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How to Practice the Manjushri Method - II?

Mantra Recitation: The Five-Syllable Mantra of Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva is associated with many mantras, among them the more commonly known ones are the one-...

Have you prepared your spiritual provisions for a lone journey toward death?

When we are born into this world, we come alone; and when our time is due, we die alone. The difference lies in the responsibilities we have fulfilled and the value we have created during our lifet...

What Should We Look for in Life?

Suppose that, one day, your cherished belongings were stolen. While you were desperately searching for the thief to retrieve your possessions, you were suddenly asked, "Which is more important...

Q1: Where will our relatives go after death? If they are already reborn, would our prayers for the deceased help them?

A: Yes, prayers for the deceased can help to increase their karmic blessings, in addition to improving their circumstances. In Buddhism, sentient beings are classified under six major categories: n...

Q2: Is it necessary to participate in Dharma assemblies if they are not performed for the deliverance of a deceased relative?

A: According to the Parinirvana Sutra, compassion takes three forms: compassion based on awareness of the suffering of sentient beings; that which is based on awareness of the true nature of phenom...