8.9 Questions Regarding Helping Others Set Up an Altar Questions regarding helping others set up an altar. Wenda 20160318 06:52 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Question: You mentioned before that when we help others set up an altar, we may bear the burden of karma for them. You said bearing […]
8.8 Notes on Paying Respect to Bodhisattvas at Two Locations How to worship the Bodhisattvas when you have no fixed residence? Wenda 20130111 59:06 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Caller: My second question is how to pay respect to the Bodhisattvas if I do not have a fixed residence? Master […]
8.7 You may offer Heart Incense while you don’t have an altar at home or go away for a business trip. Question: Master mentioned before that we can visualise our altar or our favourite Bodhisattva’s image when we offer Heart Incense. Is it better if we visualise an altar that has been frequently visited […]
8.6 How Should We Pay Respect if We have Images or Tablets of Other Bodhisattvas and Deities? The placement of multiple Bodhisattvas’ images The images, statues and photos of Bodhisattvas, Christ, God and Deities are all manifestations of divine beings in the Human Realm, and we must respect them. We mustn’t speak profane words […]
8.5 The grand incense is the sandalwood Wenda 20120113 25:46 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Caller: There’s a sort of sandalwood that is as thick as a wooden stick, can I use this incense as Grand Incense? Master Lu: No, you shouldn’t. The definition of Grand Incense is very clear, […]
8.4 How do we know if the Bodhisattva has visited my home? Formation of a lotus shape on the oil lamp wick indicates the presence of Bodhisattvas. Wenda 20120420 01:02:41 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Caller: The formation of a lotus shape on the oil lamp wick doesn’t necessarily refer […]
8.11 What Should We Do If Family Members Obstruct the Setting Up of Altar? Some people may encounter obstructions from their families during their spiritual practice. If such obstructions have already hindered their practice, they should proactively resolve the problem and persuade their families through other means. They should learn from previous experience and […]
8.10 How to Worship Wen Chang Bodhisattva and the location of the Wen Chang Position. You may print Wen Chang Bodhisattva’s name on yellow paper to pay respect to Wenda 20120527B 55:34 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Caller: Can we pay respect to the Wen Chang Bodhisattva in the way […]
6.3 Basic procedures of paying respect to the Bodhisattvas on a daily basis Offer morning and evening incense on a daily basis. Change the water, fruit, and flowers on the altar. You need to change the water before lighting up the oil lamp for morning incense. If the fruit and flowers started to spoil […]
6.2 Procedures of setting up an altar Wash your hands before the ceremony Put the offerings on the altar. Using both hands, raise each of the Buddhist instruments slightly above your head before placing them on the altar. 1. Statues/images of Bodhisattvas. The numbers shown below represent the sequence in which the statues/images are […]
6.1 Etiquette and taboos about altar Reverence matters the most Wenda20161113A 48:30 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt When you worship the Bodhisattvas at the prayer hall, you must dress properly, keep your voice down, and wash your hands before paying respect to the Bodhisattvas. Look at the Bodhisattvas first before […]
It’s better to set up an altar where it’s bright, pure and clean. The best location would be next to a window in the living room. 3.1 The ideal location for an altar The best location for an altar is next to a window Wenda20121228 52:18 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) […]
2.1 Guan Yin Bodhisattva Introduction to Guan Yin Bodhisattva Guan Yin Bodhisattva is the symbol of compassion and wisdom in Buddhism. She plays an important part in Mahayana Buddhism and folkloric beliefs. The spirit of great compassion, as represented by Guan Yin Bodhisattva, is perceived as the foundation of Mahayana Buddhism. According to Buddhist […]
1. THE PURPOSE OF HAVING A BUDDHIST ALTAR Wenda20120323 32:00 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt You live in such a big house, yet you can’t set aside a small area for Bodhisattvas on a Buddhist altar? Do you think you are cultivating your mind well? Surely, the quality of your […]
4.1 Different styles of an altar 1）An open altar This is the recommended style. 2）An enclosed altar When conditions don’t allow, say, if the environment is messy or if the altar is close to the kitchen or a couple’s room due to limited space, it’s recommended to use an enclosed altar with a […]
8.3 Moving and Changing Altars Questions about changing altar Wenda 20120422B 41:53 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Caller: The location of my current altar was advised by Master. It’s a small cabinet located in the living room. I’ve found this cabinet too short and it made me uncomfortable. I want […]
8.2 How to Deal with Incense Boxes that have Bodhisattvas’ Image on them Wenda 20120629 01:18:19 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Caller: My question is about paying respect to Bodhisattva. I offer sandalwood incense at home. But on the box, there are Guan Yin Bodhisattva’s images. I have around four […]
8.1. Regarding Lotus Lamps <On lotus lamps> Wenda 20161113A 39:22 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Caller: Both practitioners X and Y are helping new practitioners set up an altar. X thinks that, unlike Bodhisattvas’ images, incense burners, cups, vases, and lotus lamps are optional. However, Y believes that the lotus […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
Master Jun Hong Lu’s Public Talk Sydney, Australia 5 September 2010 When paying respect to the Buddhas, offering flowers will improve your appearance, and offering oil is good for our eyesight and for gaining wisdom. Some wise people suggest children spend their pocket money in buying a bottle of oil as an offering to the […]
7.1 Tending Buddhist Instruments, the Offered Fruit and Fruit Trays Fruit should be washed and labels removed before offering. Wenda 20111225 01:01:15 (Master Jun Hong Lu’s call-in radio program) An Excerpt Caller: Should we wash the fruit before offering them on the altar? Master Lu: Of course, it is a way to show respect […]