Prostration According to the Vietnamese Tradition – The Five Points Prostration How Many Prostrations Should We Do in Buddhism? – Venerable Thich Phap Hoa The Meaning of Offering Incense in Buddhism – Venerable Thich Phap Hoa In Vietnam, especially in the Northern...
The Difference in Chanting Buddha's Name In Northern Buddhism (Mahayana), particularly in countries such as Vietnam, China, Japan, Korea, and Tibet, practitioners often chant the names of Buddha and Bodhisattvas to build connections and cultivate good karma. The...
You Can Chant Sutras and Recite the Buddha's Name Even Without Taking Refuge Some people believe that if they haven't taken refuge, they cannot chant sutras or recite the Buddha's name. However, in reality: No one forbids a person who hasn't taken refuge from chanting...
Why Do We Light Incense in Buddhism? Incense (or joss sticks) is not just a spiritual ritual, but it also carries a deep symbolic meaning. When we speak of incense, we are referring to fragrance. However, the fragrance here is not a material scent,...
Worship in Buddhism Is a Supportive Aid, Not the Primary Method In life, we may encounter times of illness and suffering. Many people turn to worship in hopes of healing their ailments, but it is important to understand and practice correctly. Worship can be a...
In our tradition, the purpose of prostration is to express respect and reverence, but in the past, our ancestors established certain rituals to demonstrate propriety. Prostration is a way to show respect, while the ritual is simply the form used to express it. For...