1. Essentials for the recitation of Little Houses (refer to Figure 9)
Figure 9 Essentials for Recitation and Safekeeping of Little Houses
- Sutra booklets containing the four Buddhist scriptures contained in the Little House;
- Counters for keeping track of the number of sutras and mantras recited;
- Red pens (to put the dots in the circles), and black pens (to fill in the date, names of the recipient and the reciter);
- Blank Little Houses;
- Red envelopes for storage;
- A piece of red fabric at least 60cm x 60cm in size. It should be placed underneath the Little House while dotting.
