What is the most effective way to pray to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva? What should we pay attention to when worshipping Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is one of the four great Bodhisattvas in Chinese Buddhism. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva has great compassion and always protects all living beings. Nowadays, people usually worship Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva when they go to temples. So what is the most effective prayer for Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva? What should we pay attention to when worshipping Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?

What is the most effective prayer for Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?

You can ask for anything from Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, because the title of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is "great wish", and he is specialized in "wish", so you can ask for anything.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva once made a vow: "I will not attain Bodhi until all sentient beings are saved; I will not become a Buddha until hell is empty." In addition, he also vowed to be filial to his parents and respect his teachers. The "Ksitigarbha Sutra" is the "Filial Piety Sutra" of Buddhism. His vows are particularly deep and broad, so that all sentient beings can obtain happiness. The reason why Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is so revered by Buddhists is because he made great vows, provided many conveniences, and would rather not become a Buddha himself than not save all sentient beings. Now, it is Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva who shoulders the heavy responsibility of educating all sentient beings. By chanting the name, reciting the scriptures, and making offerings to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, you can get everything you wish for and gain various great benefits.

What should we pay attention to when worshipping Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?

1. Keep your body and mind clean

Before worshipping Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, you must keep your body and mind clean, for example: wash your hands and rinse your mouth before offering incense; if you eat foods with strong odors such as green onions, garlic, tobacco, alcohol, etc. and then worship the Buddha directly, it is inevitably disrespectful.

2. The wish is clear

When making a wish, you should clearly state your wish to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. There is no need to speak in classical Chinese that even you cannot understand. Be clear and to the point, without any hesitation. Only in this way can you communicate with the Bodhisattva and the guardian deity.

3. Sincerely

When worshipping Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, one must bow, look at, and pray to him with utmost sincerity. At least one must pass this test on his own. If one feels careless about it, then it is not called sincerity.