Question: My child is five years old, has autism, has low intelligence, cannot communicate with others, and cannot go to school. I chanted the Buddha's name, recited the Ksitigarbha Sutra, recited the Great Compassion Mantra, and participated in the Seven Buddhas, but the effect was minimal. I'm in pain now, what should I do?
Answer: If a family has a child with autism, the anxiety is understandable. But you must know that this child is the result of your own karma and the manifestation of the karma seeds in your heart. To make your child better, you must first transform the karma seeds in your mind by chanting sutras, chanting Buddha's name, and doing various meritorious deeds. When your character is transformed, your children will be transformed as well.
Therefore, you should recite the Buddha's name with a feeling of shame and repentance. If your child is mentally retarded, you should print scriptures, spread the Dharma, and help others improve their wisdom. Children do not communicate with others and are closed-minded. You need to broaden your mind, be tolerant of everything, and care for those who are mentally retarded and poor. Although the child has autism, his Buddha nature has not diminished at all, and he possesses all wisdom in his heart. It is necessary to skillfully and conveniently guide children to worship and chant Buddha, let them appreciate the melodious and pure Buddhist music, and try to let them learn some painting and calligraphy. You must accept this child calmly, thank him, and use him as a blessing for your cultivation. When you look at this matter with wisdom, you will find that the negative things in life are exactly the good opportunities that urge us to practice Taoism. You should be grateful for this opportunity, seize this opportunity, and finally recite the Buddha's name to seek rebirth in the Pure Land, transcend the sea of ??suffering, and achieve Buddha nature.