This morning, a caucasian family came and visited the Fo Tang when the devotees were 绕佛-ing (not sure how to spell in English).
This family seems to be Australians. I was very glad to see because they were so near to Dharma... and from such a distant place which they have the opportunity to learn... It's rare and fortunate chance.
I was hoping they joined in the 绕佛. But I asked myself: "What is 绕佛? Why 绕佛? What if they ask?"
I was "pawned" by my question....
lol
Circumambulation is the act of going around an object of veneration, such as a stupa (a monument which houses holy relics of the Buddha or great Sangha masters), a Bodhi tree (which the Buddha sat under for shelter before he attained Enlightenment) or a Buddha image – for three times or more as a gesture of respect. It is done by walking clockwise meditatively, keeping one’s right towards the object of veneration. Doing so reminds us to keep the Buddha’s teachings in the centre of our lives.
web source: http://moonpointer.com/new/2009/11/significance-of-clockwise-circumambulation/
Originally posted by realization:Circumambulation is the act of going around an object of veneration, such as a stupa (a monument which houses holy relics of the Buddha or great Sangha masters), a Bodhi tree (which the Buddha sat under for shelter before he attained Enlightenment) or a Buddha image – for three times or more as a gesture of respect. It is done by walking clockwise meditatively, keeping one’s right towards the object of veneration. Doing so reminds us to keep the Buddha’s teachings in the centre of our lives.
web source: http://moonpointer.com/new/2009/11/significance-of-clockwise-circumambulation/
thx... the term is sure hard to spell
Sentient beings mind is clouded with defilement activities since the past. This is one of the best method to bring the mind into focus while simultaneously maintaining a physical health balance through walking, and achieving the inherent enlightenment. An object of veneration is the enlightenment nature known as Buddha (ä½›), and circumambulation is one's omnipresent nature - the wholesome understanding is the circumambulation of one's mind activities be on present of inherent enlightenment nature. Physical body needs exercise to maintain its well beings, and walking exercise is one of the best, many people like shopping, and how to shop while jogging without feeling so tire. By and large, people walk - at home, shops, works etc. Generally, it is most suitable for all walks of life. Applying most suitable routine performed by most living beings to achieve its supreme nature. Buddha name recitation / remembrance in circumambulation brings enormous merits and blessings for both mind and body.
Namo Amitabha
this morning, a lady in wheelchair joined in the circumambulation...
suddenly i was choked with emotions...
damn emo shit
Walking meditation.