Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Lessons From The Chinese Buddhist ‘Saint’ Of Mercy
Each time you recite the verses of praise below, try to grow the mentioned qualities in you. A renowned Buddhist nun, Master Chen Yen of Tzu Chi Organisation said Kuan Yin should not remain as a divine or historical figure but should be our role model.
In other words, each of us who really respect Kuan Yin should be like her, having all her great qualities. One phrase summarises her qualities : Have Great Love For All Beings.
南無觀世音菩薩
Ná Mó Guān Shì Yīn Pú Sà
Homage to the One Who Hears The Cries Of The World
(Be a good listener)
南無千手千眼觀世音菩薩
Ná Mó Qiān Shǒu Qiān Yǎn Guān Shì Yīn Pú Sà
Homage to the One With Thousand Hands and Eyes Who Hears The Cries Of The World
(Be prepared to lend a helping hand and look into other’s problems)
Homage to the One With Thousand Hands and Eyes Who Hears The Cries Of The World
(Be prepared to lend a helping hand and look into other’s problems)
南無大慈大悲觀世音菩薩
Ná Mó Dà Cí Dà Bēi Guān Shì Yīn Pú Sà
Homage to the One With Great Compassion And Great Loving Kindness Who Hears The Cries Of The World
(Act compassionately and have great loving kindness for all sentient beings)
