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, my friend and I are following Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door, and reciting Buddhist sutras and mantras. After reciting the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance, my friend dreamt about people asking her for Little Houses. My friend was so scared that she stopped performing recitations. Could you please explain the purpose of reciting the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance? […]
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: Dear Master Lu, my cat that had been with me for the past 12 years has just passed away. I buried it in my yard along with Buddhist sutras. Is this alright? A: It is never a good idea to bury bodies in or near your home, whether it be dogs, cats or humans. It […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, how should I burn Little Houses if I do not have a Buddhist altar in my home? A: It is best not to burn Little Houses in Buddhist temples. If you do not have a Buddhist altar in your home, you can burn the Little Houses on your balcony, near the window in your living room, or in […]
Q: There is an old lady who lives with four or five people in one bedroom. The only bright place in the house is the bedroom. Can she take out the statues and images of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas when she is performing recitations or prayers, and then put them away when she has finished? A: This […]
Q: Master Lu, when I was burning Little Houses, I suddenly had an extra breath of air in my mouth. What does this mean? How should I breathe it out? A: If you have an extra breath of air in your mouth while you burn Little Houses, it is very likely to be related to foreign spirits. You […]
Q: Master Lu, I have followed your instructions and have been performing daily recitations for about three months now. Recently I had a dream that I was fighting with someone and then I killed him. I was frightened when I woke up. Is this a bad sign? A: If you have dreams about killing people, setting […]
Q: Master Lu, what should we be aware of when we use Buddhist prayer beads while reciting sutras or mantras? A: Prayer beads are Dharma instruments. Like all Dharma instruments, you must use them appropriately, and you should not misuse or misplace them. If you are unable to protect these Dharma instruments or use them mindfully, […]
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 a question to ask you. You mentioned that we must always keep the bathroom door closed. If we close the door, there is no airflow. Once we open it, the air becomes very stuffy. As a result, we are now using the toilet with the door open. Do we need to close […]
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 […]
Q: Master Lu, what should we say before we recite Little Houses? How do we pray to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas for their blessings and protection? A: Before reciting Little Houses, you can say the following prayer: “May the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva help me, <your full name>, to give these Little Houses to <name of […]
Q: Dear Master Lu, we would like to ask for your advice regarding landscape paintings of water and mountains. What are the guidelines for placing these paintings at home? Do we need to place these pictures behind the statues or images of Buddhas or Bodhisattvas? Can we place these paintings in other rooms of the house? Is […]
Q: During one of Master Lu’s radio programs, you mentioned that we can write the name and date of birth of our family member(s) on a piece of paper, and bring it to the Guan Yin Citta Centre to pray for our family member(s) so that they will soon believe in Buddhism. I want to give […]
Q: Could Master Lu advise on the basic requirements and areas of concern regarding the placement of a Buddhist altar in the home from a Buddhist perspective? Thank you! A: The basic requirements for Buddhist altar placement in the home are as follows: The altar must not be near a toilet (the toilet door should be […]
Q: The telephone line of Master Lu’s call-in radio programs is very busy, so we are not always able to get through and ask him to perform Totem Readings for us to solve our issues related to foreign spirits. We would like to know when we no longer need to recite Little Houses? What would be […]
Q: Master Lu, how do we resolve “predestined conflicts”— conflicts between couples or conflicts in marriage? We follow the instruction of your Buddhist practice— Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door—to recite sutras and mantras. But I still cannot wrap my head around the issue. I recite the Mantra to Untie Karmic Knots every day, but still hope that […]
Q: Should we burn the Application for Change of Name after praying to Guan Yin Bodhisattva for her blessing? When, where, and how should we proceed with this? I just downloaded the form and would like to use it for my child and myself. Please advise me on how to lodge the Application for Change of Name. A: […]
Q: I am a beginner and have never recited Little Houses before. I recently began reciting the Great Compassion Mantra, the Heart Sutra, and the Eighty-Eight Buddhas Great Repentance. Can I now recite the sutras and mantras of the Little Houses? A: As a beginner, you can recite the sutras and mantras of Little Houses as soon as you begin performing daily recitations (i.e. the Great Compassion […]