Many people misunderstand that it should be enough just to prostrate oneself and make prayer requests to Bodhisattva, whereas one should first repent and then eliminate karmic obstacles. Only then should you perform recitations and pray to Bodhisattva. The effect
The Wisdom of Rewarding One’s Enemy
Master Jun Hong Lu’s public talkJakarta, Indonesia 22 April 2017 Nurhaci was the first emperor of the Qing dynasty in Chinese history. In those days, he went through much hardship in unifying the Jurchen tribes. On one occasion, he led
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Excerpt from the Dharma convention in Sabah, Malaysia, on 17 January 2015 The two most important issues in our lives are birth and death. In the case of birth, the question is ‘where do we come from?’ We don’t know
Why people in the human realm can directly ascend to the heavens through cultivation?
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About being a bridesmaid
Wenda2012122853 53:35 – About being a bridesmaid Female caller: Master, is it true that a young lady who has been a bridesmaid three times will find it more difficult to get married? Master : It is inappropriate to make such
Journey to Heaven v1.B7: The Hell of Icy Coldness (The Hell of Snowy Mountains, the Hell of Icicles, and the Hell of Iron Mountains)
Question: On 30 September 2018, after I finished paying respect to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, the statue of Guan Yin Bodhisattva radiated a brilliant light. Not long after, the Bodhisattva sent a thought to me, “I will take you to observe
Journey to Heaven v1.B6: The Hell of Great Burning Flame
On 29 September 2018, as I was performing the recitation after paying respect to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, I received a thought message from Guan Yin Bodhisattva. “Child, don’t be afraid. Your soul has been repeatedly led to the hell because
Journey to Heaven v1.B5: The Hell of Flaming Eye
Question: It’s 26 September 2018. Today, while I was paying respect to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and reciting sutras, I saw the statues of Guan Di Bodhisattva, Guan Ping Bodhisattva and Zhou Tsang Bodhisattva radiate a brilliant golden light and the
BHFF 12: Being tolerant is virtuous, being calm is a form of blessing (3/3)
Thirdly, to be able to “Take-on (responsibility)”. It means to conduct yourself responsibly. I always tell my disciples that it is all right to make mistakes. One who admits his mistakes is a person of integrity. It’s a character favoured
BHFF 12: Being tolerant is virtuous, being calm is a form of blessing (2/3)
I often tell you, worldly vexations are akin to what the Sixth Patriarch Hui Neng said: “Bodhi is originally without any tree, the bright mirror is also not a stand; Originally there is not a single thing; where can the