BEFORE RECITING THE HEART SUTRA, ONE CAN PRAY TO GUAN YIN BODHISATTVA TO SHOWER BLESSINGS ON ONE’S SPIRITUAL ROOT

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BEFORE RECITING THE HEART SUTRA, ONE CAN PRAY TO GUAN YIN BODHISATTVA TO SHOWER BLESSINGS ON ONE’S SPIRITUAL ROOT Caller: Master once said, “All of you must know how to pray to Guan Yin Bodhisattva to shower blessings on your spiritual roots. To do so, you can say, “May the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate […]

THE RECITATION OF THE HEART SUTRA AND THE GREAT COMPASSION MANTRA WILL HELP BALANCE THE YIN AND YANG ENERGIES

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THE RECITATION OF THE HEART SUTRA AND THE GREAT COMPASSION MANTRA WILL HELP BALANCE THE YIN AND YANG ENERGIES Master Jun Hong Lu: The recitation of the Heart Sutra and the Great Compassion Mantra can help us gain wisdom and increase our spiritual energy, respectively. Both are beneficial and can help balance one’s Yin and […]

WHEN RECITING THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) ON BEHALF OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS, SHOULD WE VISUALISE OURSELVES AS THEM OR AS A THIRD PARTY?

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WHEN RECITING THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) ON BEHALF OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS, SHOULD WE VISUALISE OURSELVES AS THEM OR AS A THIRD PARTY? Caller: Hi Master, how should we go about performing the recitation of the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance (LIFO) on behalf of our family members? Should we visualise ourselves as our […]

AN ALTERNATIVE TO STANDING UP AT THE END OF THE RECITATION OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE

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AN ALTERNATIVE TO STANDING UP AT THE END OF THE RECITATION OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE Question: When we recite the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance on board a flight, it may not be convenient to stand up at the end of each recitation. What can we do as an alternative after the three salutations […]

SHOULD WE SAY SEPARATE PRAYERS TO NANJING BODHISATTVA, TAI SUI BODHISATTVA AND GUAN DI BODHISATTVA?

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SHOULD WE SAY SEPARATE PRAYERS TO NANJING BODHISATTVA, TAI SUI BODHISATTVA AND GUAN DI BODHISATTVA? Caller: Master, Buddhist practitioners of Guan Yin Citta would generally pray to Guan Yin Bodhisattva, Nanjing Bodhisattva, Tai Sui Bodhisattva and Guan Di Bodhisattva at home. Is there a better way for us to say our prayers and connect to […]

OFFERING SELF-CULTIVATION RECORD FORMS IN THE ABSENCE OF A FORMAL BUDDHIST ALTAR

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OFFERING SELF-CULTIVATION RECORD FORMS IN THE ABSENCE OF A FORMAL BUDDHIST ALTAR Caller: With the exception of the Self-Cultivation Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance, is it alright for those without a Buddhist Altar to offer Self-Cultivation Record Forms of the Great Compassion Mantra, the Heart Sutra, the Cundi Dharani, the Amitabha Pure Land Rebirth Mantra and […]

RECITE MORE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) AND OTHER SCRIPTURES BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS AS IT IS ABLE TO ELIMINATE SUBSTANTIAL KARMIC OBSTACLES; THINGS TO OBSERVE ON THE FIRST DAY OF LUNAR NEW YEAR

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RECITE MORE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) AND OTHER SCRIPTURES BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS AS IT IS ABLE TO ELIMINATE SUBSTANTIAL KARMIC OBSTACLES; THINGS TO OBSERVE ON THE FIRST DAY OF LUNAR NEW YEAR Master Jun Hong Lu: Lunar New Year is just around the corner. It is my wish that all of you practise […]

IT IS BEST TO OFFER INCENSE PRIOR TO PERFORMING RECITATION IN THE MORNING, IF CONDITIONS ALLOW

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IT IS BEST TO OFFER INCENSE PRIOR TO PERFORMING RECITATION IN THE MORNING, IF CONDITIONS ALLOW Caller: Master, if we wake up at 5am, should we perform recitations after offering incense, or start reciting right away and continue after offering incense at 6am? Master Jun Hong Lu: You should definitely offer incense first. After waking […]

PRAY TO REPENT PRESENT-LIFE’S KARMIC OBSTACLES WHEN RECITING THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO)

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PRAY TO REPENT PRESENT-LIFE’S KARMIC OBSTACLES WHEN RECITING THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (LIFO) Caller: A Buddhist practitioner sent me a template of prayer requests for online group study and the recitation of some Buddhist scriptures a few days ago. It is allegedly shared by Australia Oriental Radio and is being circulated online. I would […]

THE MEANING OF THE LAST SENTENCE OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (I.E. NA MO DA XING PU XIAN PU SA)

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THE MEANING OF THE LAST SENTENCE OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE (I.E. NA MO DA XING PU XIAN PU SA) Caller: Master Lu, the last sentence of the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance (LIFO) is ‘Na Mo Da Xing Pu Xian Pusa’ (Samantabhadra Bodhisattva). Why does it end with the name of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva? What […]

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RECITATION WITH AND WITHOUT INCENSE OFFERING

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Wenda20120506A 11:38 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RECITATION WITH AND WITHOUT INCENSE OFFERING Caller: Is there any difference in efficacy when performing recitation with and without offering incense? Master Jun Hong Lu: Needless to say, recitation is to be done seriously from your heart, not casually. Furthermore, that also depends […]

THE SEQUENCE OF RECITING THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE AND OFFERING LITTLE HOUSE

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Wenda20200327 28:07 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) THE SEQUENCE OF RECITING THE EIGHTY-EIGHT BUDDHAS GREAT REPENTANCE AND OFFERING LITTLE HOUSE Caller: During some special days, we will recite more Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance (LIFO) and pair them with certain numbers of Little Houses. What is the order for reciting LIFO and offering of […]

POSSIBLE REASONS FOR THE LACK OF POSITIVE OUTCOME FROM THE RECITATION OF LITTLE HOUSES

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Master Jun Hong Lu’s World Buddhist Fellowship Meeting (Q&A Session) Singapore 22 April 2016 POSSIBLE REASONS FOR THE LACK OF POSITIVE OUTCOME FROM THE RECITATION OF LITTLE HOUSES Question: Some fellow practitioners have recited a substantial amount of Little Houses but household problems keep cropping up. How do they ascertain whether it is due to […]

WILL THE EFFICACY OF ONE’S RECITATION BE AFFECTED WHEN RECITING OUTSIDE WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF BODHISATTVA?

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Wenda20180202 01:34:52 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) WILL THE EFFICACY OF ONE’S RECITATION BE AFFECTED WHEN RECITING OUTSIDE WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF BODHISATTVA? WHEN ONE RECITES THE BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES, IT PENETRATES RIGHT INTO HIS EIGHTH CONSCIOUSNESS TO GET STORED Caller: Every day, many Buddhist practitioners will complete their daily homework while at work, […]

Q&A 174. Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door practitioners may recite the Medicine Buddha Dharani (Yao Shi Guan Ding Zhen Yan)

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As we are in this Age of Dharma Decline, Master Lu, out of compassion, advises that Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door practitioners may add the Medicine Buddha Dharani (Yao Shi Guan Ding Zhen Yan) to their daily recitation. Effects of the Medicine Buddha Dharani: It is effective in protecting one against calamities and the pandemic. Through reciting the Eighty-Eight […]