72nd Dharma Light Program

On Aug. 28th, 2022 (Aug. 02nd, LC), devout Buddhists from inside and outside HCMC came to Hoang Phap to join the One-day practice. This time, the Organizers continued the 72nd Dharma Light Program.

Accepting the invitation of the organization, Senior Thich Phap Dang, Abbot of Hue Vien Pagoda, Thong Nhat District, Dong Nai Province was present at the main lecture hall for answers to all the Buddhists.

 Question 1:

Dear Venerable,

Question 1: Could you explain to me about the meaning of chanting? Usually, during the chanting session, one must wear a dignified ritual robe and sit in front of the Buddha's altar. However, for me, because I often go on business trips away from home, at that time I still wanted to chant without a Buddha altar and robe. In that case, if I hold the sutra book and chant silently without following the ritual, have I made mistakes? I sincerely thank you!

Question 2:

Dear Venerable,

May I ask a few things about merits and blessings: What is the difference between merits and blessings? Chanting sutras, reciting the Buddha's, giving alms to sutras, and preaching the dharma will achieve merits, or blessings? How effects do these things have on the cultivators?

Question 3:

Dear Venerable,

Nowadays, there are many sermons on the internet that present many different points of view on an issue. As many of the opinions of youtubers also make us misinformed, not knowing what is right and what is wrong. May you compassionately teach us how to use social networks rationally and intelligently when reading things raised online. I am really grateful to you!

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