May I know if I can just chant DS mantra “Om benza wiki bitana soha” 108 times per night at my bedside before I go to sleep? Or, just keep chanting the mantra any time of the day whenever I have the time (eg: on the way to work) and not working? Its hard for me to be in front of an altar all the time. Will it be OK with DS?
Thank you.
Answer from Pastors
Pastors
August 11, 2018 #1 AuthorDear Geri,
Thank you for your question. Yes, you can recite the mantra to Dorje Shugden at any time of the day, as long as you are in a respectful place (for example, not in the washroom). Usually mantras are recited in front of one’s altar as part of a daily practice. However, if you do not have enough time to do this, you can of course recite the mantra whenever convenient.
Mantras are usually recited together with visualisation as part of a daily practice. This would be most beneficial but due to time constraints of a modern lifestyle, this can be hard to do. So of course, you can recite mantras whenever you can.
As Dorje Shugden is an enlightened being, he will not be angered if you don’t recite his mantra in front of the altar. In fact, Dorje Shugden acts out of compassion for all sentient beings, therefore whenever you recite his mantra, you are making a divine connection with his energies. This is something that is very beneficial and can be done any time. I hope this helps. Thank you.
Geri
August 14, 2018 #2 AuthorThank you Pastors! This reassure me a lot. Thank you!
Geri
August 16, 2018 #3 AuthorDear Pastors,
May I know if there’s any temple in Australia who practices Dorje Shugden?
Thank you so much.
Regards,
Geri