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Hello, I have a question about chanting. When we chant, what should we be thinking about? Thanks ~Violet
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Tony Tsai
1/14/2020 06:06:43 pm
We may all have our different rituals for when we chant or pray. I would not offer any strict guidelines, however, that is not to say that different temples or teachers having set rituals and procedures are incorrect. It is important though to keep in mind why you are chanting, and that is first and foremost to be paying respects and honoring the Buddha or Bodhisattva of the chant or mantra. If you are chanting "Na Mo Ami Tuofo" then you should be thinking about Amitabha Buddha. Also, when we chant we often are also sending a prayer to someone, if that is the case, then it is important to be very clear in the mind on that, when you are chanting as well. Hope this helps. ~Tony Leave a Reply. |
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