In Tibetan Buddhism, the offering of robes to Buddha statues is a deeply sacred and highly revered ritual. Beyond its external appearance, this practice represents devotion, merit accumulation, and the cultivation of compassion.

• Honoring the Buddha
  Presenting robes symbolizes respect, faith, and veneration toward Buddha and Bodhisattvas. The robes adorn the statue, making its sacred form more majestic and radiant.
• Accumulate Merit and Purify Karma
  By offering clothing, practitioners generate spiritual merit, purify past negative karma, and cultivate generosity and a devoted heart.
• Enhance the Sacred Aura
  A beautifully robed Buddha inspires faith and reverence among observers, serving as a skillful means for the Dharma to flourish in the world.

• Purification and Auspicious Timing
  Monks select a propitious day according to the Tibetan calendar, and purify the altar, robes, and ritual tools with prayers and mantras.
• Inviting Buddha’s Presence
  Recitation of sacred texts such as the Samantabhadra Prayer or Great Compassion Mantra invites the blessings and wisdom of Buddha into the robes.
• Offering the Robe
  The dedicated robes are carefully placed on the Buddha statue, often accompanied by chanting, visualization, and devotional intent from the practitioner.
• Consecration and Dedication of Merit
  The ritual concludes with a blessing of the robe, consecrating the statue and dedicating the accumulated merit to all sentient beings.

• Prayers and Vows: for health, prosperity, or disaster relief
• Merit for Deceased: aiding favorable rebirth and spiritual benefit
• Community Offerings: collective participation and rejoicing
• Temple Festivals or Statue Installations: final adornment for new or restored Buddha images