The significance of turning on the light

Kaiguang is a Buddhist term, which means to invite the incarnation of Buddha and Bodhisattva and Prajna wisdom to live in the Buddha statue.

The location of the opening ceremony of Buddhism is the Buddhist Dojo. Wizards attending the ceremony should get anklets and hold formal precepts. The master of Buddhism should be a mage with high spiritual achievements and the abbot of the temple.

The opening ceremony of Buddhism follows a strict opening ceremony. According to the different inheritance of Han, Tibet, South and France, the version of the opening ceremony is also different. Before the opening ceremony, a cleaning ceremony is usually held first.

This ceremony can be held at the same time as the opening ceremony; It can also be held on the eve of the opening ceremony. The number of chanting (incantations) when turning on the light depends on the length and proportion of the light.

Buddhist temples, pagodas and Buddha statues were completed, and the opening ceremony was held to show Buddhism to the public, indicating that Buddhism will last forever, reminding the public not to forget the grace of the Buddha, to practice diligently, and to open up our own light.

Therefore, it is not people who give light to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and Buddhas and Bodhisattvas do not need people to give light at all. They show their wisdom in the image of Buddha and Bodhisattva, and turn on our own wisdom with the light of Buddha's Prajna. This is the true meaning of Buddhism.

Tibetan Buddhism pays more attention to the opening of Buddha statues and has a complete set of ceremonies. Before the Buddha statue is opened, it is usually necessary to "hide" it. Generally speaking, "installation" means placing different scriptures on the head, limbs, body and other different parts of the Buddha statue. Different Buddha statues have different scriptures.