How does one cultivate faith in a Buddha like Dorje Shugden/Setrap when one only has superficial knowledge?
How does one cultivate faith in a Buddha like Dorje Shugden/Setrap when one only has superficial knowledge?
Answer from Pastors
Pastors
January 16, 2016#1Author
Dear Sg, There are many ways in cultivating faith in the Buddhas and Dharma Protectors. The key is to be diligent in your practice. As you see results, your faith will deepen.
However to gain true faith one must gain a deeper understanding of the Dharma in general and the practice in particular. This can only come about through study and learning. The Buddha taught that we must know what we practice, and in the process of learning faith will develop.
Sometimes overwhelmed by loneliness, sadness, difficulties, financial hardships and almost giving up hope, I turned to Dorje Shugden many times. …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
In the aspect of a supra‐mundane Protector, he is Dharmaraja Kalarupa and, in the aspect of a mundane protector, he …
- H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche
During Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen’s life he heard many teachings from the Fifth Dalai Lama, and again, as stated above, he …
- H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche
The aggregates, elements, sources, and limbs of Lama Losang Tubwang Dorjechang, Appear in the aspect of the five lineages of …
- H.H. Pabongka Rinpoche Dechen Nyingpo
Manjushri in angry form, You are the hero in terrifying role. Main of my powerful war gods, You are the …
- H.H. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche
These days times are so degenerate no-one else is coming, but now Grandpa Shugden himself will definitely come as your …
- Sakya Mahasiddha Pema Dudul
You [Dorje Shugden] have been of great assistance to me my whole life. Many of my works were accomplished because …
- H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
Dorje Shugden always helps, guides, and protects pure and faithful practitioners by granting blessings, increasing their wisdom, fulfilling their wishes, …
- H.E. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
During my time with my precious guru, he imparted to me the practice of Dorje Shugden and told me compassionately …
- H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche
[Dorje Shugden] is a very special protector and very precious, so therefore you have to do puja monthly.
Answer from Pastors
Pastors
January 16, 2016 #1 AuthorDear Sg, There are many ways in cultivating faith in the Buddhas and Dharma Protectors. The key is to be diligent in your practice. As you see results, your faith will deepen.
However to gain true faith one must gain a deeper understanding of the Dharma in general and the practice in particular. This can only come about through study and learning. The Buddha taught that we must know what we practice, and in the process of learning faith will develop.