What is the bowl of fruit near the buddah statue in the restaurants for?

Answer 1

It is an offering. It is not for spirits to eat but a gesture of good will and gratitude. One could offer water or flowers. One could offer thoughts or benevolent wishes, as well. No matter what, any offering is offered to please the merit field; the buddhas and bodhisattvas, even ordinary beings, in any of the three times or ten directions. An offering of any sort is symbolic - just like any statue of a buddha or The Buddha is symbolic. The statue is not going to eat the fruit! At the end of the day, the fruit can be enjoyed or the water can be used to water the plants, for example. It's an action that is motivated by, or preceded by, a thought. If the thought is not haughty or prideful, like the boastful offering of money to the Three Jewels with conceit - then it is a virtuous thought and thus, a virtuous action, which is a very beneficial practice supporting the collection of merit and wisdom. Just like your asking of this question. Just like my answering it. In this way, peace is made.

Answer 2

One could easily guess that a bowl of fish would be smelly....
Therefore I believe it is for decoration and maybe to give an exotic aura.
Ask them if this bowl with fruits has a spiritual interpretation. They know better.

Answer 3

A decoration. That is what a lot of bowls of fruit are for. I've seen this in homes on television.

Answer 4

The bowl of fruit signifies good health.

Answer 5

In Buddisim that is a food gift for the dead ancestors that watch over you.They eat the spirit of the fruit.....whatever.

Answer 6

It should be the offerings. You should also see some lighted incense sticks nearby.

Answer 7

He is saying, "Here, have some fruit."

Answer 8

don know
why don u help yourself next time