8. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING ALTARS (PART 11)

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8.11 What Should We Do If Family Members Obstruct the Setting Up of Altar?   Some people may encounter obstructions from their families during their spiritual practice. If such obstructions have already hindered their practice, they should proactively resolve the problem and persuade their families through other means. They should learn from previous experience and […]

2. INTRODUCTION OF BODHISATTVAS WORSHIPPED ON THE GUAN YIN CITTA ALTAR

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2.1 Guan Yin Bodhisattva   Introduction to Guan Yin Bodhisattva Guan Yin Bodhisattva is the symbol of compassion and wisdom in Buddhism. She plays an important part in Mahayana Buddhism and folkloric beliefs. The spirit of great compassion, as represented by Guan Yin Bodhisattva, is perceived as the foundation of Mahayana Buddhism. According to Buddhist […]

7. ALTAR-KEEPING

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7.1 Tending Buddhist Instruments, the Offered Fruit and Fruit Trays   Fruit should be washed and labels removed before offering. Wenda 20111225 01:01:15 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Caller: Should we wash the fruit before offering them on the altar? Master Lu: Of course, it is a way to show respect […]

Words of Wisdom | A true Dharma propagator

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A true Dharma propagator is one who guards themselves both internally and externally. Internally, they are sincere in propagating the Buddha’s teachings. Externally, they are virtuous in conduct, truthful in speech, and performs meritorious deeds in their effort to lead by example. Such is how they spread the Dharma and help sentient beings awaken spiritually. […]