Who can't worship Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva? What are the merits of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?

Worshipping Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is a folk custom in China, especially the elderly, who often worship Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva respectfully and sincerely. However, not everyone can worship Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. So who cannot worship Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva? What are the merits of worshipping Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?

Who can't worship Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?

1. Those who do all kinds of bad things

Generally speaking, as long as one is respectful and sincere, and dresses neatly, anyone can burn incense and worship Buddha without any taboos. However, the ancients said: "If the mistakes can be corrected, they will be forgiven; if they are covered up, they will increase the guilt." If a person has done all kinds of bad things and does not repent, worshipping Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva will not only be ineffective, but he will also suffer more severe retribution.

2. Those who are not filial to their parents

Those who are unfilial to their parents cannot worship Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, because Chinese virtue is that filial piety comes first. Even ancient emperors had to kneel down when they saw their parents, not to mention that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is a very filial Bodhisattva who went to hell five times to save his mother. Therefore, when it comes to worshiping Buddha, one must first worship one's parents. If a person who does not know filial piety goes to a temple to worship Buddha, Buddha will not only laugh at him but also punish him as soon as possible.

3. Unkind and unjust people

Being a good person is something that parents and teachers will emphasize, and it is also the foundation of being a human being. If a person is dishonest, has no morals, and only knows how to cheat and deceive, such a person cannot worship Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. Because those who are unkind and unjust worship Buddha must have something to hide. No matter how many incense sticks they burn, they will receive retribution from Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

What are the merits of worshipping Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?

If sentient beings in the future and present can burn incense, make offerings, look at and praise the place where they live, the benefits of this place are also mentioned in the scriptures. They can obtain ten kinds of benefits:

One: fertile land.

Second: The family will be forever safe.

Third: Those who die first will go to heaven.

Fourth: Prolonging one’s lifespan.

Fifth: What you ask for will be fulfilled.

Sixth: Fire without water.

Seventh: Eliminate waste.

Eighth: Eliminate nightmares.

Ninth: Divine protection when entering and leaving.

Tenth: Encounter holy causes more often.