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Posts tagged with "prostration"
Jan. 10 |
善哉解脱服,钵吒礼忏衣, 我今顶戴受, 世世常得披。 This excellent liberation garment,the patta* prostration and repentance robe,I now with my crown support and receive it,** in life after life, may I always attain draping...
Mar. 27 |
念佛一声,
增福无量。
礼佛一拜,
罪灭河沙。
– 佛教名言
[With] verbal mindfulness [of] Buddha once,
[this] increases blessings immeasurably.
[With] prostration [to] Buddha once,
[this] eradicates transgressions [like a] river’s...
May. 24 |
此诸众生
云何具有
如來智慧,
愚痴迷惑,
不知不见?
– 释迦牟尼佛
(华严经)
[Of] all these sentient beings,
why [are they] complete with
[the] Tathāgatas’ wisdom,
[yet] ignorant [and] confused,
not knowing...
Sep. 12 |
Question: When we encounter Buddhist temples with many images of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and/or Arhats, should we prostrate to all of them?
Answer: There should at least be complete sets of prostrations before the central images in the main halls....
Sep. 18 | Question: I did something very disrespectful before a Bodhisattva image. I am feeling extremely guilty and wish to express repentance. What is the best way?
Answer: You can prostrate before the image and recite homage to the Bodhisattva’s name sincerely...