Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

If one has any objects associated with heavenly beings
then they may be put into this circle to be offered to the
Buddha. Fill the mandala with rice, using the right hand,
and put into this circle whatever precious worldly things
one has, such as coins from different countries,
sandalwood, gold, silver, medicine, or ornaments for the
dakinis of heaven and mankind. If one has any very
small toys, these may also be offered for Manjusri, the
"boy" bodhisattva, to increase the Dharma Joy.
If the mandala is offered for the three bodies of the
Buddha, then this lowest circle is for the Nirmanakaya.
c. The Second Circle. Precious things included in the
second circle are specially offered to various dakinis.
Flowers and ornaments may also be used here and these
are a special offering when this circle is given to the
Sambhogakaya.
d. The Third Circle. The third and smallest circle
concerns wisdom, and therefore the Dharmakaya, so
one should put within it any objects which are light or
wisdom-symbols such as crystal or things in the form of
a heart, but there are no certain rules about this. Cover
them completely with rice and level the top.
e. The Summit. There are altogether thirty-seven
offerings named in the incantation. Finally, at the
summit, one places something in the form of a jewel to
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