READING BUDDHISM IN PLAIN TERMS PRIOR TO PERFORMING RECITATION HELPS CONTROL WANDERING THOUGHTS
Caller: Hi Master, one fellow Buddhist friend has shared that given our mind tends to wander while performing recitation, he recommended reading a chapter of the Buddhism in Plain Terms aloud prior to performing our recitation. In his view, it’s an effective way to quell distracting thoughts. Please enlighten us, Master.
Master Jun Hong Lu: This is a good method because by doing so, you are ‘merging’ your six sense organs and bringing them to a state of tranquility. This is because your eyes need to see what you are reading and your brain needs to focus too. Otherwise, it will not be possible for you to see what you are reading. At the same time, when you read, your brain has to stay focused. This entire process is in fact an act of ‘merging’ your six sense organs.
This is to tell you, when you integrate your six senses in this way prior to performing your recitation, even if you are reading only one chapter or one small passage, your recitation will surely become very efficacious.
Caller: I see. Thank you Master for your advice.
Source: Wenda20151204 33:06, Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program
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