Testimony: Hi Shi’an Laoshi, I missed the previous lesson on ‘The 48 Great Vows of Āmítuófó’ as I was on a business trip in Shanghai. Two nights ago, I was...
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Are Ancestral Tablets Needed?
Question: What is an ancestral tablet for? Is it a must? Answer: Within 49 days after death, it is useful as a focal point, on the shrine of the deceased at home, for making food...
Homage To Moon Light Bodhisattva 南无月光菩萨
今天农历八月十五日是月光菩萨的圣诞。南无月光菩萨。 Today, the 15th day of the 8th lunar month,is the sacred birthday of Moon Light Bodhisattva.Homage To Moon Light Bodhisattva. 阿弥陀佛：十二光如来 ...
Why Be Mindful Of Buddha Due To Fear Of Death? 为何因怕死而念佛？
临命终时，乃一生之腊月三十日也。 When approaching [the] end [of] life, [this is] then one lifetime’s 12th lunar month’s 30th day. Note [1]: When dying, these are the last moments for...
[56] An Almost Deadly Near Miss!
Testimonial: Hi Bro. Shi’an, you have been emphasising on the importance of having daily Niànfó (念佛) practice (of mindfulness of the name of Amitā[bha] Buddha –...
When Not To Use The Rebirth Blanket?
Question: If the deceased is found in an unsightly position in an awkward place, is it alright to use the rebirth (Dharani) blanket (往生被/陀罗尼被) to cover, while others Nianfo...
Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva’s Guidance To Pure Land 地藏菩萨接引往生西方
今天农历七月三十日 是地藏菩萨的圣诞。 南无大愿地藏王菩萨。 Today, the 30th day of the 7th lunar month, is the sacred birthday of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva. Homage To Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Of Great...
How To Handle Frequent Accident Scenes? 如何处理常出意外之处？
溺人之处，常有人溺，即所谓求替死鬼者。 [A] place [where there are] drowned people, [that] often have people drowning, is [due to wandering] spirits so-called seeking [others to] die on [their]...
[55] A Rewarding False Alarm
Testimony: Good evening. The plane I was in today, while approaching Singapore, was hit by severe turbulence. Children screamed and adults muttered under their breath, while my...
How To Be Mindful Of Āmítuófó When Dreaming & Dying?
Question: Do our dreams relate to the state of our consciousness? Often, when I wake up from a dream, I realised I had no control over what was dreamt. Can we be mindful of...