Why burn three incense sticks? What do three sticks of incense represent?

Buddhist etiquette has three fragrances, indicating that "abstinence, determination and wisdom" are not missed; It also means to support Buddhism, Buddhism and monks to live in the three treasures.

A incense is a sign of repentance. To repent, you can throw one incense or burn three.

Three fragrances are appropriate. This means that "abstinence, determination and wisdom" cannot be missed; It also means to support Buddhism, Buddhism and monks to live in the three treasures. This is the most complete and civilized incense offering. There is not much fragrance, but the heart is in my heart. As the saying goes, "burn three civilized incense and respect a sincere heart."

Incense steps:

Going to middle school first is to respect Buddha, and silently say: respect Buddha, feeling but not fascinated;

It is right to go up again, that is, to respect the law, and to meditate in your heart: to respect the law is just but not evil;

Finally, I turned to the left, that is, I respect the monk, and I said to myself: I respect the monk, but I am clean and clean.

Extended data

meaning

First, show reverence and respect for the three treasures, so as to demonstrate and attract all beings.

The second is to send a message to the void dharma circle to understand the ten treasures blessing.

Third, it means burning incense in ten ways to remind Buddhist disciples of their selfless dedication.

Fourth, it means that Buddhist precepts are really fragrant, which means "practice precepts diligently, keep wisdom, and eliminate greed, hubbub and delusion". Buddha doesn't like the big and expensive incense in the world, but he likes the precepts and commandments of Buddha disciples, which are really fragrant.

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