The Pray from Her Heart -- by Zhitong (Zhenlin Disciple)

Background


Lingsan, aged 69, paralyzed by a stroke five months ago. By simply chanting “Namo Earth Store Bodhisattva”, repenting and praying everyday, and staying vegetarian, she has now recovered very well to the extent of being able to walk with the support of her son, without having to take any medication.

Zhitong, Lingsan’s son, who quit his decent job to take care of his paralyzed mom.

The Pray from Her Heart -- by Zhitong



Lingsan had a hard time suffering from toothache and oral ulcer the other day. Zhitong joined her in praying, and asking for the Bodhisattva for a bestowal of power to ease her pain. This is how Lingsan prayed:


"Earth Store Bodhisattva, your energy is omnipresent, and your power omnipotent. I am ready to receive your power and energy. Could you please inject them into my oral cavity and teeth, to heal the ulcer and toothache? Could you please help me?


Namo Earth Store Bodhisattva!
Namo Earth Store Bodhisattva!
Namo Earth Store Bodhisattva!


If what I have said is true with no falsity, may my pray and wish be granted, immediately!"


It did work!


After that, Lingsan always asks Earth Store Bodhisattva for help, either when she feels uncomfortable in the stomache, leg, or when dust runs into her eyes. Earth Store Bodhisattva always helps her solve the troubles. She is really happy now!


Lingsan is now in the habit of thinking over how Earth Store Bodhisattva has again helped her during the day!


Zhirong’s commentary on the article:

It reminds me of the story in the Sutra of Longevity, where the woman Confusion said to the Buddha.
"If I were to falsely lie to you, may I be again chased and tormented by the ghastly ghost of Impermanence. If what I have said is true with no falsity, before The Buddha, may the wounds on my body be even and as smooth as before, immediately!" After she had made the vows, her body recovered immediately just as before.


What you wrote in the article is consistent with the sutra story.


Not only so, the ending paragraph of the article provides yet another valuable food for thought, that it helps to increase our faith significantly if we develop the habit of thinking over on a daily basis what the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas help us on that day.

What a valuable article you have written! My best gratitude and salute to you!


Zhitong’s Commentary on the article:

Why is it that the wish made before the Buddha is not granted immediately? It is because of doubt. The Buddha is always around to bestow power onto us, but the power won’t find its way into our body and mind if we harbour doubt about it. The doubt is like a heavy stone that blocks the Buddha’s energy away. How to remove the stone? Read the article, and you shall find the answer.


Amitabha-Buddha!