PRAY TO BODHISATTVA TO CATEGORISE OUR MERITS INTO TWO PURPOSES – FOR KEEPING IN RESERVE AND FOR THE ELIMINATION OF KARMIC OBSTACLES
Caller: Master, in one of your radio programs, you mentioned that after performing meritorious or kind deeds, we may state the following prayer to Guan Yin Bodhisattva:
“May Guan Yin Bodhisattva have mercy on me. Given all the kind and meritorious deeds that I have performed today, please bless me so that I am able to cultivate diligently while clearing off my karmic debts that I ought to repay.”
Caller: Master, does that mean after stating such prayer, Guan Yin Bodhisattva will automatically help retain a portion of our merits in reserve and utilise the remaining to eliminate our karmic obstacles?
Master Jun Hong Lu: Yes. This is very much like having done something wrong, a kid rushes towards the teacher to admit, “Dear teacher, I know I am at fault this time but please give me some credit for the hard work that I’ve put in so far”. The teacher can see how conscientious you have been at your studies and hence, is unlikely to mete out severe punishment on you. For all you know, the teacher may even extend you some help. This is how the concept works.
Caller: Master, can we repeat this prayer every day to Guan Yin Bodhisattva if we perform kind and meritorious deeds daily?
Master Jun Hong Lu: Of course! In fact, it will help to categorise your merits gained into two purposes: one for keeping in reserve and the other one for the elimination of karmic obstacles or helping others.
Caller: I understand now. Thank you Master, for your advice.
Source: Wenda20151220B 24:49, Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program