Fortune-telling lamp householder _ Fortune-telling lamp operation

The dignity that householders should pay attention to.

What is a laity?

A: It refers to people who are devout to Buddhism and have received three precepts, namely, excellent women (male) and excellent women (female). Traditionally (whether you have received the Five Commandments or not), all men and women who believe at home are called laymen or guardians. In fact, only men and women who have converted and have not been subjected to the Five Commandments are believers at home and can only be called believers.

What is dignity?

A: After keeping the precepts and being clean, all virtues naturally appear, so they are awe and admirable, not the "power" of power. Accepting others is mainly due to inner virtue, Rong Zhi and elegance, so it is respectable, not a deceptive "device". The so-called "cheating" is to gain the belief of believers, so as to gain the fame and interests they need. In fact, the dignity of Buddhism is the norm of Buddhist words and deeds in daily life.

What do laymen call their families?

A: The abbot or abbot of a temple should be called a big monk. For monks who have been disciplined, they should be called elders, old mages, mages and masters, and according to the names of temple deacons, they are compared to: master, master, monk and so on. , or can be called a wizard; For Misha (Shamini), you should also call it the master. You must be careful not to call your family any brothers or sisters, otherwise it will be a big sin. Behind the scenes or in letters, you should call yourself a monk, a mage, a master, etc.

What if I meet a monk?

Answer: You should stand up and make way for sitting. If you meet a monk on the road, stand by the side of the road and wait for the monk to pass before you go.

When did you meet a monk without saying hello?

A: There are five times when you don't have to say hello to the monk: A is reading the Bible; When he is ill; C when having a haircut; D when eating; E is at work.

How to meet Master in the temple?

Answer: If you want to visit Master in your room, you must make an appointment with two or more laymen (if they are female laymen). First of all, you should snap your fingers three times outside the door. Why did you snap your fingers three times first? The main reason is that I am afraid to disturb Master's meditation, so I should let Master know first. If Master answers that you can enter the room, then go in. If the host doesn't answer, just wait quietly outside the door. After entering, please bow down to the Buddha and Bodhisattva first; Bow to your master every time. If the teacher says "bye" and answers "follow the instructions", then bye. Never consider yourself pious, but respect Master. When the teacher says "one worship", he has to worship three times. This is not only disrespect for Master, but also contempt for Master-if you don't listen to Master, you won't follow the instructions. Then ask master for benefits. In fact, in the temple, monks are not allowed to receive believers casually in the room, and the living room is the place to receive visitors. Otherwise, it will violate the "permanent residence regulations" and will be "removed". You should go to the guest room first, as long as the owner agrees. Under normal circumstances, a layman should go to the guest room first, meet with Master Zhikuang, and say that he wants to meet a mage from the upper and lower levels. Master Zhike will instruct the recruiting teacher to ask Master XXX to meet the believers in the guest room.

How do believers "sign up" for temples?

Answer: Go to the guest room first, enter from the right, put the parcel by the door, worship Buddha and Bodhisattva, and then say that you want to worship the guest teacher. Then go to the registration office, take out the conversion certificate (five precepts and bodhisattva precepts) and ID card to register, answer the guest teacher's questions truthfully, listen carefully to the guest teacher's explanation of the temple rules and the time for eating and rest, and then the guest teacher will send the believers.

When can't I bow to Master?

A: First, when Master meditates; Second, when master walks; Third, when master is eating; Fourth, when Master is giving lectures; 5. When Master washes his face and brushes his teeth; 6. When Master is taking a bath; Seven. When the owner is resting or sleeping. Besides, master closed the door and couldn't worship outside. He went to the room of worship. First, he flicked his fingers three times. He should leave if he doesn't answer, and go to worship if he answers.

Why is it so difficult to meet the abbot monk? Is it because I have no fate?

A: No, the big monk is very merciful. It is understandable that there are too many daily affairs to receive believers one by one. It's good to see nature. Don't worry if you don't see it. Meet the abbot and meet the master who is in charge of the abbot's daily work. The master will make an appointment with you to see the monk. At this time, it is quite legal for you to wait for the interview in the abbot's room ten to five minutes in advance.

What are the two kinds of purity of keeping precepts?

Answer: First, after receiving the precepts, strictly observe the precepts, and would rather die than violate them. This is the top grade of purity; Second, if you have to, you can repent of your misdeeds. You have to go to Master or Buddha and Bodhisattva, ask for repentance, show sincerity, sincerely repent and be clean.

What is concealment and disclosure?

A: breaking the precepts and trying to keep secrets is called concealment; And tell others about it, this is called exposure.

What should I pay attention to when talking to Master Yu?

Answer: Anyone who asks questions about the scriptures should listen carefully to the master's speech. If there is anything you don't understand, wait until the master finishes. It is impolite to ask questions before Master finishes, which will disturb Master's thinking. If Master warns us that there is something wrong, we should correct it. If we are not wrong, we should not talk or argue with Master. We practitioners should do it, correct it if we have it, and encourage it if we don't. However, now the layman is great, it is difficult to have such piety.

What's wrong with sleepiness?

A: Buddha said that there are five reasons for sleeping more: First, there are many nightmares; Second, heaven does not like it; Third, the heart does not enter the law; Fourth, don't think about fame; Fifth, joy is not clean.

What are the five roots of hell?

A: Wealth, sex, fame, profit and sleep are the five roots of hell.

What are the benefits of being close to Master?

A: A, strong self-confidence; B, he is eager to enter; C, no disease; D, diligence; E, with brains; F, the heartbeat is not slow; G, can become a wise man; H, full of knowledge.

Listen to other amateurs and say you can't use more water, right?

A: Yes. Wash your face and feet with water, and it is advisable to cover the towel with a little water. Too much water is wasted into permanent things (waste property at home), which is the most harmful to Fuyao. In addition, there are many lives in the water that we can't see with our naked eyes. If we use more water, we will hurt more lives and cause many unnecessary killings for ourselves.

Can you spit everywhere in the temple?

Answer: No, you should pay attention to hygiene. In a secluded place, wrap it in toilet paper and throw it into the trash can. In ancient times, there was a monk who sat in the stupa at night and occasionally spat. In the moonlight, he saw the protector reaching out to meet him. Monks are afraid of lifelong attention.

I'm curious and like to laugh. Don't you know the rules?

A: Laughing too much and losing mindfulness, laughing and yawning at Otawa are all manifestations of fatigue and slackness, which should be stopped. There are two types of qi: a, upper qi; B, exhale (fart). If you want to think of high altitude, don't give it out when people open the code, and avoid no one. If you can't go out in public when the breath is about to disappear, let it out in a place where no one is there for convenience, and then join the group so as not to disturb the people. In addition, we should pay attention to the following points: a, when entering the tower hall, you can't vent; B.don't fart until the monk is seated. C, the breath is coming, you have to bear it. If you really can't bear it, let it be. Laymen may be surprised to hear that Buddhism is so strict. As the saying goes, "peeing and farting is none of the emperor's business." . "It should be noted that temples and the like are sacred places, and people who are slightly cultivated will exercise restraint.

How to deal with incense, flowers, lamps, candles and other relics for Buddha?

Answer: These relics should be packed in plastic bags and put in a clean place first, because they are all used by the Buddha. When they accumulate more, they should be buried in the wild with soil.

What should master tell us?

Answer: The master's phone should be answered immediately. But you can't answer "Oh" or "Oh", you should answer "Amitabha". Why is this happening? I don't forget my roots. My parents gave birth to me. The Tathagata will make me wise and live forever, so we should always remember the Buddha's kindness.

What problems should I pay attention to when going to the temple?

A: First, don't casually associate with monks; Second, don't dress coquettish, be clean and solemn; Third, don't wash your hands and don't wear clothes like Christina; Fourth, everyone who goes to the temple should wear clean clothes; Fifth, don't walk around casually and don't talk much; Sixth, don't sit and watch the masses work lazily; Seven, don't take your own things without permission; Eight, don't talk about politics, don't talk about the likes and dislikes of laymen; 9. Don't argue about trifles. If the event is unbearable, we should be calm and theoretically demonstrated. Never leave without saying goodbye, or fight and make trouble. In short, everything is greeted by the guest room.

What should I do to support my master?

A: First of all, you should kneel on the ground, hold the red envelope over your forehead with both hands, and say that you want to support Master. Why is this happening? Because the host doesn't necessarily want your money, but you have to support the host. Master takes your money and will give you a blessing. This is a "loss-making" business. Therefore, we must be respectful and hope that Master will help us eliminate disasters and plant blessings in the new year. Support is not necessarily money, as long as monks need it for Taoism.

What are the advantages of conformity?

A: 1. Go as soon as you hear the sound of the board-don't slack off; 2, support ready-made-labor-saving; 3. Make an equal concept-no one is me; 4. Interest in drama theory-maintaining mindfulness; 5, such as deep thinking about the law; 6, not partial to public food-absolutely doubtful; 7. share weal and woe-there is no choice; 8 start and stop dignity-don't let go. Therefore, when a layman enters a temple, he should follow the crowd, feel the life of his family, and have a fast relationship with the princess.

Why are the zhaitang in some monasteries called Wuguantang instead of Zhaitang?

A: Because monks have to do five kinds of visualization when eating: 1, how much work is counted and where it comes from-considering that every grain is hard to come by, if you don't practice well, every grain of rice will be hard to disappear;

2, weigh your own virtue, all lack of repentance-think about your own virtue, if you don't practice precepts, don't meditate, don't read Buddha, don't run the three treasures, you can't eat this bitterness;

3, guard against heart separation, greed is a Sect-practitioners must guard against three degrees; Greed at the top, anger at the bottom, infatuation at the middle. From the perspective of prevention, eating is no problem;

4, business medicine, used to treat body dryness-thinking that you can't live without eating, you can't do anything, so the diet doesn't seek beauty, as long as you can support your body, you don't have to like it;

5. In order to become a Taoist, we can only accept this kind of food-diet can nourish the body and benefit the Taoist cause. The body consumes calories every day, which is needed for metabolism, life, sitting and lying down. If there is no diet to provide nutrition, it will make sick people thirsty. How can we do that? Now, in order to achieve Tao, I feel ashamed to make such a vision.

What should I do when I eat?

Answer: when you eat, you should say it with your mouth. The first bite is "willing to break all evil"; The second mouth silently said, "I am willing to practice all beautiful things"; In the third mouth, I said to myself, "May the good roots I have cultivated return to all beings and become Buddhism and Taoism together. If you can persist in doing this for a long time, your merits are great.

What problems should we pay attention to when eating in Zhaitang?

A: 1, you can't scold the quality of food; 2. Never give permanent food to beggars or feed other animals without permission; 3, add food and rice to use gestures, can't talk (there are many rules in Zhaitang, I will talk about it later. ); 4. Don't scratch your head with your hands, lest stolen goods fall into other people's bowls; 5, can not contain food language, can not laugh at miscellaneous words; 6, can't eat and have a sound, if you pick your teeth, cover your mouth with your sleeves; 7. If there are bugs and ants in the food, hide them silently and don't let the neighbors see them as suspicious; 8. Sit quietly in your seat after eating, and don't walk around casually; 9. You can't add bowls with your fingers or tongue; 10, eating neither too fast nor too slow, basically consistent with the public; 1 1. Don't worry about being late in the lobby. 12, use gestures silently if you need anything, don't shout loudly; 13, can't knock the bowl; 14, you can't leave after dinner; 15, violating the rules of fasting and unable to resist when being punished; 16, if there is rice in the rice, peel it and eat it; 17, if you can't see what you like to eat, you will eat greedily; 18, you can't bring food to Zhaitang without permission and eat it yourself; 19, the monk hasn't eaten yet, so don't eat yet. These believers who come to the temple for blessings must pay attention.

What problems should we pay attention to when worshipping God?

Answer: 1, you can't stand in the center of the main hall when you worship God, because this is the position of the abbot or abbot; 2. Some people worship Buddha and Bodhisattva, and their heads can't get through; 3, all palms together, can not be uneven fingers, can not be empty, can not put fingers in the nose, but can not be too low, should be flat chest, about four or five inches from the lips; 4, can't be born at an untimely time, metaphorically in temples, Buddhism, missionary work, and so on; 5. Master should not worship side by side with Master, but should worship far behind Master. 6. Master worships his elders and can't worship with him. He should wait until the master has finished worshipping. 7. When Master is in front of you, you can't say hello to your peers. 8. When Master is in front of him, others can't receive it; 9. If you hold a Buddha statue, you can't give it to your elders as a gift. A Buddha statue is enough, Qi Mei.

Why can't you pass in front of the Buddha's head?

A: Straight through the head of the worshipper, first, self-disrespect; Second, it is a great sin to confuse others with the law. It should be bypassed far away so as not to interfere with each other.

What kinds of rituals and buddhas are there?

A: First, I am not arrogant-I think I am great. Although I worship, I have no respect in my heart. On the surface, I look respectful, but in fact, I am slow.

Second, singing for fame-but seeking fame and fortune, deceiving prestige, singing the Buddha's name in your mouth, but not knowing where you are going, is not a real support;

Third, respect for the body and mind-chanting the Buddha's name in the mouth, chanting the Buddha's body in the heart, loving the light, as if in front of you, respecting the body and mind, no distractions, supporting worship, insatiable greed;

Fourth, the ceremony of intellectual purity-the so-called intellectual purity, reaching the realm of Buddhism, internal and external purity, virtual communication without hindrance, the ceremony of one Buddha is the ceremony of all Buddhas, and the ceremony of all Buddhas is the ceremony of one Buddha, because all Buddhas are integrated, so is the ceremony of monks;

Five, the ceremony of entering the dharma world-the so-called self-observation of the body and mind, from now on, never leave the dharma world, the buddhas never leave my heart, and my heart never leaves the buddhas, without increasing or decreasing. Today, a Buddha's ceremony is to salute all Buddhas in Dharma, just like a room full of thousands of lamps, which reflect each other. If you think so, then merit belongs to the legal world, and virtue is boundless;

Sixth, cultivate a sincere and correct view-the so-called mindfulness, respect for the Buddha's body, and courtesy from other Buddhas in Bak Yan. Why? All sentient beings are like Buddhas, equal and upright, ignorant and obsessed with nature, which has caused many evils. If we can return to the original consciousness, then the moment of liberation will not be far away;

Seven, it is equal to the ceremony-courtesy and thoughtful, self-different, with this ceremony, no self-absence, all saints, unique, courteous, and empty. The above ceremonies can be divided into right and wrong. One to three is a gift, and the last four is a gift. In the ceremony, the first two were wrong and the third was right. Therefore, it is necessary to learn the last five kinds of Buddhism, and never two kinds before school.

Under what circumstances can't you worship Buddha?

A: If the legal system is tainted, you can't worship Buddha. There are two kinds of dyeing: one is unclean dyeing, that is, not washing after going to the toilet; The second is dietary dyeing, that is, there is no mouthwash after eating. Some people say that women have periods and are filthy, so they can't worship Buddha. That is wrong. )

What should I pay attention to when listening?

A: First, we should enter the lecture hall in advance to avoid being hasty, irritable and irrational. Second, the whole dress is straight forward and the eyes are not evil. This is respect for the industry; Third, the sitting posture must be correct, which is the body industry; Fourth, don't talk nonsense, it is a mouth industry; Fifth, anyone who listens to Buddhism must listen and think about it, and think about it, and can't specialize in famous sayings and talk about the handle; Sixth, you have to understand; Seven, don't understand Buddhism, you can't talk about Buddhism elsewhere.

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What problems should we pay attention to when reading classics?

A: First, anyone who wants to read a sutra must tell Master in advance whether he can read it or not and what sutra he wants to read.

Second, you can't blow the dust on the scriptures with your mouth;

Third, no sundries can be placed on the warp table;

Fourth, you can't put non-Buddhist books on Buddhist books, nor can you put hats and clothes on classics;

Fifth, while others are reading the Bible, don't walk around in front of the case and disturb the patient's mind;

Sixth, if the scriptures are damaged for a long time, they should be repaired immediately;

Seven, if you don't understand the three to five precepts and the Bodhisattva precepts of the layman, you can't learn other classics;

Eight, can't read forged classics, such as Shousheng Jing, Beidou Jing, Blood Basin Jing, Confessions of Blood Lake, etc.

Nine, can not learn fortune-telling books, medical books, military books, astronomical geography books, ghosts and gods;

Ten, do not wash your hands, do not hold the scriptures, do not laugh at the scriptures like the Buddha;

1 1. Don't misplace the scriptures, and don't disturb others by reading aloud;

Twelve, you can't borrow someone else's scriptures and don't return them, or don't cherish them, resulting in damage. Buddhist scripture is the language of Buddhism and a navigation for Buddhism to enlighten and practice Buddhism, so it is just like Buddhism to Buddhist scripture. With a Buddhist scripture, a wise man can realize the way of the moment, and a fool is always the seed of Bodhi.

What should I pay attention to when entering the temple?

Answer: Anyone who enters the temple gate cannot enter from the middle, but must enter from the left and right sides. From the left, the left foot is advanced, and the right foot is advanced. You can't parade in the hall for no reason; You can't climb the tower for no reason; You can't cry in the temple tower. When you enter the temple tower, you should turn right, not left, clockwise, 357, or even a hundred turns. It must be an odd number, and you should know the number of times. You can't bring rain gear or crutches into the main hall. You should put them outside the door, or put them in a unified place in the temple. There are believers guarding you. Don't bring your luggage into the Hall of the Great Hero to worship Buddha (everything should be left outside the door).

What problems should we pay attention to when helping temples?

A: First of all, we should cherish what we live in. Second, obey the guest hall's orders and don't do whatever you want; Third, if you wash vegetables and rice, you should wash the water three times; Fourth, burn the stove, not the rotten wood; Fifth, if you pour stolen water, you can't pour it on the road or spill it. You have to leave the ground four or five inches and pour it out slowly; Sixth, if you sweep the floor, you can't sweep the floor against the wind or put the garbage behind the door; Seven, laundry quilts, men's and women's clothes must be washed separately; Eight, hot water can not be directly poured on the ground, must be cooled before pouring; Nine, all rice and flour, etc. You can't waste it casually, you must cherish it; Ten, to have an equal heart, deacons and the public should be treated equally, regardless of rank.

What are the benefits of taking a bath?

A: Legal practitioners take a bath every half a month, except when they are sick or have no time. Bathing has five advantages: 1, removing dirt; 2. Treat the skin to make the color consistent; 3. Break cold and heat; 4. The next atmosphere; 5. Less pain.

What problems should I pay attention to when going to the toilet in the temple?

Answer: First of all, if you want to pee, go there. Don't wait too late to force yourself, it will be in a hurry and lose your dignity. Second, you should change your shoes to go to the toilet, and you can't wear the shoes used in the temple; Third, you must snap your fingers three times to remind the evil spirits in the pit to avoid them in time, so that they will not be offended and harassed by the other side, and say to themselves: "When urinating, you should wish all beings, abandon greed and ignorance, and get rid of the law." 」; Fourth, you can't bow your head, hug the grass, be quiet, talk to the people next door, and spit on the wall; Fifth, when you meet Master, you should avoid him sideways. Sixth, you can't wear a belt when walking, but you should tidy it in the toilet; Wash your hands after urinating. You can't take things without washing your hands. Wash your hands silently: "Wash your hands with water, and may all beings receive Buddha with clean hands." I, Lord Jaroyedko. "(once, curse three times. )

What is auspicious lying?

Answer: Before going to bed, you should read six thoughts: Buddhism, Dharma, Monk, precept, Heaven and impermanence. A yogi should sleep like this-lying on his right rib, his legs naturally bent, his mouth closed, his tongue on the palate, his right hand under his head and his left hand naturally on his body. This is called auspicious lying. Because this kind of sleeping method can make the body stable, the heart is not disturbed, the sleep is not sleepy, and there are no nightmares at night. It should be noted that supine is Asura; Lying is a hungry ghost; Lying on the left is a greedy man.

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How many people don't answer questions?

A: There are five kinds of people in the legal circle who don't answer questions: first, they ask questions; Second, there is no doubt; Third, don't ask questions for regret; Fourth, don't be asked by language; Fifth, ask questions on purpose. Scholars have encountered these problems, saying that it is not as good as Buddhism, but they are afraid that it will violate the Tao if they don't say it. Later, scholars looked up a lot of Buddhist scriptures, only to know that they could not be answered.

What problems should monks pay attention to when they go to lay the floor at the lay man's house?

A: Originally, scholars did not answer this question. This is not a question that laymen care about. However, considering that it was the last French period, it was difficult for laymen to tell the truth, so let's talk briefly. Monks should pay attention to: first, you can only do it when you are sitting, and you can't sit around; Second, don't laugh more, and don't go to the house of lay people at night; Third, the host should provide food and support. Although it is not a law meeting, don't break the rules. The host provides food and support, regardless of size, Futian. When the monk arrives, it is the Dharma Meeting, and the confidence of the host is the Dojo. Therefore, before eating, we should concentrate on reading the support mantra, eating, observing five things, and fasting after eating; Fourth, men and women should keep their distance and not be alone together; Fifth, if you live in a layman's house because of the weather or physical reasons, you should sleep in a room alone, sit more and lie less, and concentrate on Buddha; Sixth, we can't control evil and can't talk nonsense; Seven, can't cheat reputation, pretending to be an old yogi or an old Zen master, and get the respect of laymen; Eight, don't believe in Buddhism, answer his questions indiscriminately, appear knowledgeable, and ask for respect; Nine, you can't give gifts to each other like laymen; Ten, can not be in charge of household chores, can not be seated; Eleven, can not be sworn at home as godfather, mother, brother, brother, sister, sister; Twelve, can't talk about family affairs.

Why do monks have to be respected?

A: Monks take Sakyamuni as their surname, Tathagata as their destination, Tathagata's teaching method as their endowment, Buddha's wisdom as their life, and the happiness gained from meditation as their spiritual food. Therefore, we do not rely on secular people, run secular families, pursue the immortality of the body, long for life, fear of death, and long for food. He has the discipline to restrain his behavior, the meditation to absorb the body and mind, and the Buddhist wisdom to distinguish things. The so-called precept refers to getting rid of three kinds of confusion: greed and ignorance, and never being polluted for life; The so-called meditation is to think quietly, purify the spirit, and not be confused for a day; The so-called Buddhist wisdom refers to advocating virtue, identifying chaos and making oneself reasonable. This practice is called cause and this achievement is called fruit. He doesn't tell lies, so he is most believed; He advocates selflessness, so he is sincere and humble. He has dignity to protect and rules to obey. He brings blessings to the world and can enlighten the world. Monk, he is the noblest among people; He is broad-minded and well-prepared, and he is great on his way. He is a saint, but not a secular saint; He is a saint, but not a secular saint. He is the highest saint. Can a monk disrespect him like this?

I keep the precepts, but I don't know the manners, okay?

A: The precept is "body", that is, abstinence; Dignity (rule) is "use", that is, holding. If there is a commandment without dignity, then the commandment is meaningless and has no body; If there is dignity that does not obey the precepts, then the offender has no basis and has not achieved the goal of dignity. A man of practice is a man of discipline and dignity both inside and outside. This is the true Buddha disciple, that is, the norm that is qualified to be followed by all beings, and you can get the respect of all beings.

What problems should we pay attention to when burning incense and worshiping Buddha at home?

A: First of all, we must do three things: First, we must not interfere with social order;

Second, it does not hinder the production order;

Third, it does not interfere with the order of life. The first two items are relatively easy to do, but the most difficult thing is not to interfere with the life order, which includes personal life, family life, neighborhood life, community life, as well as spiritual, material, diet and daily life. Don't just think about the importance of burning incense and chanting Buddha, but think too little about other family members and next-door neighbors. Whether it's four o'clock in the morning or twelve o'clock in the evening, knock on wooden fish loudly, recite Buddha loudly and burn incense vigorously, thinking that I am chanting Buddha and you are still sleeping. You hell seeds, I read aloud and knock loudly, so that you can have all kinds of good roots. But I don't think about whether they are uncomfortable or not, and whether they scold you in their hearts. What you are doing is against the religious policy. According to the religious policy, citizens have the freedom to believe and the freedom not to believe. Therefore, if you want to trust your family, you must be careful not to interfere with the order of life. You should let nature take its course and don't force it.

I cry every time master leaves. I miss Master very much, don't I?

A: No, it should be treated with the mood of gathering and parting. We practitioners must break this persistence in order to live and die. But on the other hand, we have been together for a long time, and it is understandable to miss each other, because after all, we are affectionate people, and family ties are feelings, and we will miss each other if we have feelings. So think more about impermanence and you will overcome this problem.