执持应器，
当愿众生，
成就法器，
受天人供。
– 文殊菩萨
(华严经: 净行品: 第48偈)
Firmly upholding [a] vessel [for] accepting [food],*
[reflect that] ‘May sentient beings,
[be] accomplished [as] Dharma vessels,**
[who] receive gods’ and humans’ offerings.’***
– Manjusri Bodhisattva
(Avatamsaka Sutra: Chapter 11 On Pure Practices: Verse 48)
* or alms bowl
** or instruments, who can receive, practise (and share) the Buddha’s teachings
*** as expression of reverence for being good examples
