whats the meaning of budhhist chanting and is it helpful to resolves problems in life?

Answer 1

It changes the energy. It focuses the mind. It puts life's problems into perspective.

Answer 2

Some people who practices the teaching of the Buddha, recite the name of the Buddha and chant the sutras every morning and evening as their daily homework. This is what we call daily chanting (prayer) in Buddhism.

In Christianity, they have morning and evening, and meal time prayer. The Catholic also chants in the morning and evening. There is nothing wrong with these religious ceremonies, but some Buddhists were concerned about these matters and asked: "Maybe it is better not to practice Buddhism. Once one practices Buddhism, problems come. My mother spends at least one to two hours each morning and evening to do her chanting. If all practicing Buddhists are like this, then who is going to do the work at home?"

Among some of the lay people, this is the real situation. They create the misunderstanding that Buddhism is only suitable for the old people and those who are free, it is not suitable for the general people to practice. In fact, it is not necessary that one must chant a specific sutra, or recite a certain Buddha’s name or to intone for a long time. One can practise according to one’s wish. The duration of the practice should depend on the circumstances and the time that one has. The important thing in the daily practices is to recite the verse of taking refuge in the Triple Gem. The "Ten Vows of the Pu Xian Bodhisattva" is also important. The Buddhism sect in Japan, such as the Pure Land sect, the Tien Tai sect and the Secret sect, which originated from China, have the daily practices of their own sect. They are simple and do not require too much time. This was the situation of Buddhism during the Tang and Song Dynasties.

We recite the name of the Buddha hoping to develop our faith and determination; become a vegetarian in order to strengthen our loving kindness and compassion; chant the sutras with the aim of developing our wisdom. These are methods of practice and their aim is to cultivate one’s faith and determination, loving kindness and compassion, and wisdom.

In short, to practice the teaching of the Buddha is not to chant only; and for one who is practising at home, one should not neglect one’s responsibilities at home because of long daily practices.

chanting is NOT to implore buddha to resolve problems.

Answer 3

As a person who has a strong interest in Buddhism, the Buddhist chant helps on the meditation aspect. I have purchased CD that has Buddhist chants and I would meditate. It certainty helps my life. After all the stress from work, the mediation calms and purifies my mind. You should give it a try, an interesting experience.

Answer 4

There are many chants or mantras, so there are many meanings. But basically, it is a way to still your mind. When you are focused only on your chanting, your thoughts are not wandering. So yes it is helpful. As a Pure Land Buddhist, I chant "Amituofo", which is Chinese for Amitabha Buddha.

Answer 5

The outward sound expresses an inward truth. It does not resolves problems. There is no concept of God in Buddhism, just yourself and your surrounding. The goal is to be release from being reborn.

Answer 6

there are different reasons to chant, but really it comes down to focusing the mind. it is just another type of meditation.

Answer 7

thats not chanting. he pray to allah, in the bathroon. it won't kum out.