Question: Some take the Threefold Refuge and receive the Five Precepts without knowing their purposes and really committing to them, while there are some who follow the...
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How Does Pure Land ‘Touch & Go’ Works?
Question: On the ‘Touch & Go’ concept, of at least reaching Amituofo’s Pure Land before leaving it, which leads to no more falling into the 3 lower realms, and being able to...
Is Pure Land Boring?
Question: A friend says he does not aspire to be born in Amituofo’s [Amitabha Buddha] Pure Land because it will be boring. How should I reply? Answer: Amituofo’s Pure...
As Much As Possible
To become a Buddha as soon as possible, be as close to a Buddha as possible, by mindfulness of Buddha as much as possible, to meet a Buddha as soon as possible, to learn from a...
[16] Amituofo As Our Loving Parent & Child
Some years back, a colleague’s Father was down with lung cancer. He was a hardcore smoker, and a Theravadin Thai Buddhist, who doesn’t do much practice. When he was...
Is Niànfó Better Niànjīng? 念佛比念经好吗？
Question: In Pure Land practice, it is often said that nianfo (mindfulness of Amituofo’s name) is a better practice than nianjing (reciting sutras). If one is unwell, it is...
Why Do I Fear My Family Know I’m Learning The Dharma?
Question: When I practise chanting, I do not dare to recite aloud when my family members are around. I only recite when I am alone or when they are not at home. I like to read...
[15] The Power of Chanting Amituofo
Growing up in an environment with Theravada Buddhism practices, I learnt that the Buddha’s teachings stress on cultivation of one’s mental state through meditation...
Why Practise Chanting In Everyday Life If There Is Support-Chanting?
Question: Since last minute support-chanting can be effective, why do we need to practise chanting in everyday life? Answer: The short answer is that last minute support-chanting...
How to Handle Jealousy, Worry & Other Defilements With Mindfulness Of Buddha
Question: I have schizoaffective disorder – a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Some symptoms include impaired judgement and mood disorder. Sometimes I think I am...