Q: Dear Master Lu, you previously mentioned that the Six Syllable Mantra is very powerful. I would like to know whether I can let my child recite this mantra as it is short and easy to memorise. A: All sutras and mantras are bestowed upon us by Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and each has its own extraordinary power and […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, which sutras and mantras should an expectant mother recite for her unborn child? Can she recite Little Houses? Please kindly advise. A: For expectant mothers, it is generally better to have a Totem Reading performed by Master Lu to ascertain the exact number and types of sutras and mantras to recite. It is […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I am very thankful that I get to know your Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door. I have a friend who suffers from cancer. How can I help him to save his life? Thank you very much. A: First of all, the question is whether your friend has a religious belief or not. […]
Q: Master Lu, could you please kindly spend some time teaching us a good method to determine whether our Application for Change of Name is successful? A: How to determine whether the Application for Change of Name is successful? Your instincts play an important role. First of all, it is mostly based on the feelings of the person who changes […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, according to traditional Chinese folklore, those who are destined to be pure children usually experience extreme difficulties in life. What sutras and mantras should they recite? A: The idea of “pure children” or “pure boys and pure girls”, originated from the Chinese countryside in ancient times. There is a saying that they […]
Q: Master Lu, as practitioners of Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door, what should we do when someone is approaching life’s end? Which sutras and mantras should we recite? After a person’s death, what is the proper ritual? How should we perform “end-of-life chanting”? How long should we keep the body before the cremation? What should we […]
The Xiao Zai Ji Xiang Shen Zhou can be recited when encountering sudden or unexpected situations. It can also be used for resolving karmic conflicts from past lives. Some of its functions include resolving troubles such as lawsuits, financial loss, quarrels, fines and penalties, sudden illnesses, when you have foreseen impending disasters, or when you have nightmares. […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I have been reciting the Great Compassion Mantra, the Heart Sutra, and the Mantra to Untie Karmic Knots. If I start to recite Little Houses, do I need to keep reciting these sutras and mantras? Also, what should we be aware of when performing recitations? A: Daily recitation is the set of sutras and mantras that one […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, after our recitations, is there anything that we should we be aware of? Are there any rituals we should follow? A: After recitations, no rituals are required. Simply join your palms together and bow. Say the following softly or quietly, “My deep gratitude to the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, on your radio program you mentioned that after we pray to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and perform recitations, it would be best if we recite the Qi Fo Mie Zui Zhen Yan 3 times. Please tell us how to carry it out. Can we eliminate all our karmic obstacles in our present life by reciting […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, can I perform recitations while driving? I am a taxi driver and I have no time to perform recitations, can I recite while working? A: There are advantages and disadvantages associated with reciting while driving. Reciting while you are driving is not recommended as you may encounter trouble and attract foreign spirits. […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, due to personal time limitations, I am only able to complete my daily recitations six days a week. Can I skip one day and compensate for the recitations that I have missed on a later day? A: Once you are committed to a fixed number of daily recitation, you must stick to […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, can the Mantra to Untie Karmic Knots be used to resolve my karmic conflicts with several people at the same time? For example, before we recite the mantra, are we allowed to say, “May the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva help me, <your full name>, to resolve the karmic conflicts […]
Q: Master Lu, countless people from around the world are now downloading recordings of your radio programs and learning Buddhism from them. All the feedback that I have received from people around me has been positive. However, recently I heard that some individuals are reciting the Cundi Dharani to break up other people’s marriages, or to kick their […]
Q: Master Lu, is it true that the law of cause and effect cannot be changed? Can we change the resulting outcome or retribution by reciting sutras and mantras? Also, is getting to know Master Lu also a part of the law of cause and effect? A: Can we change the law of cause and effect? […]
Q: Master Lu, are the effects of reciting the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance for the purpose of accumulating merits and virtues different from the effects of reciting it for the purpose of eliminating karmic obstacles? A: Sutras and mantras can be seen as medications that Buddhas and Bodhisattvas prescribe to us. However, for them to be effective, we […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, some people see golden light when reciting Buddhist sutras and mantras, some see green light, and some have reportedly seen a golden halo on top of your head when you give Dharma talks. Could you please explain this? A: The golden light is from Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. In many temples, there is […]
Q: Master Lu, I often walk under trees when I walk home at night. I have been feeling scared recently, so I started to recite the Great Compassion Mantra while walking. I do not know the reason for this. A: Trees belong to Yin energy (as opposed to Yang). Therefore, there is a saying, “green trees form a good shade”. When […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I was fortunate enough to have you perform a Totem Reading for me. You told me that I have a lot of karmic obstacles. I am aware that I am reaching older age and should repay my karmic debts as fast as possible. Can I invite a friend, a classmate, or a […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, I am currently reciting the Great Compassion Mantra 7 times, the Heart Sutra 7 times, and the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance 3 times in the morning. I experience tingling only when I recite the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance. I do not have this feeling when I am not reciting. Moreover, the tingling occurs only in certain parts of […]
Q: Master Lu, I currently face constant distractions and have wandering thoughts when I perform recitations. How can we maintain our focus while performing recitations? Please kindly advise. A: One of the reasons for reduced effectiveness of recitations is the lack of focus. For example, if you are thinking about your family members while performing recitation […]
Q: Master Lu, I have started to recite the Little Houses for the two babies that I aborted. I just finished the first Little House and I have been suffering from headaches for two days. What is going on? What should I do? Please kindly advise. A: Generally, if you suffer from headaches when you perform recitations, this is a […]
