FEAR NOT ABOUT KARMIC PASS; THE KEY LIES IN TRANSFORMING ONESELF
Question: Some new Buddhist practitioners fret over metaphysics concepts such as foreign spirits, the predestined karmic pass at the age ending 3, 6 or 9, zodiac year of birth and karmic grievances.
In fear of imminent calamities befalling them, every now and then, they have had bouts of apprehension, so much so that they suffer mental stress and dejection. They are worried about making mistakes and its retributive punishment.
On top of this, they are concerned about the day of reckoning for family members who are still consuming meat but unfortunately their concern has annoyed them and hence, affected their Buddhist practice. I’d like to seek Master’s advice as to how we should provide guidance to such Buddhist friends.
Answer: You must tell them to be kind to every sentient being and calmly embrace the harsh reality. What else can you do other than face it head on? No one is spared from predestined calamities. As such, why should you be overwhelmed by it?
After all, we all eventually have to die and you may as well face it head on. It’s just that some people live a purposeful life while others live an absolute meaningless and self-centred life.
When you live your life for the sake of sentient beings, you are as solid as a rock. What else is there to fear?
After all, you will have the blessings of Guan Yin Bodhisattva. Just be diligent in reciting the Great Compassion Mantra and you will be alright. Tell me is there anyone who is free from karmic obstacles? It’s only through transforming ourselves that we can resolve our negative karma. No one is spared from suffering in life. The key is to bounce back and move on!
Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting (Q&A Session), Sydney, Australia, 10 January 2020
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