【Description】
A netizen posted a question: “My mom abandoned us when we were young; can she receive the blessings of our chanting?”
What do you think? Find out how Grandmaster JinBodhi responds to this question.
【Content】
(Hello Master. My mom left home when I was young. If I chant for her, do you think she would like it? I am moved by your kind intention.)
Regardless of her current condition, mentally, I think she would be delighted. Even if she has passed away, I am sure she will be happy. What you do shows your morale and nobility. I am sure she will be delighted for the blessings she receives.
I am sure she had her own reason for leaving her family. It could be her frustration or ignorance. She left her husband looking for richer men. That was her mistake and ignorance. This shows her lack of kindness; therefore, she needs to be blessed. Do it for her, for she is your mother.
To be filial doesn’t mean blind loyalty. It is not about satisfying all your parents’ desires. What if your dad were into drugs? Are you going to get drugs for him? Filial piety means providing them with the best things. What are the best things? Not whatever your parents want, but the things that truly benefit them.
Regardless of what your parents did to you, chanting for them shows your maturity. Very good. Countless merits await you.