Q: Master Lu, when we recite Little Houses, do we say the same prayers for ourselves as we do for our daily recitations? In the past, I was not aware of this and I have been saying the same prayers. Recently, I was told that this is not encouraged. What should I do? A: Daily recitations are […]
Q: I hurt the feelings of several boyfriends in my previous relationships. Now I have realised my mistakes, and I am reciting the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance as well as the Mantra to Untie Karmic Knots to repent my wrongdoings. Do I also need to offer Little Houses? What should I do? A: The recitation of the Mantra to Untie Karmic Knots is […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, there are four types of sutras and mantras included in the Little House. Do they need to be recited in any particular order? A: The Little House consists of four kinds of Buddhist scriptures. The order in which you recite them does not matter. According to the latest teachings of Guan Yin Bodhisattva, it is […]
Q: Master Lu, I often feel that I am performing recitations in my sleep. Sometimes I even recite the Heart Sutra. What does this mean? Do I get up and continue my recitation, or should I go back to sleep? A: This could indicate that you have been making good progress in your Buddhist practice lately, so […]
Q: Master Lu, I often have nightmares and I feel cold all the time. Does that mean I have too much Yin energy? What should I do? A: Those who have too much Yin energy should complete more recitations of the Great Compassion Mantra to enhance their energy and spiritual power. You should also recite Little Houses diligently. A person tends to have a […]
Q: Master Lu, I have health issues. For the past 10 months, I have been practising Buddhism and performing recitations, but my condition has not improved. Could you please explain this? A: Firstly, ensure that you are strictly following the instructions of Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door to perform recitations of Buddhist sutras and mantras. All […]
Q: Master Lu, I made a resolution to help people become spiritually awakened by introducing Buddhism to them, but I have not been successful in my attempts. I also have headaches and become ill every time. Is it because my approach is inappropriate, or is it because I should not be doing this? A: There are […]
Q: A psychic medium once mentioned that if you want a child to have a long lifespan, then you need to find a “spiritual substitute”. Could Master Lu please advise us regarding this issue? If a spiritual substitute has already been employed, would this affect the child? What should we do? A: The practice of employing […]
Q: Master Lu, my mother is currently going through menopause, and she is experiencing problems with her health and temperament. Can you please advise what we should do? A: It has already been scientifically proven that both men and women experience menopause. However, women tend to experience more noticeable symptoms. From a medical perspective, the cells […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I am now almost a full-time vegetarian, but I am concerned that I am not getting enough nutrients. What can I do? A: Vegetarian food can be very healthy and nutritious. We should ensure that we have a balanced diet, as we need to take care of our bodies. Buddhas and Bodhisattvas […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I am severely nearsighted. Is this a disorder resulting from karmic obstacles? In addition to performing my daily recitations, what else can I do? A: In general, illnesses can be caused by physical reasons or karmic obstacles. If you have not over-stressed your eyes, then it is possible that your poor eyesight […]
Q: Master Lu, I heard that the souls of people who are in a vegetative state are no longer present. For situations like this, is there still a possibility for them to recover if we perform recitations for them? A: The souls of people who are in a vegetative state have indeed left their bodies. Using […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I am a Hepatitis B carrier. How should I perform recitations? A: From a medical perspective, Hepatitis B is related to a physiological imbalance. In fact, this is an illness resulting from karmic obstacles, regardless of whether you were born with it or you became infected later in life. The following is […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I stutter but I was not born with it. When I was little, I imitated the stuttering speech of others, and then I also started to stutter. Since I did not acquire this at birth, could this be related to karmic obstacles or foreign spirits? A: Stuttering is an illness resulting from […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, can we perform recitations during postnatal care? What are the things both the mother and the child need to pay attention to? Can we perform recitations while breastfeeding? A: It is a Chinese tradition for women to have postnatal care which lasts approximately one month. Giving birth can be life-threatening, therefore it […]
Q: Master Lu, I am about to get married. What should we be aware of? A: It is best to have the wedding on a date that is an even number according to both the lunar calendar and the Gregorian calendar. You should be mindful of your speech before the wedding, and when you are in […]
Q: Master Lu has sacrificed so much and endured great hardships for sentient beings. Buddhist practitioners like us would like to recite Buddhist scriptures and Little Houses for Master Lu. How should we do this in the most appropriate manner? A: You may recite the Great Compassion Mantra and the Heart Sutra for Master Lu. The former helps strengthen Master Lu’s spiritual […]
Q: Master Lu, when we are travelling on business trips or on holiday, how should we perform our daily recitations and the recitation of Little Houses? A: Once you have reached your destination, you can pay your respect to the local Bodhisattvas in your mind by saying the following prayer: “I, <full name>, am now paying my […]
Q: Master Lu, how should we celebrate the Lantern Festival as Buddhists? What should we be aware of? A: No matter what festival is being celebrated, many Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and officers from the underworld will be in touch with us on these special occasions. The Lantern Festival is no exception. The Lantern Festival is celebrated on […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, as Buddhists, we often visit temples and monasteries. What should we be aware of in terms of our appearance and behaviour? A: As Buddhists, when visiting temples and monasteries, we should not dress casually. We should be clean, tidy and respectful. Your hair should not cover your forehead, otherwise your fortune is […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, at what ages do we experience predestined hardships or calamities? Does this apply to everyone? A: In general, we experience predestined hardships or even calamites when the last digit of our age ends with a 3, 6 or 9. For example, when we reach 19, 29, 33, 39, 49, 59, 66, 73, […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, we would like to invite an image of Guan Yin Bodhisattva to our home. Can we take a photo of the statue of Guan Yin Bodhisattva in a temple, and then print the image and pray at home? A: It is best not to photograph any statues or images of Buddhas and […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, is it okay to have a habit of keeping records in daily life? For example, tracking daily expenses, the number of fish released for life liberations, and the number of Little Houses recited, etc. A: It is best not to keep records, as the ancient Chinese saying goes, “The more records you keep, the […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, what should we be aware of during birthday celebrations? A: Birthday celebrations for a living person should be based on the Gregorian calendar rather than the lunar calendar. On your birthday, you must not perform any acts of killing (animals), as the resulting negative karma generated would be doubled on your birthday. […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, what should we be aware of when we purchase a new car? A: It is best to avoid selecting silver for the colour of your car, as silver is the colour of the underworld and tends to attract foreign spirits. The probability for accidents is higher for silver cars. Red is also […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, when we give gifts during festive seasons or special occasions, what should we be aware of? A: Shoes should not be given as gifts. In Chinese, “shoes” sounds similar to “deviant”, and therefore the sound is deemed to be inauspicious. In addition, you should be aware of the following points of attention […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, we have a pet at home. When it passes away, how do we help the spirit of the pet to ascend to a higher spiritual realm? A: Generally, to help the spirits of dead animals ascend to a higher spiritual realm, you can recite the Amitabha Pure Land Rebirth Mantra. For example, recite […]
Q: May I ask what Great Compassion Water is? Can I recite the Great Compassion Mantra to a bowl of water to perform the blessing by myself? Or is it that only the water that has been offered to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas can be called the Great Compassion Water? A: Great Compassion Water is the water that you […]
Q: Today is the fifth day of the Chinese New Year. How do we welcome the Bodhisattva of Wealth? What sutras and mantras should we recite? A: Master Lu mentioned the following during one of his Dharma talks: On the fifth day of Chinese New Year, keep in mind that we should not openly state that […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, the burial sites of our ancestors are in a bad state of disrepair since we have not maintained them for years. We would like to repair or relocate them. What should we do? A: Generally, it is best not to relocate burial sites. But you can repair the headstones instead. Before you […]