LF33 – Prayer Lamp Offering to Manjushri Bodhisattva

May my wisdom of hearing, contemplation, and meditation increase.
May my eloquence in teaching, debating, and composing flourish.
Grant me both common and uncommon siddhis.
May all accomplishments swiftly arise through your blessings.
 ~ From the Praise to Manjushri ~

🍃 Merits of Manjushri Bodhisattva
🪔 All Buddhas of this Fortunate Aeon aroused the Bodhi Resolve through Manjushri’s guidance; thus he is honored as the Teacher of All Buddhas.
🪔 During the time when Shakyamuni Buddha taught in this world, he manifested as a bodhisattva, one of the Eight Great Close Sons.
🪔 His speech is flawless and gentle, earning him the name “Sublime Voice.”
🪔 His wisdom is profound, and his compassion vast. He often appears holding a wisdom sword, symbolizing the cutting of all afflictions and karmic obstacles.

🍃 Merits of the Offering
🪔 Supporting the construction and development of the Monastery, ensuring the Dharma remains and spreads widely.
🪔 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 & Dedication
🪔 Monastery will prepare a Radiant Prayer Lamp on behalf of the donor and offer it to the Supreme Manjushri Bodhisattva. May the donor gain great wisdom, master the teachings of all sutras and treatises, attain unobstructed eloquence, and be guided by Manjushri life after life. May they realize the Three Principal Aspects of the Path and ultimately attain Buddhahood.
🪔 With the profound merit of supporting Monastery construction , Sangha support, and the Lantern Festival, we dedicate:
 “May the donor enjoy auspiciousness day and night, be protected and blessed by the Teachers and the Triple Gem, grow in merit and wisdom, and swiftly attain Buddhahood.”