This is a convenient method of Buddhism.
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Do Buddhists believe in prayer?
Yes, Buddhism believes in prayer. In fact, from the perspective of the degree and proportion of efficacy, the prayer function of Buddhism is far more remarkable, powerful and reliable than other religions.
The principle of prayer is to induce the great compassion of the prayed (such as Buddha and Bodhisattva) with the spiritual strength of the prayer-a supernatural spiritual unity produced by strong belief. If you connect your strength with the wishes of Buddha and Bodhisattva, you will have an incredible power, that is, the experience or effect gained from prayer. In the China area of Mahayana Buddhism, the effect of praying for Guanyin Bodhisattva is the most prominent. Besides, a devout disciple of the Three Treasures is protected by a good God. As long as he has a firm belief, if there is a sudden change, he will not pray temporarily and will save the day. Because the function of prayer is produced by strong belief, anyone with strong belief is always in the function of prayer.
However, although Buddhism firmly believes in the role of prayer, it does not emphasize the omnipotence of prayer. For example, when a Buddhist is ill, prayer is very important. If the patient has confidence and can rely on his sincere prayer, he can feel good. Therefore, it is said that smelling dharma can also cure diseases (Zeng Yi Agama Volume VI, Zaagama Volume V, etc. ); If the patient has no confidence and grasp and lacks experience in prayer (which means it is effective), he should postpone seeking medical treatment. Therefore, although the monks in the period of Buddha Sakyamuni were sick, they were usually treated with drugs. (Note)
Therefore, it is generally believed that Buddhism is mainly to cure the heart disease of life and death of all beings; Medicine can cure physical diseases of flesh and blood. With illness, prayer is necessary, and so is diagnosis and treatment-this is the opinion of a true Buddhist.
Notes and comments
Note: "Buddha, like a medicine king, can cure all diseases and save all life and death." "(Hua Yan Jing. 39 16 ")
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