Q: Master Lu, I would like to ask about the significance of the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival) and what we should be aware of on this special day? A: The Dragon Boat Festival is one of those festivals that
Q&A 172. Making a vow to recite 100,000 times of a Buddhist scripture
Q: Master Lu has mentioned that if we wish to make a vow to recite 100,000 times of a particular Buddhist scripture, the effects will be especially good. May I ask which Buddhist scriptures may be considered for such a
Q&A 171. Dedicated mini Buddhist altar for performing recitation
Q: A Buddhist practitioner has a designated table where he sits when performing recitation of Buddhist scriptures. Master Lu, you once mentioned that it is best if he can place a small image of the Bodhisattva on this table and
Q&A 170. Handling the returned Dharma items of Guan Yin Citta Dharma Door
Q: Some Buddhist practitioners returned statues of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas they previously worshipped, as well as damaged Guan Yin Bodhisattva pendants, images of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, or sutra booklets to the Guan Yin Citta Centre. Can these items be accepted
Q&A 169. Hanging the calligraphy of the Great Compassion Mantra
Q: We all know the extraordinary power of the Great Compassion Mantra. When we hang a calligraphy of the mantra at home, Dharma Protectors will be present. If there are family members who do not believe in Buddhism, nor are
Q&A 168. Offering Little Houses to eliminate karmic obstacles
Q: I came across one of Master Lu’s discourses on reciting Little Houses for eliminating karmic obstacles. May I know under what circumstances we should recite these Little Houses? What is its significance in comparison with the Little House that
Q&A 167. Guan Yin Citta Emergency Code
Q: A fellow Buddhist practitioner had a dream in which a man, who he thought to be Nanjing Bodhisattva, showed him a code: “7829”. He told him to use it in the event of an emergency. Could Master Lu decipher
Q&A 166. Performing recitations on Chong Yang Festival (Double Ninth Festival)
Q: Dear Master Lu, could you please tell us which particular sutras or mantras we should recite for the Chong Yang Festival (the Double Ninth Festival)? A: Chong Yang is a special festival. According to the latest teachings by Master
Q&A 165. Interpreting the meaning of dreams
Q: Dear Master Lu, what do our dreams mean? A: Dreams are a way for us to receive messages from the spirit world. Some dreams are foretelling, a reflection of what you have thought about throughout the day, or are
Q&A 164. Addressing Little Houses and filling in red dots
Q: Dear Master Lu, what should we be aware of when addressing Little Houses and filling in the red dots on them? A: Filling in the fields: If you already know whom you are going to give the Little House