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, at what ages do we experience predestined hardships or calamities? Does this apply to everyone? A: In general, we experience predestined hardships or even calamities 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 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: 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 […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I was born homosexual. I heard that people who are homosexual will end up in hell, and I am very worried. I really wish that I could live as a heterosexual person, but I can’t, and I feel miserable. Master Lu, please advise me as to what I should do. A: From […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, one of my family members has been diagnosed with dementia, what sutras and mantras should we recite? A: Dementia is a physical illness caused by spirits and karmic obstacles. Generally, it cannot be completely cured by modern medical science. We must learn to use the Three Golden Buddhist Practices well to help […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, my child is very disobedient. My child does not listen to me, no matter what I say or how I say it. What should I do? A: There are many possible reasons for children to misbehave. First, you should not use an adult’s way of thinking to restrain the innocent and playful […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, a fellow Buddhist practitioner told me that transcribing sutras can help eliminate our karmic obstacles. I have even burnt a portion of the sutra. Now that I am following Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door, I would not think about burning sutra booklets again. What should I do with the sutras that I […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I am taking care of a family member who is currently in hospital. I heard that it is not recommended to perform recitations at hospitals. In that case, what is your advice on performing our own daily recitations, the patient’s daily recitations, and the recitation of Little Houses? Does this mean that hospital […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, my son is in year 12 (the last year of high school). Recently, he has been frequently texting and calling a girl, and his suspicious behaviour suggests that this is not just a normal friendship. He will not listen to me, what should I do? A: Firstly, parents should not interfere with […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, can we record the sutras and mantras that we recite for daily recitation and Little Houses on the Self-Cultivation Record Form? Could you please advise us on how we should store and use the sutras and mantras that we recite for self-cultivation purposes? A: Your daily recitation of Buddhist sutras and mantras, and your recitation of Little […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, when I perform recitations, I sometimes burp, sneeze, get teary, yawn, feel tingling on the scalp, or feel tired and sleepy, etc. What are the causes? A: While you are performing recitations, it is fine if you experience the following: burping, sneezing, itchiness on the nose, and passing wind, etc. These are […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, since practising Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door, I have frequently dreamt about deceased people. Should I recite Little Houses for them one at a time, or should I recite for all of them simultaneously? Without knowing which realm the deceased person is in, how many Little Houses should I recite? May I recite Little Houses for the deceased […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I have heart problems, which sutras and mantras should I recite? A: Firstly, there are two main causes for heart disease: One type of heart disease is congenital, which is caused by karmic obstacles. Your karmic retributions for your wrongdoings in past lives can result in you being born into a family […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I unintentionally offended someone, and he has put a curse on me to make my life miserable. Could you please advise me on how to resolve this situation? A: As Buddhists who perform recitations, we do not need to be afraid, as curses would not have much effect on us. However, the […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I lent a large amount of money to a friend and now we are experiencing conflicts. He refuses to return the money to me. What sutras and mantras should I recite? In addition, I have been involved in a lawsuit recently, how can I resolve this? A: To a certain extent, interpersonal […]
Q: How do we perform recitations on behalf of our children? What should we be aware of? A: Generally, if you are performing recitations on behalf of your children, regardless of their age, you can recite the Heart Sutra for them, the more recitations you do the better. Reciting the Heart Sutra helps children to gain wisdom, obey their parents, […]
Q: I have been diagnosed with depression. I am constantly stuck in my own mind, have trouble sleeping, and feel irritable and disturbed. What should I do? A: In most cases, mental disorders such as depression, epilepsy, etc. can be classified as illnesses related to karmic obstacles and foreign spirits. These types of illnesses all originate […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I have previously had an abortion, miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. How should I recite Buddhist scriptures to help the spirits of the children ascend to a higher spiritual realm? I have already named the child that I miscarried and set up a spirit tablet for the child on my altar. Is this […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I previously went to see a fortune teller and he told me that I am unlucky in love. In reality, I have been experiencing problems with my marriage and my husband is having an affair. I am now following Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door, reciting Buddhist scriptures and cultivating my mind. I […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, how do we determine if we have enough spiritual power to recite Little Houses for others? A: Helping and saving people is a good deed. However, if you do not have the capability, then you may even be dragged into the quagmire. You should only help others if you have the ability and adequate […]
Q: Recently, some Buddhist practitioners proposed that we perform recitations for Dharma Protectors. They said that each of us has our own Dharma Protectors, and they also need energy and sutra and mantra recitations. Is this recommended? A: Dharma Protectors in heaven follow Buddhas and Bodhisattvas wherever they go; they are also Bodhisattvas. They are Bodhisattvas […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, my son will be taking his exams soon. How should we recite Buddhist scriptures? What should we do on the day of the exam? A: First of all, students must properly prepare for exams by studying hard. The following should be included in the daily recitation before the exam: At a minimum, […]
Q: Master Lu, how should we say our prayers when we perform recitations? Should we say the corresponding prayer before we start reciting each type of sutra or mantra? Or should we say an overall prayer before we start recitation? Or should we repeat our prayers with each recitation of a sutra or mantra? A: […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I have started practising Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door and since then I have experienced positive changes in many aspects of my life. Recently I barely escaped a serious accident. I know it was Guan Yin Bodhisattva who protected and blessed me! But I do not know how to express my gratitude […]
