This is Jushi Li’s real experience. Let’s listen to what she has to say: My name is Li Minhui. Although I am only in my early 30s, my life of suffering has made me feel helpless and disappointed. It was not until I encountered Buddhism that my life changed like never before. My mother gave […]
What are traditional Buddhist offerings?
Flowers and fruits are usually offered in front of the Buddha, and lamps and incense are burned. What’s the point of this? Is it for decoration, or for Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to smell and eat? That would be a big mistake. Common basic offerings include incense, lamps, candles, flowers, fruits, water, etc. Incense represents the […]
Why is Guanyin so popular?
In traditional Asian culture, the Guanyin Bodhisattva is revered as a symbol of compassion and wisdom. She was widely admired for her kindness, tolerance, and selflessness. This article will examine why Guanyin is so popular and analyze the cultural factors behind it. The Origin and Legend of Guanyin Bodhisattva Guanyin Bodhisattva originated from Indian Buddhism […]
What does the lotus flower mean in Christianity?
The lotus represents purity, nobility and resurrection in Christianity. The lotus flower is regarded as a symbol of holiness, purity and wisdom in Buddhism. The lotus is considered a symbol of holiness because it grows in mud but still maintains its purity and nobility. This echoes the Christian teaching that God is sovereign but also […]
why buddha sits on lotus flower
The lotus is fresh and upright, emerging from the mud but not stained, and washing the clear ripples without being evil. It symbolizes the “gentleman” in the dirty world. In Buddhism, the meaning of lotus is far more profound and vast.For example, when the Buddha was born, he stepped on lotus flowers, held lotus flowers […]
Why is the lotus a symbol of Buddhism?
Lotus, for Buddhism, lotus is a very noble and sacred thing. The lotus flower is immortal and will appear again in the next year. It symbolizes the immortality of the human soul and the continuous reincarnation. Buddhism regards the lotus as a holy flower, using the lotus as a metaphor for the Buddha, symbolizing that […]
How to pray to Guanyin Bodhisattva?
How to pray to Guanyin Bodhisattva? When many people worship Bodhisattva, they only focus on saying what they want, such as ” Bodhisattva blesses me with wealth, Bodhisattva blesses me with longevity, Bodhisattva blesses me with family harmony, etc. This is against the law. Let us remember these three points. First, praise the name of […]
Money will go as it comes! (After reading it, I became enlightened)
Money will go as it comes! (After reading it, I became enlightened) To practice cultivation, you must believe in cause and effect as a prerequisite. To make money, you must also believe in retribution for good and evil. Otherwise, you will never be able to pass the level of retribution. Master said there is a […]
What is the famous quote of Buddha?
Can you buy a Buddha for yourself?
There is a lay Buddhist in Tianjin, China, who has devoted himself to shaping Buddha statues for more than 20 years. He carefully molds them in accordance with the requirements of the “Buddha Says the Statue Measurement Sutra”. No matter how difficult his life is, or someone buys him at a high price, he does […]