清明祭祖 懷思感恩 . 4月是懷思、感恩…

清明祭祖 懷思感恩
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4月是懷思、感恩先祖的季節,清明節這一天,為祖先們「點燈祈福」,是對祖先、對自己,以及子孫們最好的方法。
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當我們用最大的恭敬心去念佛、去祈請、去點燈,加持力是最強,效果是最顯著的。
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當祖先,親人得到佛光加持,轉生極樂,一定也會為後代子孫帶來庇蔭與光明,增添福慧。

Ching Ming Festival – To commemorate and show gratitude to ancestors

The forth month of the Lunar calendar is a time to commemorate and show gratitude to ancestors. Offering lights on Ching Ming festival is beneficial to our ancestors, to us and our descendants.

When we chant with a sincere heart to pray, seek for blessings and offer lights, we receive strong blessings and efficacious effect.

When our ancestors and loved ones are blessed by Buddha light and transcend to Pure Land, we and our descendants will be protected and illuminated. This in turn, will increase our good fortune and wisdom.


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佛前供燈,喜得孫子。 . 「點燈能滅千年…

佛前供燈,喜得孫子。
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「點燈能滅千年闇,積聚無量無窮盡。」
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「燈」是光明與智慧的表徵,因此在佛前點燈,是藉著佛的智慧光明,照破我們的無明,使我們不再愚痴和煩惱。佛前點燈對於我們的現世利益,還能有什麼樣的幫助呢?
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讓我們一起來聽聽「容棠」點燈神奇的故事吧!
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大家好,我是容棠,來自於舊金山.白蓮禪堂。
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我的兒子很優秀,從哈佛醫學院第一名畢業,大學還沒有畢業就在很好的醫院裡做醫生,同時也很順利地結了婚,媳婦也很能幹,卻遲遲沒有小孩,我不敢問,也不知道他們什麼原因。
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有一天兒媳突然對著我哭,兒媳告訴我,醫生判定她的卵子太老又很少,所以,即使使用試管嬰兒也未必能順利受孕。
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說來很好笑,我兒子是全世界200 名以內的名醫生,在他手上接生過無數個嬰兒,幫了很多人生小孩,夫妻感情非常好,可是就是沒有小孩,他們也嘗試去買卵子做試管嬰兒,價錢非常高,從1萬美金到5萬美金不等,付出這麼高的價錢還不保證能成功,他們嘗試了,結果失敗了,他們最希望的就是自己的卵子能配成功。
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最後,醫生將我兒媳所有卵子全取出來,每個月重覆的嘗試配對。去年感恩節期間 醫生告訴他們這是最後一顆卵子,如果這次再不成功,就必需借用別人的卵子,或別人的子宮了, 這對女人來說是非常痛苦的一件事。
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去年的十二月,也就是準備將最後一顆卵子進行配對的時候,我想:「兒子能幹,又會讀書,我從來沒有為兒子做過什麼事,我看我這次就為他們點個燈吧,也許能帶來一現光明和希望!」

他們夫妻聖誕節來看我,而我送給他們聖誕節的禮物是,「菩提點燈」,我為我的媳婦及她肚子裡那顆卵子點了49天的燈,沒想到最後一顆卵子成功「中奬了」!
兒媳成功懷孕,今年孫子生出來了,很健康,很可愛,很聰明!

菩提供燈效果真的神奇有效,我非常地感恩,這份得來不易的緣分。

願..給與也希望改變自己生命、重獲光明的人們,不妨也來嘗試菩提供燈吧。
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*禪修效果會因人而異*
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#菩提供燈、#美國舊金山、#喜獲麟兒、#禪修見證

Offer light before Buddha and be blessed with a grandson.

“Light offering eliminates the dark and accumulates great merits.”

Light represents illumination and wisdom. Hence through making light offering, may the Buddha’s bright wisdom shine upon our ignorance self so that we are no longer ignorance and troubled anymore. What other benefits does light offering brings us?

Let’s listen to Rongtang’s story of light offering!
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Hello everyone, I am Rongtang from Bailian Bodhi Meditation Center, San Francisco

I have an excellent son who graduated from Harvard Medical School and started his career as a doctor in a good hospital. He got married to a competent woman. However, the couple did not have a child for quite a long time. I didn’t dare to ask the reasons.

One day my daughter-in-law cried telling me that the doctor diagnosed that her eggs were too old and few, so even artificial fertilization might not help her conceive.

Ironically, my son is one of the top 200 doctors in the world and had helped many couples deliver countless babies. The relationship between him and his wife is good, but they have no children. They even tried buying eggs for IVF (in vitro fertilization) to conceive. The cost is high ranging from USD$10,000 to USD$50,000 and yet there is no guarantee of success. They tried, but it was not successful. What they really hoped for was to conceive using their own egg and sperm.

Finally, the doctor took all the eggs out of my daughter-in-law and tried to fertilize them on a monthly basis. Last Thanksgiving, the doctor told them there was only one last egg left. If the fertilization failed, they would have to use other people’s eggs and womb to have a baby. This is very painful emotionally for a woman.

Last December, when they were trying IVF on the last egg, I thought to myself, “My son is outstanding and studied well. I never had to do anything for him. I think I should make a light offering for him and his wife and hope the light can bring some hope!”

The couple visited me on Christmas and my gift for them was a 49-days light offering I made for his wife and her egg. It turned out that the egg was successfully fertilized!
My daughter-in-law became pregnant and this year, my grandson was born. The baby is healthy, adorable and smart!
Making light offering at Bodhi really works wonder and is effective. I am so grateful for this destiny that is hard to come by.
I truly hope those who want to make a change to their life and gain illumination can try making light offering before the Buddha.

*Effects of meditation varies among individuals.*

#LightOffering, #SanFrancisco, #USA, #BlessedWithAGrandson, #MeditationJournal


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早安,心懷感恩,懂得付出,才能感受生命的…

早安,心懷感恩,懂得付出,才能感受生命的美好!
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感恩是一種福氣,是一種品德,是一種領悟,也是一種生活的境界。
我們要感恩一切來到自己生命裡的人,感恩世間萬物,並且要知恩圖報。
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一個人只有心懷感恩,才會懂得珍惜,懂得尊重,懂得付出,才會感受到人生的美好。
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​常懷感恩之情,必然吸引善的事物來到身邊,心想事成,幸福快樂!
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#心懷感恩
#知恩圖報
#生命的美好

Good morning! Heartfelt gratitude and giving allow us to appreciate the beauty of life!

Gratitude is a form of blessing. It manifests our moral character and understanding. It also reflects the state of our appreciation of life.
We should be grateful to everyone who has come into our lives, all things in the world, and to reciprocate (the gratitude) with kindness.

Only with gratitude will a person understand how to cherish, respect, and contribute. Such a person will then appreciate the beauty of life.

An ever-grateful person will surly attract the positive tidings, have the wishes fulfilled, and be blessed with fortune and joy!

#HeartfeltGratitude, #AppreciateAndRepayGratitude, #BeautyOfLifernrn早安,心懷感恩,懂得付出,才能感受生命的美好!
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感恩是一種福氣,是一種品德,是一種領悟,也是一種生活的境界。
我們要感恩一切來到自己生命裡的人,感恩世間萬物,並且要知恩圖報。
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一個人只有心懷感恩,才會懂得珍惜,懂得尊重,懂得付出,才會感受到人生的美好。
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​常懷感恩之情,必然吸引善的事物來到身邊,心想事成,幸福快樂!
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#心懷感恩
#知恩圖報
#生命的美好

Good morning! Heartfelt gratitude and giving allow us to appreciate the beauty of life!

Gratitude is a form of blessing. It manifests our moral character and understanding. It also reflects the state of our appreciation of life.
We should be grateful to everyone who has come into our lives, all things in the world, and to reciprocate (the gratitude) with kindness.

Only with gratitude will a person understand how to cherish, respect, and contribute. Such a person will then appreciate the beauty of life.

An ever-grateful person will surly attract the positive tidings, have the wishes fulfilled, and be blessed with fortune and joy!

#HeartfeltGratitude, #AppreciateAndRepayGratitude, #BeautyOfLife

早安,心懷感恩,懂得付出,才能感受生命的美好!
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感恩是一種福氣,是一種品德,是一種領悟,也是一種生活的境界。
我們要感恩一切來到自己生命裡的人,感恩世間萬物,並且要知恩圖報。
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一個人只有心懷感恩,才會懂得珍惜,懂得尊重,懂得付出,才會感受到人生的美好。
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​常懷感恩之情,必然吸引善的事物來到身邊,心想事成,幸福快樂!
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#心懷感恩
#知恩圖報
#生命的美好
  
 
Good morning!  Heartfelt gratitude and giving allow us to appreciate the beauty of life!
 
Gratitude is a form of blessing.  It manifests our moral character and understanding.  It also reflects the state of our appreciation of life.  
We should be grateful to everyone who has come into our lives, all things in the world, and to reciprocate (the gratitude) with kindness.
 
Only with gratitude will a person understand how to cherish, respect, and contribute.  Such a person will then appreciate the beauty of life.
 
An ever-grateful person will surly attract the positive tidings, have the wishes fulfilled, and be blessed with fortune and joy! 
 
#HeartfeltGratitude, #AppreciateAndRepayGratitude, #BeautyOfLifernrn早安,心懷感恩,懂得付出,才能感受生命的美好!
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感恩是一種福氣,是一種品德,是一種領悟,也是一種生活的境界。
我們要感恩一切來到自己生命裡的人,感恩世間萬物,並且要知恩圖報。
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一個人只有心懷感恩,才會懂得珍惜,懂得尊重,懂得付出,才會感受到人生的美好。
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​常懷感恩之情,必然吸引善的事物來到身邊,心想事成,幸福快樂!
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#心懷感恩
#知恩圖報
#生命的美好
  
 
Good morning!  Heartfelt gratitude and giving allow us to appreciate the beauty of life!
 
Gratitude is a form of blessing.  It manifests our moral character and understanding.  It also reflects the state of our appreciation of life.  
We should be grateful to everyone who has come into our lives, all things in the world, and to reciprocate (the gratitude) with kindness.
 
Only with gratitude will a person understand how to cherish, respect, and contribute.  Such a person will then appreciate the beauty of life.
 
An ever-grateful person will surly attract the positive tidings, have the wishes fulfilled, and be blessed with fortune and joy! 
 
#HeartfeltGratitude, #AppreciateAndRepayGratitude, #BeautyOfLife

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【為父母祖宗念佛】之三 ───學習改變命…

【為父母祖宗念佛】之三
───學習改變命運的根本之法!
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如果說,人們從出生開始,就注定了其一生的命運!比如有的人出生富貴之家,衣食無缺,是父母的掌上明珠;有的人出生貧賤,沒有父母疼愛,縱使努力餘生,還是苦無出頭之日。面對宿命所帶給我們的種種無奈與苦痛,可能改變嗎?
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佛說三世因果經中:
「富貴皆由命,前世各修因,有人受持者,世世福祿深。」
佛陀在此明白地告訴了我們,通過修行,是可以改變命運的。
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如果命運能改,又要如何根本地解決它呢?
現在,讓我們繼續「為父母祖宗念佛」,共同學習改變命運的根本之法。
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#改變命運
#感恩父母
#為父母祖宗念佛
#為父母祖宗念佛之三

【Chant for Your Parents and Ancestors】 – Episode 3 — Learn the fundamental approach to change our destiny

Do we assume that since our births, we have to be bound by our fate? For example, some people are born in a wealthy family, with no lack of clothing and food, and are the apples of the eyes of their parents; some people are born poor without parental love, such that they have to put in hard efforts to survive, and despite that, still suffer greatly. In the face of all the helplessness and sufferings that our fates may bring, can our lives improve?

In The Buddha Speaks The Sutra About Karma, the Buddha expounded that,
” Destiny is aggregate karmic effects from the past. To believe in and practice this Sutra will bring you eternal prosperity and happiness.”
The Buddha has clearly explained that through meditative practice, it is possible to change our destiny.

If destiny can change, how do we resolve it from its root cause?
Now, let us continue to learn the fundamental approach to changing our destiny through 「Chant for Your Parents and Ancestors」.

#ChangeOurDestiny,
#InGratitudeOfOurParents, #ChantForYourParentsAndAncestors, #ChantForYourParentsAndAncestorsPart3


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「因為關心,所以擔心!」 . 佛對眾生的…

「因為關心,所以擔心!」
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佛對眾生的關心,好似花朵的芬芳!
時時散發著芳香,卻也獨自美麗著!
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祂關心宇宙、關心樹木、關心著你我,關心天地與萬物。
佛的愛如大海般遼闊;如陽光般燦爛!
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祂願將大地的一切,恩賜與萬物!
願這世界都能安好、幸福、快樂!
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#因為愛
#金菩提禪語

「I worry for you because I care! 」

Buddha’s concern for all beings is like the fragrance of flowers!
Always giving off a wonderful scent, yet, beautiful on its own!

He cares for the universe, cares for the trees, cares for you and me, cares about the heavens and the earth and all sentient beings.
The love of Buddha is as vast as the sea; as bright as the sun!

He is willing to give everything on earth as gifts to all living beings!
Wishing that the world be safe, blissful and happy!

#BecauseOfLove
#AphorismFromMasterJinBodhirnrn「因為關心,所以擔心!」
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佛對眾生的關心,好似花朵的芬芳!
時時散發著芳香,卻也獨自美麗著!
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祂關心宇宙、關心樹木、關心著你我,關心天地與萬物。
佛的愛如大海般遼闊;如陽光般燦爛!
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祂願將大地的一切,恩賜與萬物!
願這世界都能安好、幸福、快樂!
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#因為愛
#金菩提禪語

「I worry for you because I care! 」

Buddha’s concern for all beings is like the fragrance of flowers!
Always giving off a wonderful scent, yet, beautiful on its own!

He cares for the universe, cares for the trees, cares for you and me, cares about the heavens and the earth and all sentient beings.
The love of Buddha is as vast as the sea; as bright as the sun!

He is willing to give everything on earth as gifts to all living beings!
Wishing that the world be safe, blissful and happy!

#BecauseOfLove
#AphorismFromMasterJinBodhi

「因為關心,所以擔心!」
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佛對眾生的關心,好似花朵的芬芳!
時時散發著芳香,卻也獨自美麗著!
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祂關心宇宙、關心樹木、關心著你我,關心天地與萬物。
佛的愛如大海般遼闊;如陽光般燦爛!
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祂願將大地的一切,恩賜與萬物!
願這世界都能安好、幸福、快樂!
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#因為愛
#金菩提禪語
 
「I worry for you because I care! 」
 
Buddha's concern for all beings is like the fragrance of flowers!
Always giving off a wonderful scent, yet, beautiful on its own! 
 
He cares for the universe, cares for the trees, cares for you and me, cares about the heavens and the earth and all sentient beings. 
The love of Buddha is as vast as the sea; as bright as the sun!
 
He is willing to give everything on earth as gifts to all living beings!
Wishing that the world be safe, blissful and happy!
 
 
#BecauseOfLove
#AphorismFromMasterJinBodhirnrn「因為關心,所以擔心!」
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佛對眾生的關心,好似花朵的芬芳!
時時散發著芳香,卻也獨自美麗著!
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祂關心宇宙、關心樹木、關心著你我,關心天地與萬物。
佛的愛如大海般遼闊;如陽光般燦爛!
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祂願將大地的一切,恩賜與萬物!
願這世界都能安好、幸福、快樂!
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#因為愛
#金菩提禪語
 
「I worry for you because I care! 」
 
Buddha's concern for all beings is like the fragrance of flowers!
Always giving off a wonderful scent, yet, beautiful on its own! 
 
He cares for the universe, cares for the trees, cares for you and me, cares about the heavens and the earth and all sentient beings. 
The love of Buddha is as vast as the sea; as bright as the sun!
 
He is willing to give everything on earth as gifts to all living beings!
Wishing that the world be safe, blissful and happy!
 
 
#BecauseOfLove
#AphorismFromMasterJinBodhi

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英國攝影師弗萊克通過照片表示:「人類與大…

英國攝影師弗萊克通過照片表示:「人類與大自然的關係將決定人的命運!」

British photographer Fleck photo collection has a message: “The future of mankind will be determined by how he interacts with nature!”

British photographer Fleck’s photo collection “Endangered” shows endangered animals hoping to establish the relationship between man and nature. Everyone needs to care for the environment and protect nature.


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一顆真心 佛當諦聽 . 念佛、懺悔與感恩…

一顆真心 佛當諦聽
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念佛、懺悔與感恩,可以凝聚善的能量,化解一切負面和黑暗,當人力無法到達的時候,用一顆真心,訴說給大慈大悲的佛聽吧,佛會指引光明的一條路給每個人。
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分享來自馬來西亞,一個真實的故事。
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以下是馬來西亞/寧聚的分享。
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我有30年的偏頭痛,每星期都會發作1次,每次達三四天之久。7年前,我還因為跌倒弄傷脊椎,使我不能坐、不能蹲、也不能做家務。
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2016年我學了「八卦內功」後,這些問題已經不知不覺地改善了,偏頭痛很少再發作過,脊椎的問題也有了很大的改善,我已經可以做家務了。
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2018年底我報名了「念佛班」,覺得特別的辛苦,很想放棄,但又想起師父曾經說過:「真心念佛,可以壓縮我們的累世的因果業力,能快速消除我們不好的果報,所以,第二天,我還是堅持著來了。
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第二天的念佛主題是「為父母念佛」。
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在誦念的過程中,我的腦海中突然浮現出一幕幕場景:從我剛生下來,到童年,少年,成年……,再想起小時候,我對待父母的情形,就覺得自己做錯了很多事情。這些畫面,讓我心生慚愧,我愧疚自己雖然有提供父母生活中的基本需求,卻沒有真正用心地去對待和關懷他們。
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念佛時,我的眼淚不斷地流,汗水也溼透了衣服。念佛結束時,我突然覺得頭非常輕鬆,而且腰部的疼痛也消失了。
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這個念佛閉關班,也讓我有了很多覺醒。我覺得是時候把煩惱和執著拋掉了,特別是我對家庭的煩惱和執著。
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這次念佛班課程,讓我深深體會到,要有一顆感恩的心,才能長養慈悲心。
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課程結束後,我給自己的人生一個新的目標。那就是,今後我一定會盡己所能地去幫助他人。感謝師父給我一個重生的機會,我看見了,我的未來越來越美好了。
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*禪修效果會因人而異*
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#禪修見證、#念佛、#懺悔、#感恩、#慈悲心、#偏頭痛

The Buddha listens to a sincere heart

Chanting, repenting and practicing gratitude can help you accumulate benign energy and resolve all negativity and darkness. If you can’t continue on your own, chant to the compassionate Buddha with a sincere heart. The Buddha will direct an luminous path for everyone.

A true story shared by our fellow practitioner from Malaysia.
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This story is shared by Ningju from Malaysia.

I had migraine for over 30 years. It hurt once a week and lasted for 3 to 4 days each time. Seven years ago, I fell and hurt my spine, so it was hard for me to sit, squat and do household chores.

In 2016, I began to learn Energy Bagua and these problems have been reduced. My migraine happened less often and my spine problem was improved. Now I can even do household chores.

In 2018, I registered in the Chanting class. I felt the retreat was trying and wanted to give up. However, what Master said came to me: “Chant sincerely, compress the causality from our previous lives and eradicate the negative karma rapidly.” Therefore, the next day, I persisted in going to the retreat.

The topic of the second day in the Chanting class was to chant for the parents.

During the chanting session, memories emerged in my mind from the moment I was born to my childhood, teenage days and adulthood. I regretted for many wrong behaviors that I did to my parents when young. These memories made me guilty. I felt guilty that I only supported my parents’ basic needs but failed to care and treat them with a genuine heart.

My tears kept flowing when I chant. Sweat drenched my clothes. After the chanting session, I felt a sudden easing of my head and the pain in my waist was gone.

This Chanting class awakened me so much. I thought it was time to ditch the troubles, attachments and worries for my family.

During this Chanting class, I learnt that gratitude cultivates a compassionate heart.

After the retreat, I set a new goal for myself – to do my best to help others. I appreciate that Master gave me a chance to lead a new life. Now I can see my future is getting better.

*Effects of meditation varies among individuals.*

#MeditationJournal, #Chant, #Repentance, #Gratitude, #CompassionateHeart, #Migrainernrn一顆真心 佛當諦聽
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念佛、懺悔與感恩,可以凝聚善的能量,化解一切負面和黑暗,當人力無法到達的時候,用一顆真心,訴說給大慈大悲的佛聽吧,佛會指引光明的一條路給每個人。
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分享來自馬來西亞,一個真實的故事。
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以下是馬來西亞/寧聚的分享。
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我有30年的偏頭痛,每星期都會發作1次,每次達三四天之久。7年前,我還因為跌倒弄傷脊椎,使我不能坐、不能蹲、也不能做家務。
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2016年我學了「八卦內功」後,這些問題已經不知不覺地改善了,偏頭痛很少再發作過,脊椎的問題也有了很大的改善,我已經可以做家務了。
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2018年底我報名了「念佛班」,覺得特別的辛苦,很想放棄,但又想起師父曾經說過:「真心念佛,可以壓縮我們的累世的因果業力,能快速消除我們不好的果報,所以,第二天,我還是堅持著來了。
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第二天的念佛主題是「為父母念佛」。
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在誦念的過程中,我的腦海中突然浮現出一幕幕場景:從我剛生下來,到童年,少年,成年……,再想起小時候,我對待父母的情形,就覺得自己做錯了很多事情。這些畫面,讓我心生慚愧,我愧疚自己雖然有提供父母生活中的基本需求,卻沒有真正用心地去對待和關懷他們。
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念佛時,我的眼淚不斷地流,汗水也溼透了衣服。念佛結束時,我突然覺得頭非常輕鬆,而且腰部的疼痛也消失了。
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這個念佛閉關班,也讓我有了很多覺醒。我覺得是時候把煩惱和執著拋掉了,特別是我對家庭的煩惱和執著。
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這次念佛班課程,讓我深深體會到,要有一顆感恩的心,才能長養慈悲心。
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課程結束後,我給自己的人生一個新的目標。那就是,今後我一定會盡己所能地去幫助他人。感謝師父給我一個重生的機會,我看見了,我的未來越來越美好了。
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*禪修效果會因人而異*
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#禪修見證、#念佛、#懺悔、#感恩、#慈悲心、#偏頭痛

The Buddha listens to a sincere heart

Chanting, repenting and practicing gratitude can help you accumulate benign energy and resolve all negativity and darkness. If you can’t continue on your own, chant to the compassionate Buddha with a sincere heart. The Buddha will direct an luminous path for everyone.

A true story shared by our fellow practitioner from Malaysia.
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This story is shared by Ningju from Malaysia.

I had migraine for over 30 years. It hurt once a week and lasted for 3 to 4 days each time. Seven years ago, I fell and hurt my spine, so it was hard for me to sit, squat and do household chores.

In 2016, I began to learn Energy Bagua and these problems have been reduced. My migraine happened less often and my spine problem was improved. Now I can even do household chores.

In 2018, I registered in the Chanting class. I felt the retreat was trying and wanted to give up. However, what Master said came to me: “Chant sincerely, compress the causality from our previous lives and eradicate the negative karma rapidly.” Therefore, the next day, I persisted in going to the retreat.

The topic of the second day in the Chanting class was to chant for the parents.

During the chanting session, memories emerged in my mind from the moment I was born to my childhood, teenage days and adulthood. I regretted for many wrong behaviors that I did to my parents when young. These memories made me guilty. I felt guilty that I only supported my parents’ basic needs but failed to care and treat them with a genuine heart.

My tears kept flowing when I chant. Sweat drenched my clothes. After the chanting session, I felt a sudden easing of my head and the pain in my waist was gone.

This Chanting class awakened me so much. I thought it was time to ditch the troubles, attachments and worries for my family.

During this Chanting class, I learnt that gratitude cultivates a compassionate heart.

After the retreat, I set a new goal for myself – to do my best to help others. I appreciate that Master gave me a chance to lead a new life. Now I can see my future is getting better.

*Effects of meditation varies among individuals.*

#MeditationJournal, #Chant, #Repentance, #Gratitude, #CompassionateHeart, #Migraine


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