Question:

​Ven. Masters,

I am still uninformed, if what I am about to ask you is inappropriate, please forgive me.

The scriptures say so and so do a lot of Dharma Masters: “All living beings are Buddhas [to be] because they inherently have Buddha seeds. Bodhisattvas do not discriminate. To encounter the sangha is like encountering the Buddhas.”

Question:

Dear Sangha,

I am writing from North Bay, California. I would like to ask if there are prerequisites for receiving teaching from your monastery on the 42 hands and eyes.

I am a lay Buddhist practicing from home.
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I am very interested about the 42 hands and eyes dharma practice.

Thank you for your guidance.

Sincerely,

JC

Question:

I heard that Master Xuan Hua stated that to maintain the Great Compassion Mantra without practicing the 42 Hands & Eyes Dharma is like having hands without feet.

I also understand from his explanation that one should not practice the Hands & Eyes Dharma without receiving official transmission. In that case, if I were to maintain the Great Compassion Mantra alone, what effect would it have?

Could you please explain how I should maintain the Mantra?
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DVH

​Question:

Ven. Master,

I read Great Master Xuan Hua’s explanation of the Great Compassion Mantra. It made me sincerely want to practice the 42 Hands & Eyes Dharma. Please help me fulfill my wish.
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HS

Question:

Na Mo Fundamental Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha,

My respects to the sangha!

Please advise me as to how I can learn about the 42 Hands & Eyes.

I would appreciate an email answer.

Emituofo,
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TTH

Question:
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The Master indicated that reciting the Great Compassion Mantra without practicing the Hands & Eyes Dharma is not beneficial. Furthermore, the Hands & Eyes Dharma is transmitted only to those with potential. In that case, those who maintain the Great Compassion Mantra under your guidance would obtain what benefit? Please kindly instruct us. 

Question:

For the past few days, I have been practicing the Hands & Eyes Dharma that I found on the internet but I have yet to see any results.

Ven. Master, am I committing any offense in practicing this Hands & Eyes Dharma, regardless if I succeed or fail?

Please kindly instruct me.

Emituofo,
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PS: This email I gave is a fake one so that I could submit this question

Question:

Great Master Xuan Hua explains that the Great Compassion Mantra is like having the hands and would require the 42 Hands and Eyes Dharma which are like the legs. Could you elaborate on it please?

If I wish to cultivate the Hands and Eyes Dharma door, can I follow the instructions from the books or do I need to receive transmission?

Thank you,
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NQ