A Mother's Heartfelt Plea for Rebirth

My dear son, your mother knows of your filial piety. I have always seen your wisdom and your gentle, obedient nature. Every decision you have made in your life has been carefully considered and planned, and I have always supported and trusted in your path. However, this time, I fear you may not fully believe the words I am speaking to you now. Although I no longer possess a physical body, I am still here. I am still able to speak, and I long to speak to you, my dear child. I hope that you will come to see your old mother. There are so many things I did not have the chance to say to you while I was alive.

The Clarity of the Pure Land

It was only after I arrived at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre that I truly became clear and awakened. I wish for you to grow—not just in your worldly duties, but to grow on the path toward the Western Pure Land. I am waiting for you, Venerable Ding Hong. If you cannot bring yourself to believe these words from your mother, then I ask you to consider me as a devotee who is earnestly seeking an audience with you. Venerable Ding Hong, please show your compassion. Although I am now but a spirit, I still have the capacity to speak.

A Final Request for Deliverance

If I can only meet with you once, I will be able to attain rebirth in the Western Pure Land. I beseech you, in your great compassion, to arrange a time for us to meet at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. My request is simple, yet it carries the weight of my future existence:

• I seek to meet you to resolve the lingering attachments of my past life.
• I wish to receive your guidance so that I may fully commit to the path of the Western Pure Land.
• I hope to find the peace that comes with true Awakening and the promise of Namo Amituofo.

Please, I ask you to look upon this request with the kindness of a practitioner. My time in this state is precious, and the opportunity to be guided toward the Western Pure Land is the greatest gift I could ever receive. I wait for your response with a hopeful heart, trusting in the power of the Dharma and the compassion of Namo Amituofo.

Namo Amituofo.