Dear Teacher Shi’an, below is the testimony which I would like to share, especially with those who are sceptical about the consciousness possibly remaining in the body for...
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[21] How I Connected With Amituofo
Emotional Encounters My husband and I were both not strong believers in the Buddha’s teachings. However, after attending Brother Shi’an’s ‘Understanding...
Is Pure Land Here & Now?
Question: I came across an event about ‘Pure Land Here & Now’, that claims to offer ‘study’ of the Amitabha Sutra, ‘linking’ it to the practice of mindfulness of breathing...
[20] My Brother’s Peaceful Passing Amidst Support-Chanting
Background Information My brother, Toh Tong Chye, 47 years of age, collapsed in our Mother’s house on 1 March 2014 (Saturday) at around 1pm. By the time the ambulance...
Is Pure Land Repentance Practice Similar To Asking ‘God’ For Forgiveness?
Question: In the Pure Land teachings, it is taught that repentance with mindfulness of Amituofo (Amitabha Buddha) can lead to birth in his Pure Land. What happens to one’s...
How To Be Certain That Āmítuófó Has Come?
Question: There are so many images of Āmítuófó (Amitābha Buddha). Which is the closest to the original? Answer: There is no ‘standard’ correct picture of Āmítuófó...
[19] Offering The Best Parting Gift
Hi Purelanders, Amituofo! My first Zhunian (Support-chanting using the name of Amituofo) experience was at my good friend Margaret’s home in February this year (2014). It...
Can Ghosts & Gods Punish & Reward Humans?
Question: I learnt that unseen beings comprising of ghosts and gods are able to read minds. Do they have the power to reward or punish a person after having read one’s good or bad...
Are Insects At Wakes The Deceased?
Question: It seems to be common for insects, such as moths, to be seen at wakes. Recently, I heard of someone who passed away in a hospital, whose family saw a big green...
Can Buddhists Chant In Restrooms & Bedrooms?
The true spiritual taboo is to embrace the three poisons, to let them grow unchecked. – Stonepeace We often hear some Buddhists gravely discouraging the practice of chanting in...