2. Time and place of recitation
- The Great Compassion Mantra and the Qi Fo Mie Zui Zhen Yan can be recited at any time between 5am and 12 midnight. During thundery weather, only the Great Compassion Mantra can be recited.
- There are not many restrictions on the location of recitation. Recitation can be performed at most locations except for toilets and other foul places. Do not perform recitation while cooking non-vegetarian food.
- The Heart Sutra and the Amitabha Pure Land Rebirth Mantra can be recited in the daytime and at night before 10pm during good weather. After filling in the recipient field on the Little House, non-beginners may recite these two scriptures until midnight under good weather conditions.
Avoid reciting these two scriptures at night when you are outdoors in the countryside, in a vehicle, or in any crowded or noisy place. However, you may recite them silently during the day. If you experience discomfort such as headache and dizziness, you should stop reciting these two scriptures immediately. Avoid reciting them in cemeteries or funeral parlours and do not recite them during extreme weather conditions, such as heavy rain, thunderstorms or dark, gloomy days.
- If you are in hospital, you can only recite the Great Compassion Mantra. If you are under long-term hospitalisation, recite the Heart Sutra and the Amitabha Pure Land Rebirth Mantra only during the day. At night, only the Great Compassion Mantra can be recited.
- For better results, it should take you no longer than seven days to complete a Little House and dot it as soon as possible after recitation.
