T'ai Shen Centre: A space for Chinese Pure Land Buddhism

Mindfulness within our Buddhist Practice is not just some technique but a total way of life. The ways of the world are concerned with creating results. Our practice is about creating Causes - the causes of Compassion, Wisdom and Happiness for all beings.


Friday, March 11, 2011

Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami

Our hearts, minds and prayers go out to the Japanese people whose lives have been devastated by the earth quake and resultant tsunami. This is a disaster of mammoth proportions.

As the tsunami has smashed down buildings and walls may there be a tsunami of compassion in the hearts and minds of people to smash down the barriers of fear and hatred which have divided us. May we become one in our humanity.

Many are left wondering: “what can I do?” as we go about our lives in other parts of the world. Both Tonglen Meditation and Mantra recitation are extremely helpful. The Tonglen meditation creates a powerful energy and vibration of compassion.

A powerful Mantra to recite is the Disaster Eradicating Auspicious Sprit Mantra. When recited with sincerity of heart and with a particular focus in mind ie those affected by the tsunami and earthquake, then it has the power to restore peace and good Karma to those who suffer.

Namo san man duo mu tuo nan. E bo la di. He duo she. Sua nang nan. Da zhi tuo. Nan. Che Che. Che Xi, Che Xi. Hong hong. Ru wa la. Ru wa la. Bo la ru wa la. Bo la ru wa la. Di sai cha. Di sai cha. Shai zhi li. Shai zi li. Suo pan zha. Suo pan zha. Shan di jia Shi li ye. Suo wa he.

It matters not what spiritual tradition one is affiliated with let us all take time to be silent and to hold the Japanese people in our hearts and minds in prayer, meditation, mantra or in thoughts of compassion.

Namo Amituofo.

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