How does one cultivate faith in a Buddha like Dorje Shugden/Setrap when one only has superficial knowledge?
How does one cultivate faith in a Buddha like Dorje Shugden/Setrap when one only has superficial knowledge?
Answer from Pastors
Pastors
January 16, 2016#1Author
Dear Sg, There are many ways in cultivating faith in the Buddhas and Dharma Protectors. The key is to be diligent in your practice. As you see results, your faith will deepen.
However to gain true faith one must gain a deeper understanding of the Dharma in general and the practice in particular. This can only come about through study and learning. The Buddha taught that we must know what we practice, and in the process of learning faith will develop.
Tagphu Dorje Chang went to Tushita Heaven to get the initiation for Dharmapala [Dorje Shugden] from Lama Tsongkhapa. Two different …
- H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
From the vast mind of Dharmakaya, I invoke upon the guardian Dorje Shugden who blesses my meditation and spiritual quest …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
You will have no choice in the future but to practice this protector [Dorje Shugden]; there will come a time …
- H.H, the 16th Karmapa
People who have this Shugden initiation and people who practice Dorje Shugden, those people have very great, successful meditation and …
- H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
Dorje Shugden and the Deities of his mandala are the same nature as the Deities of the body mandala of …
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
When you do Dorje Shugden practice, although he appears as a Dharma Protector, realising that his true nature is Manjushri, …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
If we sincerely wish to experience the benefits of relying upon Dorje Shugden, we must rely upon him constantly over …
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
The Dharmapala (Dorje Shugden) is real and he is the emanation of Vajrapani. From the Thousand Buddhas, he is the …
- H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
Glory of the wisdom, compassion and power of infinite Buddhas, Miraculously powerful protector of Manjusri Tsongkhapa’s Teachings, Arisen as a …
- H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama
Dorje Shugden always helps, guides, and protects pure and faithful practitioners by granting blessings, increasing their wisdom, fulfilling their wishes, …
Answer from Pastors
Pastors
January 16, 2016 #1 AuthorDear Sg, There are many ways in cultivating faith in the Buddhas and Dharma Protectors. The key is to be diligent in your practice. As you see results, your faith will deepen.
However to gain true faith one must gain a deeper understanding of the Dharma in general and the practice in particular. This can only come about through study and learning. The Buddha taught that we must know what we practice, and in the process of learning faith will develop.