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| − | [[Offerings]] of light are appropriate to celebrate events, to offer with [[prayers]] for friends and family during difficult times, and in the days following someone's [[death]]. In the [[tradition]] of [[Tibetan Buddhism]], [[offerings]] of light have great significance. The [[symbolism]] of light dispels the {{Wiki|darkness}} of [[ignorance]] through the light of the [[Buddha's teachings]], [[wisdom]], and [[compassion]] for all [[beings]]. Light is also said to represent the flame of [[awakened mind]], which illuminates [[reality]] as it is. An [[offering]] of light represents the [[aspiration]] to [[attain buddhahood]] and celebrates [[enlightenment]]. The light at the first of the year is [[symbolic]] of lighting [[virtues]] and the light of auspiciousness. | + | |
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| + | [[Offerings]] of {{Wiki|light}} are appropriate to celebrate events, to offer with [[prayers]] for friends and [[family]] during difficult times, and in the days following someone's [[death]]. In the [[tradition]] of [[Tibetan Buddhism]], [[offerings]] of {{Wiki|light}} have great significance. The [[symbolism]] of {{Wiki|light}} dispels the {{Wiki|darkness}} of [[ignorance]] through the {{Wiki|light}} of the [[Buddha's teachings]], [[wisdom]], and [[compassion]] for all [[beings]]. Light is also said to represent the flame of [[awakened mind]], which illuminates [[reality]] as it is. An [[offering]] of {{Wiki|light}} represents the [[aspiration]] to [[attain buddhahood]] and celebrates [[enlightenment]]. The {{Wiki|light}} at the first of the year is [[symbolic]] of lighting [[virtues]] and the {{Wiki|light}} of auspiciousness. | ||
| + | The most [[auspicious]] {{Wiki|light}} [[offerings]] are made before [[consecrated]] images of fully [[enlightened beings]] such as those at the [[temple]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:38, 20 February 2024
Offerings of light are appropriate to celebrate events, to offer with prayers for friends and family during difficult times, and in the days following someone's death. In the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, offerings of light have great significance. The symbolism of light dispels the darkness of ignorance through the light of the Buddha's teachings, wisdom, and compassion for all beings. Light is also said to represent the flame of awakened mind, which illuminates reality as it is. An offering of light represents the aspiration to attain buddhahood and celebrates enlightenment. The light at the first of the year is symbolic of lighting virtues and the light of auspiciousness.
The most auspicious light offerings are made before consecrated images of fully enlightened beings such as those at the temple.
