2,600 years ago, when the Buddha walked among us, what kind of wisdom and compassion transformed countless lives?
What unseen power lies behind a single act of sincere offering?
In this livestream, we’ll journey back to the time of the Buddha—
and hear moving stories of how he and his disciples, through compassion and skillful means, guided people to plant the seeds of boundless blessings.
00:00:00 Offering | Livestream
00:00:05 Bathing the Buddha Festival Events
◎ Offering Stories
00:04:52 Story 1: A poor boy’s ticket to Heaven
00:25:54 Why do some people have an endless supply of money and food?
00:40:01 Making offerings to a true dharma practitioner is akin to making offerings to the Buddha
00:41:24 The poor boy made the offering because he wanted something in return. Does it lessen the merit of the act?
00:42:44 Some people make bigger offerings than the poor. Why do they not get their wishes fulfilled?
00:58:20 Story 2: The story of Maudgalyayana’s younger brother
01:08:30 What are some examples of intangible blessings?
01:15:20 The meanings of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity
01:31:44 Viewer’s Story: Whenever I drive to help others, my car uses less fuel
01:32:20 Story 3: The old lady who offered leftover food to Buddha
01:40:03 Why is there such great merit from a bowl of leftover rice?
01:47:40 Why did the Buddha seek alms in harsh conditions?
01:51:21 Story: The billionaire who pretended to be a beggar
01:59:10 Accumulate merits during the Bathing the Buddha Festival and be blessed with happiness and auspiciousness
02:03:15 Viewer’s Story: Offering lights before the Buddha and gilding Buddha statues bring harmony and success in family, career, and studies
02:05:28 Thanking Yu Shu Home sponsors