Rinpoche emphasized that welcoming Amitabha Buddha to the land is very important, and he asked that you please prepare for an auspicious arrival of Amitabha at Buddha Amitabha Pure Land retreat center.

Have a procession. Students can form a procession with incense and music, and invite Amitabha to the place. Do this as the truck is coming up the driveway.

Once the statue is installed, sit in front of it and do these prayers to Amitabha:

• Extensive seven-limb prayer with extensive offerings
• Mandala offering
• Praise to Amitabha, by Lama Tsongkhapa
• Foundation of all Good Qualities
• King of Prayers
• Final Lamrim Dedication

[Note: You can read more about the arrival of the Amitabha statue at Buddha Amitabha Pure Land in FPMT Community News.]