V401 – Merit Donor of the Auspicious Bathing Pool

🪷 Verse for Bathing the Buddha
I now bathe all Tathāgatas,
Adorning the ocean of pure wisdom and merit.
May beings of the Five Defilements be freed from impurities,
And together realize the Tathāgata’s pure Dharma Body.

⭐ Merits
The Sutra on the Merits of Bathing the Buddha states:
“Bathing the Buddha image is the foremost among all offerings, surpassing even the offering of countless treasures equal to the sands of the Ganges. Through bathing the Buddha, one gains present-life blessings, wealth, and joy, freedom from illness, and longevity. All wishes and aspirations are fulfilled, and family members and loved ones will enjoy peace and stability.”

The Sutra on Bathing the Sangha in the Warm Bathhouse records that, through the meritorious act of offering a bathing pool, the donor will obtain seven great blessings:

Freedom from illness, physical strength, stability, and well-being.
Pure rebirth, dignified appearance, and freedom from defilements.
A naturally pleasant fragrance, cleanliness, and being well-liked by others.
Radiant complexion, noble presence, and admiration from all.
Removal of impurities, natural enjoyment of blessings, and insight into past lives.
Pleasant speech, pure and even teeth, with words that are well received.
Natural abundance of clothing, adornments, and precious jewels.

⭐ Offering Merit
By supporting the Monastery and the Sangha through such offerings, the donor’s blessings will continuously grow and be inexhaustible.

⭐ Benefits
A Grand Blessing Tablet will be established at the main altar of the Monastery for the donor, invoking the illumination of the Buddha’s light.
A specially prepared Fulfillment Bathing Blessing Card will be dedicated, praying for the donor and family to enjoy good health, removal of obstacles, peace, auspiciousness, and growth in blessings and wisdom, leading swiftly toward enlightenment.
A Light Offering Lamp will be dedicated on behalf of the donor, invoking the protection and blessings of all Buddhas.
The donor will be specially invited as a Merit Benefactor of the puja, with the honor of participating in the incense-offering ceremony.

⭐ Dedication of Merits
“May the Buddha’s light universally shine and bestow blessings;
May calamities be dispelled, obstacles and karmic hindrances removed;
May body and mind be healthy and strong, with long life free from illness;
May the entire family enjoy peace and auspiciousness, and all undertakings proceed smoothly without worry;
May we encounter the Three Jewels life after life, perfectly learn and practice the true Dharma,
And may all virtuous aspirations be completely fulfilled.”