There’s a saying, “Chanting the name of Buddha once equals earning ten thousand gold pieces.” The benefits of chanting are too many to tell. In particular, the more you chant Buddha’s name from your heart, the more you can increase your sensitivity. The benefits of chanting are not just for yourself. If you chant for your family and friends, you can also spread the benefits to them. However, what is the best way to chant? Why do we chant? What are the specific benefits of chanting? This article explains the significance and benefits of chanting once and for all. In addition to telling you how to chant, we will also share the “Chanting for Three Generations” method advocated by Grandmaster JinBodhi. We’ll lead you to chant for your ancestors, yourself, and future generations.
What is chanting? Chanting Buddha’s name from your heart
Chanting is a simple and meaningful way of cultivation. Sincerely chanting the holy names of all Buddhas and bodhisattvas from time to time can eliminate distractions, purify the body and mind, increase happiness and wisdom, connect with all Buddhas and bodhisattvas, and receive their compassion and protection. Sincerely chanting during a crisis can eliminate disasters and help you turn the corner. Chanting before falling asleep helps you sleep well and dreamless. You will be in good spirits when you wake up. It can improve your complexion, make your eyes bright, your skin delicate and smooth, make you energetic, and make your life complete and auspicious.
What are the benefits of chanting? Here are five benefits of sincerely chanting Buddha’s name
The benefits of chanting can be summarized in the following five points:
Benefits of chanting 1: Receiving blessings from the Buddha
There are such scriptures in the Shurangama Sutra, Volume V: “All sentient beings who frequently chant will see the Buddha. Or they stay close to the Buddha. So, they don’t need any help and will achieve enlightenment.” It means that if you chant often, you will be able to see the Buddha or not be far away from the Buddha. So, all your problems will be solved, and you’ll receive wisdom. Therefore, if you often chant the name of Buddha with respect, you plant good roots for yourself, get close to Buddha, and receive the Buddha’s blessings.
Benefits of chanting 2: Eliminating evil karma and not falling into evil realms
The Buddha said in “The Amitāyurdhyāna Sūtra” “The reason for chanting Buddha’s name is that in the process of chanting, your eighty eons of severe punishments of birth and death will be eliminated.” Chanting the name of Buddha often can eliminate evil thoughts. If you can sincerely reflect and correct, you can also make up for the evil deeds you have done in the past and even eliminate eighty eons of severe punishments of birth and death. As a result, you will not fall into evil realms.
Benefits of chanting 3: Having auspicious dreams and peace of mind and body
Chanting can eliminate delusions and make your heart pure and calm. When your heart is pure, you will have no worries; everything will go well, and you will naturally have everything you need. Therefore, sincerely chanting often can give you a stable career and family. Everything goes as expected, and it eliminates the pain of your diseases. It can also make you sleep with ease and no longer be disturbed by nightmares. You’ll be safe and auspicious whenever you sleep or wake up.
Benefits of chanting 4: Improving your appearance and palms
In addition to feeling at ease, people who chant often also find that they look kinder, and the pads on their palms become plumper, which represents Buddha’s blessing. Your eyes will be clearer and brighter if you chant the Buddha’s name sincerely. Facial features become softer and more beautiful, like basking in the Buddha’s light. You’ll be more energetic and blessed.
Benefits of chanting 5: Being reborn in the World of Ultimate Bliss
Those who sincerely chant will always connect with Buddha. When they die, they will be embraced by the Buddhas and bodhisattvas, be reborn in the Western World of Ultimate Bliss, and have a good fate in the afterlife.
In addition to chanting the names of all Buddhas and bodhisattvas, are there other ways of chanting? Get to know “Chanting for Three Generations”.
Most people chant for their own sake. Few people want to chant for the world at the beginning. The “Chanting for Three Generations” advocated by the founder of Bodhi Meditation, Grandmaster JinBodhi, encourages people to start by chanting for their ancestors, parents, and future generations. This chanting method is conducive to family inheritance. When you work hard and focus on chanting for your relatives, you also cultivate your compassion and gratitude, which will slowly expand to other aspects. Next, you’ll begin to chant for your friends, the city, or the country where you live and then grow to chant for all humans. When a person is filled with compassion, they can abandon suffering and obtain happiness. By following Grandmaster JinBodhi to learn the method of “Chanting for Three Generations”, you can become more dedicated to chanting, accumulate merits and virtues in the process, and understand the truth. So, your body will improve, and your state of mind will be elevated.
Recommendations for beginners | Bodhi Meditation Chanting Class, a required course to change your fate.
Bodhi Meditation is an international meditation organization founded by Grandmaster JinBodhi. It is dedicated to teaching and spreading various meditation methods so more people can benefit. Because beginners are not familiar with meditation, they are easily distracted by the environment, which can reduce their concentration while chanting, therefore not feeling the benefits of chanting. Therefore, we suggest you visit the local Bodhi Meditation Centers to register for a chanting class. Then, under the special environment, music, teachers’ guidance, and the blessing of all Buddhas and bodhisattvas, you can practice with others to experience the incredible chanting feeling. You can also participate in Bodhi Meditation’s online courses. With Grandmaster JinBodhi’s guidance, you can enter the state of chanting more easily and also feel the efficacy of chanting more quickly.
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