Burning joss papers and spirit money

Question #83: Master Lu, it is difficult to ask our family members to stop burning joss papers and spirit money. Not everyone within a family believes in Buddhism. Because of the influence of traditional Chinese customs, trying to prevent the non-believers from burning joss papers may affect the harmony in […]

Having tumours in the facial region

Question #85: My classmate’s son has a tumour in his nose. Which sutra or mantra should he recite? What else should he do? Answer #85: • Having a facial tumour is a very severe type of karmic retribution. • Our body parts can be divided according to their Yin and […]

Making Oil offerings

Question #87: We want to offer oil to the Bodhisattvas at the Guan Yin Citta Centre. Should we place a bottle of oil in front of the statues or images of the Bodhisattvas on the altar, or should we light an oil lamp? Thank you. Answer #87: • Making offerings […]

Having Dream Tests

Question #90: Master Lu, what kind of dream is considered a “Dream Test”? Answer #90: • Dream Tests can be presented in many different forms. Generally, you will encounter a Dream Test after making a vow to observe certain precepts. Along the path of your Buddhist practice, Dream Tests are […]

Zodiac year of birth (or Ben Ming Nian)

Question #97: Dear Master Lu, this year is my zodiac year of birth (or Ben Ming Nian in Chinese, referring to the year of one’s Chinese zodiac animal in which one was born). Would this affect me? What should I be aware of? Should I wear red coloured undergarments? Answer […]

The Six Syllable Mantra

Question #99: Dear Master Lu, you previously mentioned that the Six Syllable Mantra is very powerful. I would like to know whether I can let my child recite this mantra as it is short and easy to memorise. Answer #99: • All sutras and mantras are bestowed upon us by […]