Furthermore,
this relics worship can be used with the
Anussati (Buddha's
remembrance) as follows:
1.
Buddhānussati (recollection
of the Buddha; contemplation on the virtues of the Buddha)
:- after worshipping the relics, we should recollect
the kindness of Lord Buddha
2.
Dhammānussati (recollection
of the Dhamma; contemplation on the virtues of the Doctrine)
:- after worshipping the relics, we should recollect
the Dhamma achievement to transform normal bones into relics.
3.
Saṅghānussati
(recollection of the Sangha;
contemplation on the virtues of the Order)
:- after worshipping the relics, we should recollect
the kindness of the Sangha.
4.
Sīlānussati (recollection
of morality; contemplation on one’s own morals)
:- after worshipping the relics, we should recollect
the Sīla
achievement to transform normal bones into relics.
5.
Cāgānussati
(recollection of liberality;
contemplation on one’s own liberality)
:- after worshipping the relics, we should recollect
all donations we have made.
6.
Devatānussati (recollection
of deities; contemplation on the virtues which make people
become gods as can be found in oneself)
:- after worshipping the relics, we should recollect
how the Dhamma made normal people into devas or gods who protect
relics.
7.
Maraṇassati (mindfulness
of death; contemplation on death)
:- after worshipping the relics, we should recollect
about death which no one can run away from, even the Arahants.
8.
Kāyagatā-sati (mindfulness
occupied with the body; contemplation on the 32 impure parts
of the body)
:- after worshipping the relics, we should recollect
that our bodies are not beautiful for long. After death, they
shall be only skeletons.
9.
Upasamānussati (recollection
of peace; contemplation on the virtues of
Nibbāna)
:- after worshipping the relics, we should recollect
Nibbana which has been achieved by all Arahants.
10.
Ānāpānasati (mindfulness
on breathing)
:- after worshipping the relics, we should bring
our awareness to our in and out breathing.
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