Universal Prayer for Peace, Harmony and Prosperity

The following prayer will also help us to accumulate Hock (福) if we can recite everyday from our heart.

 

Universal Prayer for Peace, Harmony and Prosperity

Namo Buddha-ya, Namo Dharma-ya, Namo Sangha-ya ( 3x with folded palms ).

This is what should be done by those who aspire to be skilled in goodness, and those who know the way to peace and tranquility:

1.1) May they be upright, straightforward and gentle in speech; Humble and not be conceited.

1.2) Let no one deceive another or despise any being in any state. Let none by anger nor hatred wishing harm to others.

1.3) Hatred cannot be overcome by hatred, HATRED can only be overcome by LOVE.

 

1.4) May all beings be well and happy.

 

1.5) May they always be Calm and Peaceful, Wise and Skillful.

 

2.1) May they be easily satisfied, contented, not to be burdened by many things and duties in their livelihood.

2.2) May they neither be proud nor arrogant nor demanding. May they never have desires and cravings.

 

2.3) May they never do anything that the Wise will reprove them later. May they always be grateful towards their Fathers and Mothers, Teachers and Masters.

 

2.4) May all beings be Well and Happy.

 

2.5) May all beings live in safety, free from fear, and be joyful.

 

3.1) May all beings far or near, seen or unseen, born or to be born, whether they are air born, water born, egg born or womb born, whether they are long or short, tall or short or small, weak or strong, may all beings, without exception, be Well and Happy.

3.2) Like a mother who will go all out to save her own child, even at the risk of her life. Even so, may all beings practice this loving kindness and compassion.

 

3.3) So having a boundless heart of loving kindness and compassion, One should cherish all beings by radiating kindness over all the World Systems.

 

3.4) During all one's wakinghours, whether one is standing or sitting, walking or lying down, may one remain mindful of this heart and this way of living. Hence in this way, it is said to be the “Most Noble way of Living”.

 

3.5) Free from speculations, views and all cravings and sense desires, These Pure Hearted ones, with clear mind, will gain Freedom & Liberation, Peace, Tranquility and Great Happiness.”

Om Mani Padme Hung, Om Mani Padme Hung, Om Mani Padme Hung………….

Above prayer is also recommended to read 3 times a day, morning, noon time, and before sleep. You may read this prayers aloud or silently at anywhere. 

1.Chinese New Year Message - To have good life

Hi,
恭喜发财 （ Gong Xi Fatt Chai ） !!!!!!!

And a very Happy Chinese New Year to you!

Buddha says: Life lingers on from moment to moment; life after life. He taught this in the Abhidharma (The Higher Teaching). We can experience the well-being, moment to moment, life after life, is due to our Merit accumulations.

Our present lifestyles on this Earth are possible because of our collective merit accumulations. Different countries or societies will experience different lifestyles because each country or society’s collective merit accumulations is different. Merit accumulations can be gained through positive actions and lost or destroyed through negative actions moment to moment in our lives.

During this festive season, you'll notice that the Chinese word "福 (Fu)" is being displayed in every Chinese house. The ancient Chinese Sages discovered this principle before Buddhism had arrived in China. Throughout the ages, the Chinese Sages emphasized that "福" is very closely woven in our lives. "福" has to do with all the good things we wish to have in our lives. And they are not wrong about this idea because Buddha taught about this too.

Buddhism emphasizes Merit Accumulations, which is a similar concept to the Chinese Sages’ concept about "福". Nowadays, Buddhist devotees are constantly reminded by monks, nuns, lamas and Rinpoches that Merit Accumulations are important for their well-being including to progress in their Dharma practices. Therefore, there are many methods in Buddhist practice for merit accumulations.

In Thailand, to accumulate "福" is to “taan bun”. The Thais are very happy when they visit monasteries to “taan bun”. There are four special days in a month (called “wan phra” – Buddha’s day) where Thais crowd the monasteries to “taan bun”. They rejoice very much after they have “taan bun”, because they believe that “taan bun” will help their lives to become better. You can see this in their faces after they have completed the ceremony of "taan bun".

"福" appears as an Essence of positive energy in our mind stream. This Essence can be transformed into anything through right combination with right timing. In Tibetan Buddhism, there are various skillful methods of transforming this Essence of positive energy. Our creative ideas sprung from this Essence in our mind stream.

Unknowingly, we can destroy our ”福” too. This is done through body, speech and mind. We do this by having negative actions moment to moment in our daily life. What are the negative actions that destroy “福”? Both the Chinese Sages and Buddha agrees that “福” or Merit Accumulations are destroyed through negative emotions such as jealousy, anger, hatred, pride, stinginess and uncontrolled desires arising in our mind from moment to moment. However, all these negative emotions can be corrected through practicing the Teachings taught by Buddha.

Buddhism emphasized Mental Development Activities commonly known as Meditation. Through this method, we can develop healthier minds, which can reduce negative emotions slowly but steadily. As a result, we are able to save ourselves from destroying this precious Essence of positive energy in our mind streams.

Most people can't have their wishes come true because they are lacking the “福”.I notice that most of us have destroyed more “福” than gaining it. Hence, when we lack merit accumulations (福), obstacles are sure to appear on our way to achieve our goals and our wishes may not come true.

In my opinion, if we wish to materialize our dreams in careers or businesses, our “福” (Merit Accumulations) need to be increased and activated so that it can be transformed into monetary terms or prosperities, opportunity to practice Dharma without obstacles in order to gain joy, happiness, peace of mind and etc. We can have good lives through constantly accumulating the “福” wherever and whenever we can.

WE NEED MERIT ACCUMULATIONS ( 福 ) FOR EVERYTHING WE DO , OR HAVE OR ACHIEVE OR WHATEVER!

In my next message, I shall write about methods of accumulating “福”.

May this New Year Message benefit you.

With Best of regards.
Achan Lama Hui Guo