Metaphysics Q&A 041 – Being unable to keep vows
Q041: Master Lu, what should we do if we are unable to keep the Great Vows that were made to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas? Will we be punished? Is there any way to remedy this situation?
A041:
If a person has made a Great Vow to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, but then is unable keep the vow later on, it depends on the reason why this person cannot keep it. It is not always the case that you will get punished if you cannot keep a vow.
Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Dharma Protectors have a certain level of understanding and forgiveness for us.
If you cannot keep your vows due to natural causes, then there is a greater chance that you would be forgiven.
If you cannot keep your vows due to personal reasons and human factors, then it is very certain that you would be punished.
If you know that you will be punished, then you must resolve it – there is no other way. You must recite the Eighty-eight Buddhas Great Repentance (Li Fo Ta Chan Hui Wen).
You need to kneel down in front of the statues or images of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and pray to transform and resolve the upcoming disasters. You should also mindfully reflect on your wrongdoings and recite the Eighty-eight Buddhas Great Repentance (Li Fo Ta Chan Hui Wen) 7 times per day for one week. This is the only way to prevent the upcoming disasters from occurring.
At the same time, you should make a new Great Vow, and recite the Heart Sutra (Hsin Ching) 21 times per day.
By doing so, you are readjusting your heart and mind, which will help to purify you. Through this method, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Dharma Protectors would forgive your wrongdoings. As a result, your great disasters would be reduced to small problems, and your small problems would be eliminated.
When you make your vows, you should be mindful and cautious. You should also respect the karmic conditions and go with the karmic flow, as well as know your limits and abilities.
Q041: Master Lu, what should we do if we are unable to keep the Great Vows that were made to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas? Will we be punished? Is there any way to remedy this situation?
A041:
If a person has made a Great Vow to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, but then is unable keep the vow later on, it depends on the reason why this person cannot keep it. It is not always the case that you will get punished if you cannot keep a vow.
Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Dharma Protectors have a certain level of understanding and forgiveness for us.
If you cannot keep your vows due to natural causes, then there is a greater chance that you would be forgiven.
If you cannot keep your vows due to personal reasons and human factors, then it is very certain that you would be punished.
If you know that you will be punished, then you must resolve it – there is no other way. You must recite the Eighty-eight Buddhas Great Repentance (Li Fo Ta Chan Hui Wen).
You need to kneel down in front of the statues or images of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and pray to transform and resolve the upcoming disasters. You should also mindfully reflect on your wrongdoings and recite the Eighty-eight Buddhas Great Repentance (Li Fo Ta Chan Hui Wen) 7 times per day for one week. This is the only way to prevent the upcoming disasters from occurring.
At the same time, you should make a new Great Vow, and recite the Heart Sutra (Hsin Ching) 21 times per day.
By doing so, you are readjusting your heart and mind, which will help to purify you. Through this method, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Dharma Protectors would forgive your wrongdoings. As a result, your great disasters would be reduced to small problems, and your small problems would be eliminated.
When you make your vows, you should be mindful and cautious. You should also respect the karmic conditions and go with the karmic flow, as well as know your limits and abilities.
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