Burn incense and worship the Buddha, and don't think about it!The mind is clear, and the evil is far away
Burning incense and worshipping the Buddha is a very common religious ritual, but the basic teachings of Buddhism, especially the law of cause and effect, must be observed. Burning incense and worshipping the Buddha is not only an expression of faith, but also a manifestation of thoughts and actions. While performing this ritual, it is essential to maintain an appropriate state of mind. Here are three ideas to avoid when burning incense to worship the Buddha.
Don't be greedy. This kind of thinking can lead people to try to collude with the bodhisattva in the hope of gaining ill-gotten gains through material bribery or wishful thinking. This thinking goes against the Buddhist law of cause and effect, ie"Good causes bring good results, and evil causes bring bad results"。If we try to change the situation through bribery, we are actually undermining this causal relationship. Therefore, when we smoke and worship the Buddha, instead of focusing on greed, we should focus on improving our spiritual state and cultivating compassion and wisdom.
Don't think badly.
Evil thoughts are thoughts that harm others, and this state of mind is very harmful because it violates the Buddhist principle of compassion. Buddhism emphasizes compassion, kindness, and empathy. Evil thoughts not only hurt others, but also create negative emotions and tensions. Therefore, when smoking and worshipping the Buddha, one should keep a kind heart and wish happiness and well-being for all sentient beings.
Don't try to get anything for free.
Many people go to temples in the hope that the bodhisattva will grant them wealth, longevity, and happiness. This kind of thinking is a casual mentality, thinking that as long as you worship the Buddha, you can get something for nothing. If one just wants happiness but is not willing to put in the effort to achieve it, this is the idea of getting something for nothing, which is contrary to the teachings of Buddhism. Therefore, we must keep in mind that we can only expect good results if we work hard for good intentions. When we smoke incense and worship the Buddha, we should reflect on our actions and original intentions, and strive to cultivate good causes, rather than hoping for opportunities that we don't work for.
Endorsement. Burning incense is an important ritual, but it is very important to maintain the right mindset during this ritual to avoid greed, evil thoughts, and the search for undue gains. These bad attitudes not only go against the basic teachings of Buddhism, but also lead to undesirable consequences. Therefore, it is essential to maintain a compassionate mindset of compassion, mindfulness, and diligence when worshipping the Buddha with incense.