The Buddha said in the Sutra of Forty-Two Chapters, “Control your mind in one place and do everything.” The most important thing in reciting mantras and chanting sutras is to control your mind. Since I have been very busy with…
Guanshiyin Bodhisattva is one of the most revered Bodhisattvas in Buddhism. He is compassionate, saves all living beings, can alleviate suffering, and fulfills his desires without hindrance. When many people face difficulties or have a wish, they pray to Guanshiyin…
The heart mantra of Guanyin Bodhisattva in Buddhism is also called the Six-Character Great Ming Mantra. The mantra is: Om Ma ni Pad Mi Hum. Derived from Sanskrit. It is extremely rich in connotation, infinite in mystery, and supreme, possessing…
Namo, pronounced na mo, is the transliteration of the Sanskrit name गृहम्. It means seeking refuge.“Guan” means observation,“Shi” means the world.“Yin” means sound.In Sanskrit, the term “बोधिसत्त्व” is also abbreviated as “Bodhisattva.“Bodhi” means enlightenment,“Sattva” refers to sentient beings. Avalokitesvara meaning…
This is layman Wang’s own account of his true experience from superstition to learning Buddhism: I recall sitting on the back of my father’s bicycle when I was a teenager. Suddenly, an unexpected pleasure came from my lower body. From…
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is one of the most revered bodhisattvas in Buddhism. His compassion and wisdom have brought hope and comfort to countless beings. But, We should call her Avalokitesvara or Guanyin? What is the difference between Avalokitesvara and Avalokiteshvara? Avalokitesvara…
