The Grand Prayer that Blesses and Benefits All Sentient Beings 水陆法会

The Grand Prayer that Blesses and Benefits All Sentient Beings was inaugurated by Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty during his reign (502-549). It stands as one of the most virtuous Buddhist ceremonies, encompassing the dispelling of misfortune, universal liberation, and the offering of both Dharma teachings and sustenance to the ten Dharma Realms. Months of meticulous preparation culminate at the commencement of the puja, marked by consecration and boundary-setting rituals. This sacred observance not only facilitates the liberation of those who have departed but also nurtures the accumulation of virtues for the living.

The venue for this profound ritual is partitioned into the Inner Shrine and the Outer Shrines. The Outer Shrines are further categorised as the Grand Shrine, the Flower Adornment Shrine, the Surangama Shrine, the Lotus Shrine, the Shrine of the Various Sutras, the Pureland Shrine, and the Pali Shrine. Each of these shrines hosts distinct rituals and recitations of various sutras. Spanning seven days and nights, this grand prayer engages approximately a hundred Venerables. Throughout this duration, a total of 64 prayer sessions will be conducted across the diverse Inner and Outer Shrines,

水陆法会又称水陆道场，是汉传佛教经忏法事中最殊胜的法会之一。水陆法会聚集十法界的四圣（佛、菩萨、声闻、缘觉）和六凡（天、人、阿修罗、地狱、恶鬼、畜生），法会中所供养、救度之众生范围广泛，集消灾、普度、上供、下施等诸多不可思议且冥阳两利的殊胜功德，不仅为亡者超度；也为生者植福。愿以此法会功德回向一切有情，增福延寿、消灾免难；普渡六道众生，令其离苦得乐，共成佛道。

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