When someone has aborted a baby, she needs to express her sincere regret for what she did. We call this repentance. The woman aplogizes to the aborted baby and explains that she was ignorant, and she did not truly realize what she was doing.
Then the woman needs to do some practice to show her regret, to clear the negative karma she has created for herself, and to create merit for the unborn baby. Someone who now practices Pure Land Buddhism can chant the Amitabha Sutra 108 times or "Amituofo" 100,000 times. The purpose of the chanting is to show the aborted baby how sincere the woman is in her repentance. Also, it will help to somewhat lighten the "karmic burden" as good karma increases in relation to the bad that was committed. And when the sincerity and regret are sincere enough, the aborted baby will understand and not seek revenge in a future lifetime.
A quote about health..."The pain of discipline is ounces, whereas the pain of regret weighs tons." Okay, not a "ton" in my case, but way too many pounds! The discipline is the "now" part of the equation. I've put this quote on my treadmill. :-) Hmm, maybe it needs to be on the frig too...
Now I'm thinking about Buddha and his large belly. I guess the human sruggle continues.
The next Buddhas has a large stomach not because, like us, he overeats.
From Buddhism: Awakening of compassion and Wisdom, "Maitreya Bodhisattva, called the 'Happy Buddha,' is represented by the image of the historical monk Budai, a manifestation of this Bodhisattva. His big smile says, 'Want to learn Buddhism? Be happy and greet all with a smile.' His big stomach symbolizes great tolerance and equality.
Only by emulating his generosity, patience, and serenity can we learn and practice Buddhism. Therefore, Maitreya Bodhisattva sits facing the door telling all who enter, 'only those who can accomplish this are eligible to learn Buddhism.'”
April 29, 2010
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When someone has aborted a baby, she needs to express her sincere regret for what she did. We call this repentance. The woman aplogizes to the aborted baby and explains that she was ignorant, and she did not truly realize what she was doing.
Then the woman needs to do some practice to show her regret, to clear the negative karma she has created for herself, and to create merit for the unborn baby. Someone who now practices Pure Land Buddhism can chant the Amitabha Sutra 108 times or "Amituofo" 100,000 times. The purpose of the chanting is to show the aborted baby how sincere the woman is in her repentance. Also, it will help to somewhat lighten the "karmic burden" as good karma increases in relation to the bad that was committed. And when the sincerity and regret are sincere enough, the aborted baby will understand and not seek revenge in a future lifetime.
Amituofo...
Now I'm thinking about Buddha and his large belly. I guess the human sruggle continues.
The next Buddhas has a large stomach not because, like us, he overeats.
From Buddhism: Awakening of compassion and Wisdom, "Maitreya Bodhisattva, called the 'Happy Buddha,' is represented by the image of the historical monk Budai, a manifestation of this Bodhisattva. His big smile says, 'Want to learn Buddhism? Be happy and greet all with a smile.' His big stomach symbolizes great tolerance and equality.
Only by emulating his generosity, patience, and serenity can we learn and practice Buddhism. Therefore, Maitreya Bodhisattva sits facing the door telling all who enter, 'only those who can accomplish this are eligible to learn Buddhism.'”