Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

Removing the topmost jewel, he began to take out
the various objects covered by the rice of the top
receptacle, saying, "The objects that one offers are
not fixed, and anything may be given which is not an
impurity or a poison."
Taking out a tiny black bottle, he said, "This is
called 'Fairy Medicine,' but I like to offer it as its
shape is the same as the nectar flask of the
Long-Life Buddha (Amitayus)."
Mr. Chen then scooped the rice into one basket and
the various objects he placed in a second container.
Next, a head-necklace was taken off the outside of
one ring. "This," the yogi explained, "is offered to
the dakini and when I change these objects—every
month or so—it is given to make some small girl
happy. Then there is this small globe of the world
which I also include, as the stanza says that the
whole world is offered."
It is best to change all the rice with each offering,
leaving only a few grains to show the continuity of the
guru's grace. Afterwards, this rice should not be taken
by the yogi making the offerings, but may be given to
beggars or to animals. Even if one cannot change all the
rice, it is necessary to use at least two-thirds of new
grain.
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