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(Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program)
THE SEQUENCE OF RECITING THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE AND OFFERING LITTLE HOUSE
Caller: During some special days, we will recite more Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance (LIFO) and pair them with certain numbers of Little Houses. What is the order for reciting LIFO and offering of Little House?
Master Jun Hong Lu: Generally, it depends on you. For instance, if you are unable to help a deceased ascend to a higher realm after some time, you should recite LIFO first; if you are not sure whether a deceased has ascended to a higher realm or not, and you are reciting LIFO for him, then you should recite LIFO prior to offering Little House. Spirits will usually leave as soon as they receive Little Houses. In the event that they don’t, you will face a lot of troubles.
Caller: What if it is meant for our own karmic creditors?
Master Jun Hong Lu: The same rule applies for your karmic creditors, try to complete the recitation of LIFO beforehand. If you are not able to do so, recite at least three times of LIFO before offering Little House. This way is much better.
Caller: I see. On days that we can recite LIFO up to 49, 13 or 21 times and so on, should we complete the recitation of LIFO prior to offering Little House?
Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes, that should be the way. It’s just like what we usually practise in the real world that we live in. You need to extend greetings to others first. In this case, you are saying, ‘Sorry, my apologies’ to Bodhisattvas or sentient beings before you present them with a gift (Little House). This gesture will make others more receptive to what you are offering.
Caller: That’s right. Thank you, Master.
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