Qing Ming Compassionate Offering to Homeless Spirits

1. Special introduction to the merits of vast offering:
The Sutra of the Offering to Hungry Ghosts states: "Although offerings are made to Arhats and Pratyekabuddhas, the rewards are limited, and they receive the fruit of human and heavenly rebirths for 500 kalpas. But when food is offered to hungry ghosts, the merit is immeasurable and leads directly to Bodhi, the fruit of which is infinite, bringing limitless benefits of longevity and prosperity." In addition, the tenfold merits of offering food:
1. Performing great acts of generosity, practicing the perfection of giving.
2. Helping the departed and benefiting beings in the spirit realm.
3. Cultivating vast virtuous connections.
4. Receiving protection from Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and the spirits who benefit.
5. Dissipating misfortunes and malevolent energies in the world.
6. Purifying personal karmic obstacles.
7. Increasing blessings and virtues.
8. Dispelling calamities and extending lifespan.
9. Achieving peace and harmony at home.
10. Progressing in spiritual cultivation.

The donor contributes to the following merits:
🔸During Qing Ming, donors express compassion for homeless spirits suffering from hunger and thirst, making contributions to prepare offerings and dedicating the merits to these spirits.
🔸 If there are any remaining funds, they will continue to support the monastery construction, the Dharma’s propagation, and the sangha sustenance, thereby ensuring the donor’s merits and benefits are endless, both in worldly and spiritual wealth.

Blessings and Merit Dedications:
🔸The monastery will create a【Compassionate Offering Memorial Tablet】for the donor.
🔸Through the monastery construction, support of the sangha, and the auspicious merits of the puja, we dedicate the following: "May the spirits receive the Buddha’s blessings, their karmic obstacles cleared, and may they be freed from suffering, resolve their grudges, and be reborn in the Pure Land or a favorable realm, progressing on the path of the Dharma and ultimately attaining Buddhahood. May they develop a great Bodhisattva mind, have harmonious conditions for practice, attain great wisdom, and master all aspects of both worldly and Buddhist teachings, swiftly attain Buddhahood."