Everyone carries karmic debts. After death, where does the soul truly go? Has it really attained liberation, or is it still suffering? In fact, the destination after life and death depends entirely on one’s merit. If our loved ones did not have the chance to accumulate merit while alive, can we help make up for them?
In this video, Grandmaster JinBodhi shares practical methods, teaching us how to help deceased loved ones escape the sea of suffering and attain liberation sooner.
00:00:00 Helping Departed Loved Ones Attain Liberation | Earth Store Bodhisattva Chanting Class Day 5
00:00:05 Grandmaster JinBodhi Teaches Chapter 7 of the Earth Store Sutra
00:05:47 Within 49 days of a loved one’s passing, perform meritorious deeds for them
00:06:50 Do not take life or cause harm during a loved one’s final moments and after their passing, to avoid adding to their karma
00:10:53 – How can we accumulate merits for departed loved ones to aid their liberation?
◎ Related Q&A:
00:20:25 How should we comprehend “Every thought and intention of sentient beings is almost always wrongdoings”?
00:24:10 Is it a sin to think evil thoughts without taking evil actions?
00:25:02 What is the correct understanding of “the sutra reaching the ear of the dying one and may be heard in his fundamental consciousness”?
00:30:25 Do ghosts take the form of the person’s loved ones when they come to pick the person up?
00:36:23 Causing a ruckus at a funeral is inauspicious for both the departed and the living
◎ Chanting:
00:39:35 With a heart of repentance, sincerely chant the Earth Store Bodhisattva’s Heart Mantra
◎ Master Your Own Heart:
01:44:13 One thought leads to Heaven, one thought leads to hell
01:48:14 Carrying compassion in your heart every day is the greatest daily act of kindness