Orange Peel Blessing
( For changing & transforming the individuals in a place)
Perform between the hours of 11-1 am or pm
1. Make a list of what you want to bring in and change. While you are peeling the oranges, keep this in mind.
2. Open all the windows (begin chanting the constantly changing Dharma wheel)
Om mani pad me hum
hum om mani pad me
me hum om mani pad
pad me hum om mani
ni padme hum om man
mani padme hum om ( repeat many times)
3. Take 9 oranges, cut 9 circles from each orange ( you will have 81 circle)
4. Take the 81 circles and cut into small pieces
5. Divide the pieces into 2 bowls
6. Beginning at the front door, using the first bowl of peels, go through the house and "Feed the hungry ghosts" ( toss the peels like you are feeding chickens) with your right hand.
7. Beginning at the front door, use the second bowl of peels, go through the house, and plant the seeds of change.
OPEN ALL THE DOORS
1. Go to the front door and do the calming heart mantra 9 times
Gate Gate, Para Gate, Parasum Gate, Bodhi Swaha
2. Go to an open window and face towards the outside, breathe in fresh air deeply, and visualize
OM white,
MA red,
NI yellow,
PAD green,
ME blue,
HUM black.
3. Turn and face the house and breathe out OM MANI PADME HUM (do 6 times at each window)
4. Leave the peels down for 24 hours
5. Gather the peels and dispose of them in a sacred manner or place.
