Question asked by Calvin
Dear Tsem Rinpoche, I have two sons, one was 4 y/o and another one was 5 y/o, both of them are having light autism. Their progress in learning are slow and not meet normal children standard. May I know what are the point of view from Buddism regarding kid's autism problem. How do I help them in dharma practice? Deepest appreciation to Rinpoche and blog team to set an platform to help all the samsara sufferer.
Dear Calvin,
There are many causes for one result. So it would be too extensive to name many causes for the autism, but simply the cause resembles the results and vice versa always.
It would be very good to:
1. Set up a large picture/thangka/poster of Manjushri.
2. Simple bowls of water offerings in front. (no candles)
3. Sit them down daily and have them visualize Manjushri’s form for 5 mins or more. Help them to focus and develop concentration. This is good for all kids and adults too.
4. Have them see different parts of Manjushri’s form clearly and perfectly and be able to hold the visualizations clearly also.
5. After the meditation, recite OM AH RA BAZA NADEE for 1-3 malas.
This would be a good exercise.
Good luck.
I wish the best. TR