Giving food to the senses: dreaming of many small stars flying to the northwest

施食感应：梦见许多小星星飞往西北方

Buddha Shakyamuni Buddha said that giving food can "supercharge the karma and benefit the underworld".

----- Zhuge Changqing

Greetings, Mr Zhuge Changqing.

   Amitabha Buddha Thank you for your compassionate enlightenment.

  I had a dream the day after I gave the food.

   In the dream, there were many small white and yellow stars floating happily in the northwest sky.

   I am grateful to my teacher for her compassionate guidance.

   Amitabha Buddha.

                                          A student of Buddhism with a destiny

Teacher Zhuge Changqing answered as follows.

   Amitabha Buddha.

   Very good dream.

   1. Your dream foretells that your food giving has redeemed many sentient beings.

   2. Those little stars are the sentient beings who have been transcended by you. They are of higher energy and have entered the Buddha realm directly. Floating to the northwest, they are auguring that they are flying to the Western Elysium in lotus flowers, swaying their bodies to tell you that they have become Buddhas and are going very well. They entrust you with a dream to thank you for it.

   Have firm faith and persevere, and you will be blessed.

                                 Zhuge Changqing

    How can I change my destiny?

    According to Zhuge Changqing, a good destiny = doing good deeds and accumulating virtue + striving hard.

    If you do this well your destiny will be rich and auspicious.

    Zhuge Changqing hopes that those who are fortunate will do more of the five in one: repent, give food, let live, chant and eat vegetarian food.

    If you do these things well, your future will be blessed by the heavenly officials, your wisdom will soar, and you will be happy and well.  

    Giving food is something that the Buddha himself said.

    The Buddha himself said that all members of the family, whether they are monks or not, can give food as long as they have good intentions.

    For those who are lucky enough to be able to do so, please refer to the following blog post by Zhuge Changqing.

    For those who are fortunate, please refer to Zhuge Changqing's food-giving rituals.

    Zhuge Changqing Food Giving Ritual: http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_49e5f6df0100pzeg.html

     Many people who are fortunate enough to follow Zhuge Changqing's food-giving rituals and do the "five in one" (repentance, food-giving, life release, chanting and vegetarianism) have received many inspirations.

     We have received a lot of inspirations. We do not do evil, but practice all good deeds. Be persistent and answer all your requests.

     I wish all those who are fortunate enough to be blessed with the blessings of the heavenly officials, a prosperous career and a lot of money!

     For more articles on food giving, life release and vegetarianism, please see Zhuge Changqing's article on life release culture.

    Do not do evil, practice good deeds, keep releasing life, and you will get what you ask for. As long as you keep releasing beings, giving food, chanting the Buddha's name and carefully returning the blessings, you will get a miraculous result in as fast as three days or as slow as three years. Here are the basics of Buddhist life release. Please take a good look at the following.

       1、Zhuge Changqing Food Giving Ritual: http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_49e5f6df0100pzeg.html

        2、Zhuge Changqing Food Giving Culture Album http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/articlelist_1239807711_1_1.html   

       3、Zhuge Changqing Release Ritual: http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_49e5f6df0100i4tz.html

       4、Zhuge Changqing Release Culture Album http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/articlelist_1239807711_9_1.html

      5、Zhuge Changqing Buddhist Culture Album http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/articlelist_1239807711_6_1.html 

      6、Zhuge Changqing Vegetarian Food Culture Album http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/articlelist_1239807711_12_1.html 

      7、Beginners should read the following books: "The Four Sutras of the Buddha", "The Sutra of the Three Worlds of Cause and Effect", "Shoukang Baojian", "Yuji Baojian", "The Book of the Induction of the Supreme Being", "Basic Knowledge of Buddhism" and "Introduction to Buddhism" by Venerable Sheng Yen.

       Food Giving Questions and Answers.

       I. What are the benefits and blessings of giving food? Twenty great benefits and twenty great blessings.

       One, one will not suffer from hunger, thirst, poverty, disease, or illness.

       Secondly, if a person eats or tastes something, if it is beautiful or not, it will be a good taste.

       Thirdly, when he enters the wilderness, he will not be harmed by insects, poisons, or herbs.

       Fourthly, he is a demon, a god, a rakshasa, a spirit, a ghost or a sprite, but he is seen as a Buddha.

       Fifth, all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, celestial immortals and dragons and gods protect him as if he were an eye.

       Sixthly, all epidemics and diseases, such as karma and demons, will not come near him.

       Seventhly, his life expectancy is increased, his sleep is peaceful, and his touch is auspicious.

       The eighth, when he is in the wilderness and has little water and grass, he is naturally comfortable.

       Ninth, he has a pleasant head, a lustrous skin and body, and no evil colour.

       Tenth, he has good friends, even bodhisattvas as companions.

    Repeatedly.

     One, he will always be born in the future to a kshatriya king.

     Two, he has the power of colour, longevity, happiness and eloquence.

     Third, he will always be born to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

     The fourth is a person who appears in the place where he or she is.

     Fifth, he is always served with respect by others.

     Sixth, all his treasures are untouchable.

     Seventhly, all his desires are fulfilled.

     Eight, he is not born with hunger or thrift.

     Nine, he is always born in heaven and enjoys great happiness.

     Tenth, he is always happy with dharma and is not hungry or thirsty. These are the twenty kinds of great blessings.

   (Zhuge Changqing: The benefits of giving food are incredible. However, the food must be given in accordance with the rituals, see the attached rituals)

    What are the benefits of giving food? There are ten benefits.

    1. To give great alms and to perform sandalwood buddhism.

    2. To recommend the karma and benefit the ghosts.

    3. Making good connections.

    4. Receiving the blessings of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and the spirits they recommend.

    5. Eliminate the evil spirits of the world.

    6. Eliminate one's own karma.

    7. To increase the fullness of good fortune.

    8. Extinguishing calamities and prolonging life

    9. To live in peace and happiness.

    10. Enhancement of one's karma.

    What is the basis for giving food? What do the Buddhist scriptures say about giving food?

    1. The Sutra on Giving Manna to Hungry Ghosts says, "Though one gives to an Arhat or a Prabhupāda, one's present reward is limited and limited, but one is rewarded with 500 kalpas of human and heavenly rewards. If you give a tithe of food to a hungry ghost, you will be blessed with bodhi, and bodhi is unlimited.

    2. The Sutra of the Flaming Mouth of Salvation says: "If a bhikkhu, bhikkhuni, ubhasai or ubhayi always gives food to a hungry ghost with this secret word and the name of the four Rudras, he or she will be blessed with immeasurable blessings. They will have a longer life span, increased colour power, and full of good roots.

    3. The Sutra on the Taste of Manna says, "If a person is seriously ill, or if he is ill with demons, he should give three vessels of porridge and seven incantations to the hungry demons in the wilderness. If you do this for two or seven days, you will be cured of your illness.

    4. The Sutra on the Taste of Manna says: "If you have heavy sins and obstacles that are difficult to overcome, incanting milk porridge every day and giving it to the hungry ghosts for seven days will eliminate all sins and obstacles.

    5. It is also said, "If a man who can inspire his husband can practise every day. If he gives food one day, all the hungry ghosts in the world will be fed. If he gives food for many days, all the hungry ghosts in the ten directions will be satisfied.

    6. The Sutra on the Rescue of the Flaming Mouth says, "There is no difference in the merit and virtue of making offerings to the Hundred and Thousand Kushas of the Buddha.

    7. In the Sutra of the Rescue of the Face, it is said, "Always practising pure conduct and having full attainment, one makes offerings to a hundred thousand kushanas of the Buddha's merits and virtues.

    8. "The Sutra on the Giving of the Hungry Ghosts": "These are the various kinds of offerings to all the Buddhas in the ten directions without distinction.

    9. The Sutra on the Taste of Manna: "Hungry ghosts in all ten directions rejoice in food and drink. At that time, the Buddhas of the ten buddhas praised the practitioner and conferred the bodhicitta on him. All the bodhisattvas rejoice in their love, and all the dragons and celestial beings offer incense and flowers, snuff bottles, and all kinds of music and tricks to the performer.

   10. The Sutra of the Flaming Mouth of Salvation says: "The bhikkhu, bhikkhuni, ubhasai, and ubhayi who recite this secret word have all the good roots. All non-humans, night forks, bodhisattvas and all evil spirits dare not harm them.

    11. The Sutra of the Saviour of the Face says: "The four sages who recite this dharani are brightly coloured and have a strong memory of their virtue. All non-humans, demons, etc. All the nightjars, rhodasas and hungry ghosts fear this person and cannot bear to see him.

    12. The Sutra on the Taste of Manna says: 'If one can hold this sutra in the next life, one will know that he has taken in twenty great gatherings of blessings and virtues.

    Zhuge Changqing: Sincere food giving is of great merit, and perseverance is the answer to every request.

  Zhuge Changqing wishes all those who have the good fortune to honour their parents, do good deeds, give food and donate sutras for printing, great fortune and good fortune.

  Zhuge Changqing suggests that beginners can do the following.

   Firstly, read the food-giving ritual (written version) a few times. Familiarise yourself with the basic concepts, the basic content of the alms-giving.

   We suggest that you, copy or print it out for easy understanding.

   Those who are lucky enough to have a mobile phone can read it on their phones.

    Food Giving Rituals: Zhuge Changqing's 15-step Food Giving Rituals (text)

   http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_49e5f6df0102uwzq.html

   Secondly, read the food-giving rituals (pictorial version) a few times. Familiarise yourself with the basic actions and elements of food giving.

   Giving Food Rituals: Zhuge Changqing's 15-step Giving Food Ritual (pictorial)

   http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_49e5f6df0102uxvu.html

   Thirdly, watch the food-giving ritual (video version) several times. Formally start giving food.

   Giving Food Ritual: Zhuge Changqing's 15-step Giving Food Ritual (video)

   http://new-play.tudou.com/v/581455831.html?

   Zhuge Changqing recommends that those who are lucky enough to be able to do so first watch the overall video a few times.

   Then focus on the "Part 3: Complete demonstration of Zhuge Changqing's 15-step food-giving ritual" and study it against it. Prepare to start giving the food.

   Zhuge Changqing teaches a quick way for those who wish to study the video on giving food ----

   Firstly, familiarise yourself with the video version of the almsgiving ritual.

   Secondly, focus on the third part of the almsgiving ritual video.

   Third, prepare your own cup, water and millet and place them on the table.

   Fourthly, play the "Part 3" food giving demonstration directly and simulate it yourself.

   Fifthly, after a few simulations, you will soon learn how to give food.

佛祖释迦牟尼佛说：施食，可以“超荐有缘，普利幽冥”。

----- 诸葛长青

诸葛长青老师好：

   阿弥陀佛 感谢老师的慈悲开示。

  还有弟子在施食的第二天做了一个梦。

   梦中有好多白黄色的长条形小星星很高兴的晃荡着（像很美的样子）向西北方的天空飘去，这是不是代表弟子已经超度的人去了极乐世界？

   感恩老师慈悲指点。

   阿弥陀佛。
                                          一位学佛有缘者

诸葛长青老师解答如下：

   阿弥陀佛。

   非常好的梦。
   1、你的梦预兆你的施食度化了许多有缘生灵。
   2、那些小星星就是被你超度的有缘者，他们能量比较高，直接进入佛界。飘向西北，预兆他们正乘坐莲花飞往去西方极乐世界，晃动身体告诉你，他们成佛去了，非常好。他们托梦给你，感谢你的。
   坚定信心持之以恒，必有福报。

                                 诸葛长青

    如何改变命运？

    诸葛长青认为，好命运=行善积德+努力奋斗。

    做好了这些你的命运就会富贵吉祥。

    诸葛长青老师希望有缘者，多做“忏悔、施食、放生、念诵、吃素”五合一。

    做好了这些，未来必然是天官赐福、智慧飞跃、幸福安康。  

    施食，是佛祖释迦牟尼佛亲自说的。

    佛祖亲自说，不论出家人、在家人，只要有善心都可以施食。

    施食，要符合仪轨，有缘者可以参考诸葛长青老师的博文：

    有缘者可以参考诸葛长青施食仪轨：

    诸葛长青施食仪轨： http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_49e5f6df0100pzeg.html

     很多有缘者根据诸葛长青老师的施食仪轨，认真做好“五合一”（忏悔、施食、放生、念诵、吃素），收到了很多感应。

     诸恶莫作，众善奉行。持之以恒、有求必应。

     祝福天下有缘者有求必应、天官赐福、事业腾飞、财源广进！

     更多关于施食、放生、素食文章，请看诸葛长青的放生文化专辑文章：
    诸恶莫作，众善奉行，持续放生，有求必应。只要持续放生、施食、念佛号并认真回向，快则三天、慢则三年必有神奇感应。以下是佛学放生基本知识。请初次放生、施食的朋友认真看看，尤其是放生必须回向，具体请看：
       1、诸葛长青施食仪轨：http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_49e5f6df0100pzeg.html

        2、诸葛长青施食文化专辑http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/articlelist_1239807711_1_1.html   

       3、诸葛长青放生仪轨：http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_49e5f6df0100i4tz.html

       4、诸葛长青放生文化专辑http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/articlelist_1239807711_9_1.html

      5、诸葛长青佛家文化专辑http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/articlelist_1239807711_6_1.html 
      6、诸葛长青素食文化专辑http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/articlelist_1239807711_12_1.html