為什麼要點燈呢？因為燈光能照破黑暗，令人感到溫暖，就像爐灶裡的火，可以成熟食物，所謂「佛光普照」，佛如光，可以讓我們的心光開朗；佛如光，可以給我們溫暖、依靠。心中有佛光，才能引領我們成聖成賢、成佛作祖，一切都能成熟圓滿。
Why do we offer light? Akin to the fire in a stove that cooks food and keeps it warm, the light can dispel darkness and bring people warmth. There is a saying in Fo Guang Shan, “The Buddha’s light shines universally.” The Buddha is the light that makes us brighter, brings us warmth, and offers refuge. With the Buddha’s light in our hearts, we are guided on the path to becoming sages and buddhas, kindling growth and realization.
