Why do we need the Jangchog?

Realize the truth of death; cease fearing for death.

Direct the mind onto the right path; cease attaching to the world.

Performing Jangchog, can help the deceased attain self-liberation, relieving the family to accept the fact.

From birth, we exhaust all resources to pursue health, curing all ills and preparing for elderly life. Yet, no one really knows how to face death. In fact, most people do not understand what death is all about and the ignorance of it keeps people off the topic. It is even considered as a taboo to talk about death in some culture. Oftentimes, we are in fear and lost when we have to face the dying of someone or the sudden death of our relatives. We don't know what we can do to help the deceased, not to mention about addressing our own emotions and doubts.

Since death is the inevitable end of our journey in this life, we should understand and prepare for it properly. With the right understanding about death, we can rid our fears of dying and set the right attitude to prepare for its coming. We can also render the appropriate assistance to others in need.

Below is a brief illustration of the process in five stages:

IInvitation

IIExplanation

IIIGuiding

IVPurification

VRebirth in the Pureland

01. Invitation

In the absence of physical body, the deceased’s consciousness is erratic and easily be dragged into any place in connection with his past karma, hence the temporary spirit tablet is in need, to serve as a haven for the consciousness. At the beginning of the puja, the Host Lama will call the name of the deceased, inviting his presence at the puja by landing on the spirit tablet. At this point, relatives and friends should concentrate and visualize the deceased resting on the lotus seat with the seed syllable on his memorial card, with a bright luminous light radiating from the seed syllable.

02. Explanation

1. Explaining the situation: Host Lama elaborates to the deceased of his death and that the living family has accepted the fact of his death, hoping to relieve the deceased from any concerns and worries about his family and relatives or any attachments to the material world.
2.Comfort the Deceased: To calming the deceased by letting him to understand that the family is not able to see or hear him, hence the family’s non-reply is not intentional.
3.The phenomena will be experienced by the deceased in the Bardo State: Host Lama explains to the deceased that all phenomena he experiences are the mere reflection of his own thoughts and are unreal. In lack of a physical body stirs up the sense of fear and the intense emotion distorts his perception of reality.

03. Guiding

In bardo of dharmata, the paths to higher realm and lower realm will be manifested at the same time. Host Lama will advise the deceased to follow closely to the luminous light, which leads to the path of Buddha and Bodhisattvas. He must not choose the soft light over the brilliant light, or he will fall back into the samsara.

04. Purification

After praying by Host Lama and family, the Five Buddhas will manifest and purify the body, mind and speech of the deceased. At this point, visualize the Five Buddhas manifested in the space; the deceased and his family should face to the west and pray sincerely to Amitabha, wishing the deceased to be reborn in the Dewachen (Amitabha’s Pure Land). Then, visualize the Five Buddhas pouring nectar to purify and cleanse the body, mind and speech of the deceased. Dark smoke will come out from the body as the nectar drains and disappears in the space.

05. Rebirth in the Pureland

In this stage, Host Lama together with friends and relatives should encourage the deceased following the luminous light of Avalokitesvara to Pure Land. When arrived at a calm lake where Amitabha sits peacefully on the other side of the lake welcoming him. A pure white light symbolizes the consciousness of the deceased leaving the seed syllable of his spirit tablet and rising to the space. At this point, Host Lama will burn the seed syllable with the five wisdom colored flame, and then white light dissolved into the heart of Amitabha and be united with Amitabha. Then, lotus blooming from the lake and the deceased is reborn on the lotus.

The merit and benefits of the puja for the deceased ones.

1. For those who just passed away, Jangchog gives an orientation to the deceased, helping to understand their situation, and what they will be experienced in the future. It helps to calm their emotions which prevents any negative deeds and also to beseech the guiding from the Bodhisattva to rebirth in the Western Pure Land.

2. For those who have already passed away for a long time or have been reincarnated, the puja reinforces the blessings of the Triple Gem and Bodhisattvas, enabling them to receive the merits dedicated by this family.

3. It is a merit to those who motivates to offer Jangchog to the deceased, as well as, to those who making the dedication also benefit from this generous act.

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