Learning the first steps of the Buddha
The person who studies Buddhism enters the initial stage of Buddhism and converts to the Buddha, the Fa, and the Sang, which is called Sanyiyi.
If a person is not subject to three conversions, although he studies Buddhist books, he is still not a Buddhist. Therefore, the conversion to Sambo is equivalent to the student's registration at the school. Only after registration, if you have a student status, you will be considered a student of the school. It can be seen that conversion is very important.
The contents of the three treasures
Fobao refers to the saints who practiced to the Ford, the wisdom is perfect, and they are free from the rim. The Sakyamuni Buddha in history and the Buddha in other worlds are the objects of our veneration.
The magic weapon refers to the method and reason of practice. This is the existing classics of the classics, laws, and traditions that can inspire our wisdom and guide us to practice.
Sui Bao refers to a group that protects the Dharma and educates the sentient beings. Including Bodhisattva, Arahant and the general monks, and the general monks are the center of Suibao.
The name of Sambo
Why do you call the Buddha, the Fa, and the Sangha the Three Treasures?
Because the Three Treasures can instruct all sentient beings to break the evil and repair the good, to get away from the pain, to get rid of the troubles, and thus to get rid of the pain of life, old age, illness and death. Therefore, in terms of meaning, in terms of function, they are extremely honorable, just like the treasures of the world, so they are called treasures.
The analogy of Sambo
In the Buddhist scriptures, six metaphors are used to illustrate the three treasures:
First, rare meaning: the treasures of the world, the poor people can not get; the same is true of the three treasures, the people without good roots can not get, so called the treasure.
Second, away from the dust: the treasures of the world, the body is very pure; the same is true of the three treasures, leaving all troubles, the most clear, the most brilliant, so called Bao.
Third, the power of justice: the treasures of the world, we took the money, it is no longer poor, there are many uses; the same is true of the three treasures, with incredible magic power, so called treasure.
4. Zhuang Yanyi: The treasures of the world have the function of decoration and beautification; the three treasures are also the same, with merits, which can make the sentient beings turn evil to good, so it is called treasure.
5. The most victorious: the treasures of the world are the most valuable among all things; the same is true of the three treasures, which are comparable to other sentient beings and teaching methods, so they are called treasures.
Sixth, do not change the meaning: the real gold in the world, not afraid of the furnace tonic; the same is true of the three treasures, with ever-changing value, so called Bao.
Conversion ceremony
Those who participate in the conversion, under the proof of the Master, repent of the sins of the past with sincerity, and swear to swear forever to the Three Treasures. From then on, they must use the Buddha as a teacher and cannot convert to the evil devils. They must use the Dharma as a teacher and cannot convert to the outside world. The classics; you must be a teacher and you cannot convert to a missionary outside the country. Otherwise, it will deviate from the right path and enter the evil path.
The role of conversion
Although the rituals without conversion have been studied, although Buddhism can be studied, there is always a hesitation in the heart. In addition to expressing prudence and affirming one's own beliefs, participating in the conversion can also smear the roots and enhance the individual's will and confidence through a solemn atmosphere. Since then, it has become more self-disciplined and checkpointed. Under the encouragement and encouragement of teachers and teachers, it is easier to improve personality and strive to practice.
Believers' attitude
Being a Buddhist cannot be named. After being converted by the three gods, before the Buddha statue, it should be the same as the Buddha before; in the case of Buddhist scriptures, it should be the same as the teaching of the deity; before the monks and nuns, it should be the same as the present. This is a devout believer.
Further, we should be supported by the Five Precepts, the Ten Good, the Respect and the Three Treasures. The Buddhist scriptures say:
"Relying on Buddha, not in hell; not in accordance with the law, not hungry; reluctantly, not born."
This shows that this is a very good thing.