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Question 32: SOME PRIESTS ADVOCATE EXORCISING GHOSTS WHEN HOMEOWNERS DISCOVER A SPIRIT IN THEIR HOUSE. IS THIS RIGHT OR WRONG?

Question 32: SOME PRIESTS ADVOCATE EXORCISING GHOSTS WHEN HOMEOWNERS DISCOVER A SPIRIT IN THEIR HOUSE. IS THIS RIGHT OR WRONG?

Answer: Spirits, like humans, can be categorized based on their merit: some have great merit, while others have little. Spirits with more merit have proper places to reside, while those with less merit wander in hunger and coldness. The temperament of spirits also varies; some are gentle, while others may be more aggressive. When spirits show signs of their presence, it does not necessarily mean they intend to harm. Sometimes, they might simply want to seek food from us or wish for prayers to help them escape suffering.

Unfortunately, many people misunderstand these signs and immediately call for exorcism to banish the spirits, which can offend and create animosity with them. Actually, we just need to offer them food and recite prayers or sutras, which can make them happy. Sometimes, they may even support us in our lives.

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In Pali, “JANNA” means purity, so it’s unclear which country he’s from. However, he seems to have studied the Nikaya scriptures.

Although he writes about Buddhism, he appears to desire unity with other religions to contribute to the cause of world peace. He attempts to demonstrate how differences can complement one another…

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