Deepest Gratitude to Namo Shakyamuni Buddha!
Deepest Gratitude to the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva!
Deepest Gratitude to all Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Dharma Protectors!
Deepest Gratitude to Master Jun Hong Lu!
I have been praying to Guan Yin Bodhisattva since I was young. My first encounter with Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door was in 2014, when I came across Master Lu’s Totem videos on Facebook. Not long after, my entire family visited the Guan Yin Hall and began reciting daily.
In 2020, just before turning 59, I began experiencing abnormal symptoms, such as heavy, prolonged menstrual bleeding and blood in my urine. I sensed something was seriously wrong. I went to the hospital, and the doctors recommended a cervical biopsy to identify the cause.
The results confirmed I had Stage 4 womb cancer. Though devastating, I remained calm, as I was already mentally prepared for the worst. I understood that this was the consequence of negative karma I had accumulated, and that it was time to accept retribution and sincerely repent for my past wrongdoings.
Shortly after, I was advised to undergo an MRI scan to locate the cancer cells. The doctor said I needed a major surgery to remove my womb. However, due to COVID-19, the waiting time for an MRI scan was at least a month despite my emergency status. Each passing day felt like a ticking time bomb, yet I couldn’t do anything to speed things up.
Then one night, I had a dream. A gentle voice told me to eliminate my karmic obstacles using the meritorious blessings I had accumulated from being a volunteer at past Dharma conventions. I woke up with a deep sense of urgency and immediately vowed to use those merits to eliminate my karmic obstacles.
Just two days later, I had another dream that my surgery would be in two weeks. Just like a miracle, it came true. Shortly after, the hospital called and informed me that they had managed to bring my surgery forward by exactly two weeks (9th December 2020), just as I had dreamt. I knew this was the boundless compassion of Guan Yin Bodhisattva!
In preparation for the major surgery in December 2020, I remained diligent in my Buddhist practice. I held firmly to my vow of vegetarianism, even though doctors advised me to consume meat to regain strength.
One day, I went to the Guan Yin Hall and made the following vows:
● Recitation of 1,000 Little Houses in batches of 108 over 2.5 years
● Never to regress in my spiritual cultivation
● Release of 10,000 captive lives
At first, I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to complete the Little Houses in time. But as I was leaving the Guan Yin Hall, a firm yet gentle voice—like that of a Dharma Protector—said, “You can do it.” In that instant, I regained faith as I knew that the Bodhisattvas had heard my vows and prayers.
Moreover, a fellow volunteer advised me to chant the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance (LIFO) to repent for the wrongdoings that had resulted in this major illness. I vowed to complete 49 times of LIFO before being admitted to the hospital. Shortly after completion, I dreamt of Guan Yin Bodhisattva blessing me, and Her compassion touched me so deeply that I broke down uncontrollably.
Two days before the major surgery, I saw Master Lu’s Dharma body appearing before me while I was praying at home. Master Lu gently said, “Only the recitation of Buddhist scriptures can save your life now”. Those words became the anchor of my faith during the darkest moment of my life.
The surgery was a great success, even the surgeon was surprised by the extremely minimal blood loss. The doctors said it was common for similar surgeries to require a significant blood transfusion, but I needed none. I knew it was due to the blessings of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, as well as the support of fellow Buddhist practitioners who prayed for me that day.
Despite the success of the surgery, my recovery process was extremely painful. Still, I forced myself to sit upright each day to complete my daily recitations. The surgery had left a long, agonising stitch – nearly 23 centimetres. Each time I coughed or vomited, I clutched my abdomen tightly, bracing myself against the sharp pain that felt as though the stitches might rip open, even with a corset tightly wrapped around me for support. However, I told myself, “As long as I can still breathe, I must be thankful to Guan Yin Bodhisattva and continue with my daily recitation.” Even if I couldn’t kneel or bow, I believed that as long as my heart is sincere, Guan Yin Bodhisattva will hear me.
After I was discharged, I continued to pray to Guan Yin Bodhisattva every day for strength to recover quickly so I could tidy the Buddhist altar myself—the least I could do to show my gratitude. It was a miracle, within just three weeks, I was doing all the household chores again, even cleaning the toilets! This would not have been possible without the blessings of Guan Yin Bodhisattva!
In February 2021, I began my chemotherapy. The experience was agonising, both physically and mentally, in ways that words can hardly describe. Had I foreseen this suffering, I would never have dared to even think of committing any negative karma. The vomiting, the hair loss—everything that was said about chemotherapy is real. Each session completely wore me down, leaving me with numerous mouth ulcers. The pain was so unbearable that I could not eat or sleep. All I could do was to pray and persist, taking it one day at a time.
The chemotherapy room was always filled with patients, both young and old. What shocked me most was seeing tiny babies born with cancer! In that moment, I recalled Master Lu’s teachings on life’s sufferings— birth, old age, sickness, and death. Standing at the edge of death, I truly realised how fragile life is, and that we should cherish every moment to eliminate our karmic obstacles before it is too late.
Even on days when I had to endure more than 10 hours in the chemo room, I would never fail to complete my daily recitation, which consists of the following:
● 49 times each of the Great Compassion Mantra, Amitabha Pure Land Rebirth Mantra and Mantra to Untie Karmic Knots
● 30 times of the Heart Sutra
● 108 times of the Xiao Zai Ji Xiang Shen Zhou
● 1 time of LIFO
● At least 1 Little House
Even my oncologist was amazed by my strength to keep up with these practices while undergoing such intense treatments. I knew it wasn’t just my strength — it was Guan Yin Bodhisattva who was giving me the energy to keep going. Whenever I felt helpless, I would read Buddhism in Plain Terms and find comfort in the teachings of Master Lu.
After several rounds of chemotherapy, I dreamt of myself escaping hell. A foreign spirit appeared, and as I confronted it, it left my body. I knew this was a sign that some karmic obstacles had been eliminated through the continuous offering of Little Houses.
Even with just a statue of Guan Yin Bodhisattva at home, I pray to all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas when I offer my incense each day, just like how it is done at the Guan Yin Hall. I especially prayed to Nanjing Bodhisattva every day for His guidance through this challenging time. One day, while offering incense, a sudden thought flashed through my mind: “The Bodhisattvas know your heart is sincere.”
After six rounds of chemotherapy, I had a CT scan to assess my recovery. I was very anxious until one night, I dreamt of Nanjing Bodhisattva gently holding my hand and saying, “Everything will be fine. If you don’t believe it, you can ask Dr. Wong.” I was stunned, as Dr. Wong was indeed my doctor! True enough, the results confirmed that my cancer was in remission. My deepest gratitude to Nanjing Bodhisattva for His compassion and blessings!
In 2021, I prayed to recover within three years so I could volunteer at the Guan Yin Hall, repay my karmic debts, and give back to Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door for guiding me through my darkest times. Exactly three years later, when the Guan Yin Hall began recruiting part-time volunteers, I was accepted. Words cannot express the depth of my gratitude to Guan Yin Bodhisattva and the Guan Yin Hall!
Today marks five years since my diagnosis, and I have never stopped reciting, even after completing 1,000 Little Houses. At my latest check-up in April 2025, the results were completely normal! Tears streamed down as I knew, deep in my heart, that Guan Yin Bodhisattva had saved me. Even in my hardest moments, my faith in Guan Yin Bodhisattva never wavered. My fellow practitioners, as long as we believe in Guan Yin Bodhisattva wholeheartedly, miracles will happen.
I’m also deeply grateful to Master Lu, who dedicated his life to saving countless sentient beings, including me. This journey didn’t just transform me; it also strengthened the spiritual faith of my entire family. I genuinely believe that as long as I continue to uphold the Five Golden Practices and give back through volunteering, Guan Yin Bodhisattva will never give up on me.
I may not be completely out of the woods yet, but I have gained countless lessons from this journey. To all my fellow practitioners, I sincerely urge you: Be diligent in your recitation and sincere in your repentance — please do not wait until it is too late. In my toughest moments, Buddhism in Plain Terms became my pillar of strength, guiding me back to courage and peace. I cannot emphasise this enough – please read or listen to Buddhism in Plain Terms every single day. It is a precious Dharma gem that Master Lu has compassionately bestowed upon us, providing powerful positive energy to help us navigate this age of Dharma Decline and eliminate our karmic obstacles. I will continue to cherish Master Lu’s teachings, remain diligent in my cultivation, and share my testimony to help sow the seeds of Buddhism wherever I go.
I have come to the end of my sharing. If my sharing is improper in any way, I would like to seek forgiveness from Namo Shakyamuni Buddha, the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva, all Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Dharma Protectors and Master Jun Hong Lu.
Source: Fellow Practitioner Chai from Singapore
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