It is said that when Sakyamuni Buddha was born, he walked on the ground and took seven steps. The first six steps represent our six ways, and the seventh step represents enlightenment, so seven represents detachment; Six ways, to achieve the liberation and perfection of enlightenment!

In Buddhism, seven or 108 means perfection. Using seven lamps means perfection. Therefore, the number of lanterns is usually 7 or a multiple of 7. These numbers mean counting in Buddhism.

The benefits of offering lanterns are great. We should always return the merits to all sentient beings, so that all sentient beings will always keep light and wisdom in their hearts and stay away from darkness and ignorance. Therefore, if you can afford to offer lanterns, you should provide them as much as possible, not according to a specific amount. The more, the better.

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The description of the merits of offering lamps in Buddhist scriptures

There are dozens of blessings for giving lights and light. Buddhist scriptures say that those who give lanterns will have a clear eye in the future. According to the Buddhist Sutra, ten kinds of blessings can be obtained by worshipping lanterns:

1, like a lighthouse to illuminate the world;

2. There is no disease in the eyes;

3, it is easy to prove that Tianyantong;

4. Intelligence to distinguish between good and evil;

5, there will be no dark things;

6, it is not easy to be confused by foreign objects;

7, will not be born in a dark and fatuous place;

8. There are great blessings;

9, life is a lifetime, especially in the past;

10, quickly prove nirvana.

The sutra of Buddha's Light and Merits says that people who give lanterns in pagodas, Buddhist temples or Buddhist halls can get countless blessings.

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