The Eight Most Direct Methods Of Eliminating Karmic Hindrances

Eight Most Direct Methods Of Eliminating Karmic Hindrances

Extract from the True Buddha Foundation Dharma Instructor Guide, 2013 edition
  1. Recite the High King Avalokitesvara Sutra one thousand times (eliminate hindrances through the power of sutra).

  2. Recite the Root Lineage Guru Mantra one million times (eliminating hindrances through the power of mantra).

  3. Cultivate the Repentance Practice two hundred times (eliminating hindrances through the power of Dharma).

  4. Pay Homage and make offerings to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas; sponsor building of temples or stupas; sponsor creation of Buddhas’ and Bodhisattvas’ images; sponsor printing of sutras or virtuous books; and perform good deeds to help fellow sentient beings (eliminating hindrances through the power of giving alms).
     
  5. Recite the Buddha’s or Bodhisattva’s name until attaining spiritual interfusion (eliminating hindrances through the power of the Buddha).

  6. Gain the strength of precepts, concentration and wisdom through meditation (eliminating hindrances through the power of meditation).

  7. Through the cultivation and blessings of the Root Lineage Guru, all negative karma is either substituted or diverted (eliminating hindrances through the power of the Root Lineage Guru).

  8. Transform through emptiness (eliminating hindrances through the power of the Void).