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.
Dorje Shugden always helps, guides, and protects pure and faithful practitioners by granting blessings, increasing their wisdom, fulfilling their wishes, …
- 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
This manifestation of the Buddha has no equal. If you are really determined to tame your mind, he will even …
- H.E. Geshe Rabten Rinpoche
Dorje Shugden does not help only Gelugpas; because he is a Buddha he helps all living beings, including non-Buddhists.
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
You [Dorje Shugden] have been of great assistance to me my whole life. Many of my works were accomplished because …
- H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
Dorje Shugden can bless, protect, foretell the future, help find resources, give hope, give advice, dispense attainments and even be …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
During my time with my precious guru, he imparted to me the practice of Dorje Shugden and told me compassionately …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
HUM, Lobsang Dragpa, essence of the ocean of mandalas, Three precious yidams’ mandala attendants, Especially the principal of the potent …
- Kyabje Dragri Dorje Chang
Just thinking of you clears all obstacles, Mighty Gyalchen Shugden who accomplishes activities, Accept this oceanic torma offering of samaya …
- H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche
Born from cells of the father, King of Obstructors, And the supreme mother, Queen of Existence, One whose body mandala …
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.