All Buddhist events, ceremonies and services are included in the Buddha’s heart. The Buddha says in the Lotus Sutra, “How shall I cause all living beings to enter into the unsurpassed way?” Although we may not know the meaning of Buddhist events in detail, they work very well for our lives. It is just like medicine. though the patient does not know the ingredients, as soon as the medicine is taken, it works to cure them. Therefore, if you hold a Buddhist ceremony or service as often as you can, your family and relatives will be able to maintain a good relationship for a long time. Any good relationship cannot last without effort. In other words, an effort to pray for deceased family members and ancestors works to knit our relationships firmly and peacefully.
Summer Writings