It is said in the Ten Wheel Sutra of the Essence of Earth (Kshitigarbha): “All comfort, happiness and peace in this world are received by making offerings to the Rare Sublime Ones (the Triple Gem), therefore those who like to have comfort, happiness and peace always attempt to make offerings to the Rare Sublime Ones.”
In general, all the collections of goodness of samsara and nirvana are the result of having made offerings to the Triple Gem. In particular, one receives different benefits by doing service with each of the various individual offerings. It is announced in the “Tune of Brahma” Sutra Clarifying Karma that there are ten benefits of making light offerings:
When it comes to the act of generosity, what matters more is our motivation. A variety of Light offerings in different forms and monetary value is available in Tibetan Buddhist Centre. You can drop by our centre between 9am – 9pm, or make an online light donation wherever you are. Remember to make your dedication!
(Sources: Compiled from teachings by 1.Geshe Dorji Damdul, 2. Lama Zopa Rinpoche)