Executive Summary: Merit of Sponsoring Relic Altars and Embroidered Reliquary Coverings
A case study from the Dream in Dream Kindergarten revealing the celestial fruits of supreme relic veneration. Sponsoring gilded sandalwood altars (Busabok) and weaving pure gold-embroidered silk tapestries studded with pearls and pink sapphires to drape over the Buddha’s holy bodily relics guarantees rebirth into supreme dynastic royalty, incandescent golden skin, lavish garments, and universal adoration by humans and devas across lifetimes.
1. The Devotee of the Supreme Physical Relics
During her mortal lifetime, this noble aristocrat held transcendental reverence for the bodily relics (Dhatu) of the Shakyamuni Buddha. When a regional monastery enshrined authentic relics of the Tathagata without an appropriate altar, she consecrated her wealth to “Commission Master Woodcarvers to Sculpt a Gilded Sandalwood Pavilion Throne (Busabok) and Mobilized Master Weavers to Loom Heavy Pure Silk Brocade Interwoven with Solid Gold Threads, Freshwater Pearls, and Pink Sapphires to Drape Over the Sacred Shrine.” Offering the pinnacle of aesthetic reverence to the Buddha’s holy corporeal remains (Buddhanussati and Dhatu Puja) generates the most refined, elevated karmic nobility obtainable in mortal existence.
2. The Blessings of Sponsoring Relic Altars and Textiles
- Rebirth into Eminent Royal Dynasties: Reflecting the imperial exaltation given to the relics, the patron is reborn into royal courts or billionaire family dynasties. From birth, she enjoys sovereign dignity, boundless respect, and legions of devoted attendants.
- Incandescent Golden Complexion and Sublime Haute Couture: The gold brocade textile transforms her biological form. She possesses porcelain, flawless skin with a subtle pink-gold luster (Suvanna-vanna), while always being adorned in magnificent, luxurious, and elegant attire effortlessly.
- Spontaneous Adoration by Celestial Devas and Humans: Reverencing the supreme relic emanates an irresistible magnetic aura of wholesome grace. Both terrestrial beings and celestial devas instinctively protect, revere, and facilitate her endeavors, keeping her untouched by malice.
3. Spiritual Solutions
Luang Por Dhammajayo proclaimed: “The gold-embroidered tapestry you reverently drape over the Buddha’s relics today becomes the celestial silks and incandescent golden body you wear in heaven tomorrow.” Relic veneration is equivalent to worshiping the living Buddha Himself. Those feeling marginalized, lacking personal elegance, or seeking supreme social dignity should actively “Contribute toward reliquary pavilions, offer fine saffron silks to wrap Buddha images, and gild stupas.” Adorn the Buddha’s relics with utmost beauty, and the cosmos will adorn your destiny with peerless majesty.
