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, as Buddhists, we often visit temples and monasteries. What should we be aware of in terms of our appearance and behaviour? A: As Buddhists, when visiting temples and monasteries, we should not dress casually. We should be clean, tidy and respectful. Your hair should not cover your forehead, otherwise your fortune is […]
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 calamites 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 would like to invite an image of Guan Yin Bodhisattva to our home. Can we take a photo of the statue of Guan Yin Bodhisattva in a temple, and then print the image and pray at home? A: It is best not to photograph any statues or images of Buddhas and […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, is it okay to have a habit of keeping records in daily life? For example, tracking daily expenses, the number of fish released for life liberations, and the number of Little Houses recited, etc. A: It is best not to keep records, as the ancient Chinese saying goes, “The more records you keep, the […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, what should we be aware of during birthday celebrations? A: Birthday celebrations for a living person should be based on the Gregorian calendar rather than the lunar calendar. On your birthday, you must not perform any acts of killing (animals), as the resulting negative karma generated would be doubled on your birthday. […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, what should we be aware of when we purchase a new car? A: It is best to avoid selecting silver for the colour of your car, as silver is the colour of the underworld and tends to attract foreign spirits. The probability for accidents is higher for silver cars. Red is also […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, when we give gifts during festive seasons or special occasions, what should we be aware of? A: Shoes should not be given as gifts. In Chinese, “shoes” sounds similar to “deviant”, and therefore the sound is deemed to be inauspicious. In addition, you should be aware of the following points of attention […]
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: May I ask what Great Compassion Water is? Can I recite the Great Compassion Mantra to a bowl of water to perform the blessing by myself? Or is it that only the water that has been offered to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas can be called the Great Compassion Water? A: Great Compassion Water is the water that you […]
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, from your radio programs, it seems that the highest realm that a deceased person can reach as a result of performing recitations would be heaven. However, as Buddhist practitioners, we hope that we will be able to be reborn into the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. We would like to ask, […]
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, my parents are currently selecting a burial site for themselves. What should we be aware of? As for the burial ritual in the future, what should we be aware of? A: When you are still alive, it is best not to rush into such matters, including the selection of burial sites or […]
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: Dear Master Lu, I have made a vow to be a vegetarian. But when we eat out, it is often inconvenient to find vegetarian food. Sometimes even a bowl of vegetable noodle soup would contain animal stock. Can I just eat the noodles and not drink the soup? Also, is it alright to eat the […]