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Obtain rebirth through reciting Buddha name

4/25/2016

 
Question:

Ven. Master: 

I find it hard to believe that by merely reciting the Buddha’s name, I could obtain rebirth to the Pure Land. My brother said that the Sutras were altered, and that videos about rebirth used professional actors.
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TT

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Seeking Children

6/10/2015

 
Question:

Emituofo,
​

I gave birth to a child who died after six months. This time, I got pregnant and lost the fetus after seven weeks.
​
I still have ceremonies to help the first child but do nothing for the second fetus.
​
When I hold ceremonies for them, how should I call them? What sutras should I recite on their behalf?


Also, which sutra should I recite in order to have babies and get along with my spouse?

Emituofo,
​

G

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Wish for Rebirth to Western Bliss Pure Land

3/20/2015

 
Question:

Dear Master Yong Hua,

I tried meditation. I won’t be enlightened doing 30 minutes a day. My mind is full of delusions. The only hope is Other Power Amitabha and Boddhisatvas. ​

I want to go to Sukhavati, become a bodhisatva and come back to save beings. What do I practice in the morning and night ?

Thank you,
​

W – Brazil

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Silently recite Buddha’s name

1/15/2015

 
Question:

Ven. Master!

I am a student. I silently recite the Buddha’s name while I walk to school. At home, I would also silently recite his name while doing the household chores. ​

At night I would then silently dedicate the merit and virtue as [the typical dedication of merit and virtue verse].

Is that correct?
​

QT

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Only Wish to Recite Buddha Name

7/4/2014

 
Question:

Ven. Master:

I hope that you will instruct me because I do not know much about Buddhism.

In the morning, I would like to bow to the Buddha for 15 minutes but do not wish to recite the Sutras. Can I just only recite the Buddha’s name and bow to the Buddha?

Thank you for your instructions.
​

BTND ​

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Recitation Machine

1/26/2014

 
Question:

Ven. Master:

I practice the Pure Land Dharma Door and have a few questions that I hope you will help clarify for me! 

– I leave the Buddha recitation machine on when I go to bed. Is there a difference between the Buddha recitation seeds during sleep and when I am awake?

– I frequently listen to the Buddha recitation machine. Every now and then I have the urge to recite the Buddha’s name and then would hear the recitation sound from the machine. How does that affect my chances of rebirth?
– When I recite the Buddha’s name, my mind feels cool and refreshed and I often feel a rush. Is that state actually the Buddha and Bodhisattvas’ help as described in the sutras? However, some CDs say that such state is the result of being touched by yin beings…

Please explain for my sake in order for me to stop worrying and having doubts!

Finally, I wish you health and bliss so that you can quickly realize the Way!

Emituofo
​

HNT
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Non-Vegetarian Reciting the Buddha’s Name

1/9/2014

 
Question:

Ven. Master!

Please help clarify for me the following:

1. I have been reciting the Buddha’s name for quite a while, but because of scheduling conflicts from work, I have not been able to do it at specific times. ​​Usually, I recite the Buddha’s name all the time everywhere: whether it be while walking or working with my hands. I wonder whether or not such recitations would be beneficial at all because I fear that I have been calling out to him instead of reciting his name.

2. Often while I eat meat and fish I would recite his name: am I committing offenses? My question is if I recite the Buddha’s name but I am not a vegetarian, would I be committing offenses?

I hope that you would kindly instruct me.
​

NTL

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Reciting the Infinite Life Sutra

10/18/2013

 
Question:

Ven. Master,

I worship Shakyamuni Buddha. Is it OK for me to recite the Infinite Life Sutra? Please clarify this for me.

Emituofo,
​

VTH

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Recitation Dharma Doors

10/15/2013

 
Question:

Ven. Master,

First, allow me to say that my sister and I are very grateful that you took time of your busy schedule to talk to us for so long. ​

​Unfortunately, we had an engagement with our family or else we would have loved to ask you to clarify a lot more things for us. Please kindly clarify the following for us:

1. 
In your Chan Handbook, you transmitted the Buddha Recitation Dharma Door to the readers. Can we use the same methodology to recite mantras?

2. When we Use the Guan Yin Dharma Door (Contemplating the Sounds Method), do we contemplate both the sound and the Dan Tian. Would that not create distractions [the mind being split between two tasks]?

3. In the Handbook, you indicated that the Shurangama Mantra is the most powerful. Should I memorize it in Vietnamese, Chinese or English? If I do not have the time, is it OK to just recite the heart of the Shurangama Mantra?

​I hope that we will have the opportunity to participate in the temple’s Fo Qi (Buddha Recitation Week) or Chan Qi in the future.

We wish you good health, peace and bliss, blessings and wisdom in abundance and success in the Buddha’s work.

Respectfully,

TD

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What is Pure Land

8/5/2013

 
Question:

Ven. Master,

What is the Pure Land Dharma Door?
​

LBN

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Preparing for Rebirth

7/28/2013

 
Question:

Ven. Master,

I am very happy that you returned safely from your trip to Asia to take care of the temple matters.
​
I recently spent a lot of time to listen your Dharma Talks from your web site repeatedly. As a result, it has helped restore my original faith and respect you. The eight winds blew and yet you were unperturbed and at ease, whereas your disciple’s mind was deeply moved. My gongfu is still quite inadequate [even after decades of vigorous practice]! Once again, please accept my sincere apologies [for doubting you].

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Obtain rebirth through reciting Buddha name

3/21/2013

 
Question:

Ven. Master:

I find it hard to believe that by merely reciting the Buddha’s name, I could obtain rebirth to the Pure Land. My brother said that the Sutras were altered, and that videos about rebirth used professional actors.
​
TT

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Singleminded Recitation

12/8/2012

 
Question:

Greetings Ven. Master,

I practice Reciting the Buddha’s name.

Why do you advocate Chan and Pure Land Joint Cultivation? Would that not be difficult to become single-minded?

Emituofo,
​

TH

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Baby Cultivator

11/6/2012

 
Question:

I started cultivating the Medicine Master Dharma door two months ago. I know very little about cultivation and wish to ask you a few questions to clarify my understanding:
​
1. In the morning, I recite the Medicine Master Buddha mantra. I stop reciting before it becomes
monotonous, so I won’t become bored with it the following day. Afterward, I recite Medicine Master Buddha’s name 108 times with the recitation beads and bow to the Buddha in repentance.

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Help with Pancreatic Cancer

11/2/2012

 
Question:

Venerable Master,

My name is VDT. I am a Buddhist disciple. My wife has pancreatic cancer. She has been undergoing treatment but it has had little effect. I believe in you and request that you provide us guidance such as using the Medicine Master Buddha Dharma to help my wife.

I eagerly await your reply.
​
Buddhist disciple VDT

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Selling Buddhism

9/15/2012

 
​Question:

NaMo Buddha.
​
Greetings to you, Master YongHua. I am also studying Buddhism. The Buddha came to our world out of his measureless kindness and compassion. He wants all of us to recognize and believe in ourselves and accept the law of cause of effect. How can there possibly be seeking and praying to spirits and ghosts to get responses [not clear from Vietnamese question]. 

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Theravada Hinayana, Pure Land Mahayana

5/12/2012

 
​Question:

Ven. Master,

Allow me to ask a question about Buddhism.
​
I had the chance to meet with my previous teaching monks and nuns. They informed me that they follow the Theravadan tradition. When I inquired whether or not it belongs to Hinayana, they answered that it is not. I am still unsatisfied about that answer and that is why I have to ask for your input. 

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Sick when attending recitation sessions

3/5/2012

 
Question:

Master:

Our Way place has a lot of members. That is why we often have to participate and recite on behalf of the members’ deceased family and relatives.

Does reciting continuously for 8 hours really help?

Each time I go, I’d fall sick. Is it because of the excessive yin qi?

What can we do to avoid having problems when we recite for others? We can’t say no.
​
NN

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[PLHB] Using the recitation beads while talking

1/16/2012

 
Question:
​

I use the recitation beads and recite the Buddha’s name while talking or listening the the Dharma. Is that appropriate? 

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[PLHB] Manifestations while reciting

1/2/2012

 
Question:
​

In the evening, when I recite the Buddha’s name, there often are strange occurrences. Why is that so? 

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Help at Death Time

9/26/2011

 
Question:

Master,
​

My friend who is 69 years old, has a male yin being that has followed her for over 30 years, ever since she was in Vietnam.

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Advance and Retreat

8/22/2011

 
Question:

Master,

First, allow me to bow in respect. I was exposed to the Pure Land Dharma Door about 6-7 years ago. However, I am sad to admit that I am not a truly practicing Buddhist. It makes me feel ashamed and unsettling. Sometimes, I vigorously recite the Buddha’s name but it won’t belong before I stop because it got me nowhere. I sincerely wish to be able to find a bright eye good knowing adviser who can teach me how to cultivate so that I can eliminate false-thinking and reduce my afflictions. I hope that you will guide me in my daily practice so that I can regain the purity of my mind. By the way, I connected with you through Facebook. I live about 30 min from your temple.

I look forward to your reply. I wish you good health.

Emituofo,
​
DN

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Chan patriarchs teach Pure Land

8/15/2011

 
Question:

Dear master, I read the following sentences from Pure Land narratives but don’t understand what it means. I know Vietnamese but just don’t understand the concept why Zen masters all switched over to Pure Land.

Could you please expound on these?
​
“Of the 13 patriarchs of the Pure Land School, there are seven who are accomplished Chan Masters.

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To Pure Land

4/11/2011

 
Question:

I was really rejoicing about you getting your Dad to the pure land. I mean, you know, whatever you might owe him from beginning-less time until now, it’s all cleared up. Nothing can beat that. Not even making good enough records that your father goes around listening to them driving his car.
​
TB, Van Nuys, CA 
Answer:
​

I agree. I wish you the same for your parents.

WBPL Vision

3/22/2011

 
Question:

Master:
​
Had an interesting happening Monday (9/07/09) that brings up a question.
​
Last Monday while working in my parkway, (I overheard your performing a ceremony at your place) your wood fish did a short Emituofo beat and an ending beat. Shortly after, you appeared to be working on your wall flower and plant garden. This caused me arrogantly and egotistically to wonder if the (wood) fish were directed to me to come see you. Started to do that and thought of the arrogance and didn’t.

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