem, have the favorable conditions to learn the Dharma, accumulate abundant merit, increase my wisdom and merit, and attain Buddhahood.

                              
💫 Offering to the Large Wooden Fish in the Main Shrine 

This is a large, three-dimensional carved Wooden Fish from Taiwan, 61cm wide, made from solid wood. It comes with an exquisite wooden base and a padded cushion.

🪷 The Significance of the Large Wooden Fish:
♦️ Carved in the shape of a fish, it is called a "wooden fish" because fish keep their eyes open day and night. This symbolizes the need for constant vigilance and diligence, avoiding drowsiness and distracting thoughts, and emphasizing the importance of persistent practice without laziness.
♦️ Striking the wooden fish creates a steady rhythm, unifying the chanting speed and pace, ensuring order and harmony.

🪷 Merit and Dedication of Offering: May the merit of my offering of this Large Wooden Fish bring me great diligence and courage in my practice of the Dharma life after life. May I enjoy increased blessings and happiness in this life, with peace of mind and body, and a peaceful family. May I be blessed with endless wealth and happiness in every life, receiving the protection of the Triple Gem, possessing the favorable conditions for learning the Dharma, accumulating abundant merit, increasing wisdom and merit, and ultimately attaining Buddhahood.

💫 Offering to the Dharma Tambourine in the Main Shrine 

This includes a large drum with a drumhead diameter of 60cm, a pair of hanging bells (ground bells) cast in bronze, and a stand for the bells and drums. These are important ritual implements used in temples.

🪷 The Significance of the Tambourine:
♦️ The  Dharma Tambourine serves as accompaniment to chanting during Dharma assemblies. The combination of the tambourine and the bell solemnizes the ceremony and brings joy to the congregation.
♦️ The Dharma Tambourine dispels afflictions and awakens people to the world.
♦️ The drum inspires the congregation to diligently practice.
♦️ In Buddhist activities, the drum, along with other ritual instruments, serves as a musical offering, adorning the Dharma hall.

🪷 Merit and Dedication of Offering: May the merit of my offering of the Dharma Tambourine be such that in every lifetime the sound is melodious and the name resounds, proclaiming the Dharma and bringing joy to all. May this life bring increased blessings and happiness, peace of mind and body, and family well-being. May I be blessed with endless wealth and happiness in every lifetime, receive the protection of the Triple Gem, have the favorable conditions to learn the Dharma, accumulate abundant merit, increase wisdom and merit, and attain Buddhahood.