Question:

Hi:

I am a devout Christian.

My mother recently passed away and I am very interested in your Buddhist concept of the 49-day period.

What can I do to help my dear mother who wishes to go near God?
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EAD ​

Question:

The 49-day period, does it start from the time of death or from the burial day? Some left home people claim that it starts from the burial date.

DX, Hungtington Beach, CA

Question:

Master,

I have a stupid question on sincerity.
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My mom’s good friend is dying of cancer. She could pass any day now. My mom asked me if there is anything she can do. I advised her about the 49 days, but she and her friends are Christian. I then suggested purchasing rebirth plaques for a couple of months, which she would like to do.

​Question:

Master,
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I checked my records and 9/20/09 sent you an e-mail regarding my niece TB requesting a 6-month Lengthening Life plaque for her. I updated you in that e-mail regarding her health problems which began shortly after I had been in Ohio during her fathers’ last days of life in 4/07. She initially thought she was reacting to her fathers’ death. She was diagnosed with biliary duct cancer with 3 spots on her lungs.