Q: Master Lu, as lay Buddhist practitioners, should we transfer merits and virtues when we recite Buddhist scriptures? A: We perform daily recitation and recite Little Houses on a regular basis. Should we transfer the merits and virtues thus obtained? It is best to act in accordance with karmic conditions. Transferring merits and virtues is a major undertaking […]

Q: The well-respected Master Lu, now that we are reciting Buddhist sutras and mantras and cultivating our minds, we may have Buddha’s light within us. Would this easily attract foreign spirits to occupy our bodies? A: It is easier for foreign spirits to occupy the body of a person who does not perform recitations. If we […]

Q: Master Lu, when females are menstruating, can they still perform their daily recitation, recite and burn Little Houses? Can they make incense offerings, and make prostrations to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas? A:  It is absolutely fine for females to perform daily recitation and recite Little Houses during menstruation. It is best to recite Little Houses during the daytime on sunny days. […]

Q: Master Lu, how can we tell if someone is stealing our energy?  How do we know if our energy is leaking out?  What does it feel like when there is energy leakage? What are the symptoms? A: Generally, people do not notice if their energy is being stolen. If you could tell when your […]

Q: What should I do if I feel that my energy is being lost or leaking out? A: If you feel that your energy is leaking out, you should first identify when the leakage occurred. If it occurred at night and you did not lose your temper or get angry, it could be due to […]