Question #2: 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 […]
How do you resolve conflicts in marriage or in a relationship?
Question #3: 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 […]
How do we know if there are foreign spirits occupying our bodies?
Question #4: 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 […]
Placement of a Buddhist altar
Question #5: 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! Answer #5: The basic requirements for Buddhist altar placement in the home are as follows: • The altar must not […]
Lodging the Application for Convincing Family Members
Question #6: 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 […]
Hanging landscape paintings
Question #7: 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 […]
Saying prayers before reciting Little Houses
Question #8: Master Lu, what should we say before we recite Little Houses? How do we pray to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas for their blessings and protection? Answer #8: • Before reciting Little Houses, you can say the following prayer: “May the Greatly Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Guan Yin Bodhisattva help […]
Suffering from headaches when performing recitations
Question #9: 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. Answer #9: • […]
Having the toilet door closed at all times
Question #10: 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 […]
Maintaining focus when performing recitations
Question #11: 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. Answer #11: • One of the reasons for reduced effectiveness of recitations is the lack of focus. For example, if you […]
Experiencing tingling sensations when performing recitations
Question #12: 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 […]
Asking others to perform recitations for you
Question #13: 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 […]
Walking under trees at night
Question #14: 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. Answer #14: • Trees belong to Yin energy (as opposed […]
Buddhist prayer beads
Question #15: Master Lu, what should we be aware of when we use Buddhist prayer beads while reciting sutras or mantras? Answer #15: • 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 […]
Dreams about killing people and setting things on fire
Question #16: 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? Answer #16: […]
Having an extra breath in your mouth while burning Little Houses
Question #17: 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? Answer #17: • If you have an extra breath of air in your mouth while you burn Little Houses, […]
Can we put away holy images when not praying to them?
Question #18: 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 […]
Burning Little Houses without a Buddhist altar
Question #19: Dear Master Lu, how should I burn Little Houses if I do not have a Buddhist altar in my home? Answer #19: • It is best not to burn Little Houses in Buddhist temples. • If you do not have a Buddhist altar in your home, you can […]
Burying dead animals in your yard
Question #20: 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? Answer #20: • It is never a good idea to bury bodies in or near your […]
有关许愿不能做到的问题
问 #41: 请问卢台长,如果一个人发了愿又没能做到,是不是会受到惩罚?有什么办法可以补救? 答 #41: 一个人发愿又没能做到,要看这个人没能做到的原因,并不是说发愿做不到一定要受惩罚的。菩萨与护法神对我们都有一个谅解度的。 如果做不到是有关自然的原因就可以解脱很多。 如果是因为自身人为的原因就肯定要受到惩罚。 当知道要有惩罚了就要来化解。没有其他办法只有念《礼佛大忏悔文》。 要自己跪在那里与菩萨讲并且要静思己过,来化解掉这个将要来临的灾难。 违愿的当天(违愿之后24小时内),针对此事忏悔的《礼佛大忏悔文》可以多念,譬如49遍一天念完。 如果已经超过24小时,就不能多念了,只能分开念,每天念诵《礼佛大忏悔文》的总数不宜超过7遍,因为一旦激活就很麻烦。所以最好是平均每天念诵一部分,分多日念完。也可以先暂停功课中的《礼佛大忏悔文》,每天专门针对此事念《礼佛大忏悔文》7遍,连续一个星期才能化解掉这个将要来临的灾难。 同时要再许大愿,并念《心经》每天21遍。 这样做就是在重新调整自己的心灵,也就是在清洁自己心灵。通过这种方式,菩萨和护法神会原谅,大事化小,小事化无。 许愿要谨慎、要随缘、要量力而行。 梦考未过也算违愿,详细请参照《玄学问答 九十》有关“梦考”的问题(请点此链接查看并以此博客内容为参考) 内容来源:佛学问答