Series on Questions and Answers about Mandala Question: Amitofo. May I ask, when entering the Mandala and praying for the deceased to be reborn in the Pure Land, I don't understand if being reborn means they no longer undergo reincarnation, or if they are reborn in a better realm? Answer: Thank you for asking. The answer is that I don’t know, because the truth is we just do our best. We know the formula in Buddhism, and we just follow that. We do it wholeheartedly, sending th

Today, I will talk about the fifth characteristic: the feeling of often being harmed or persecuted. If the Wood element is too strong, we tend to say things that hurt others and, at the same time, attract harm or persecution from others. What is Wood? Wood represents the characteristics of trees, and trees signify life. The Wood element is associated with the liver. The liver is a large organ located (in the abdomen) on the right side. Because it is on the right side, we say

Today, I will talk about gossip and controversy. If your Yin Fire is too strong, you tend to be talked about by others, and you also enjoy talking about others. Fire represents flames, an uncontrollable nature. The Five Elements include Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. So, where does Fire reside? Fire resides in the heart. Externally, the heart is connected to the tongue, and internally, it is linked to the small intestine. What happens when Yin Fire is too strong? It cau