Adjusting Your Physical Constitution Through the Power of Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
The Living Nature of Our Cells
Every cell within your body possesses its own unique life force. While these cells are alive, they are not static; they constantly adapt and change in response to the environment of . As a practitioner, you must realise that your physical state is not fixed, but is instead a reflection of the energy you cultivate within yourself. When you understand this, you can begin to consciously influence the very building blocks of your existence.
The Influence of Energy on Our Well-being
The condition of your cells is determined by the energy that surrounds them. Consider the two paths your cells may take based on the environment you provide:
- When you are surrounded by positive energy: Your cells absorb this vitality, allowing them to function at their peak. They become vibrant, healthy, and full of life.
- When you are surrounded by negative energy: Your cells absorb this toxicity, which causes them to become dysfunctional. This leads to the deterioration of your health, the onset of illness, and the premature signs of ageing.
Because of this, it is vital that you remain mindful of the environment you create, both internally through your thoughts and externally through your surroundings.
Expanding Your Mind-Capacity
How can you ensure your cells remain healthy and resilient? The answer lies in the expansion of your mind-capacity. When you broaden your heart to encompass all beings with , you change the nature of your cells. They become cells of positive energy, possessing a natural power of inclusion. By learning to contain and embrace rather than resist or attack, your cells develop a profound level of resistance against harm. This is the true strength of a body that is aligned with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.
The Transformative Power of the Buddha-Name
There is a supreme method to elevate your cells beyond the ordinary. When your cells are exposed to the sound of the Buddha-name, and when you diligently chant Namo Amituofo, you invite the Buddha's into your very being. Through this sacred connection, your cells receive the positive energy inherent in the Buddha-name. They are transformed into cells that are:
- Inclusive: Capable of embracing all things without conflict.
- Positive: Radiating the light of goodness and harmony.
- Kind: Reflecting the gentle nature of the Buddha.
- Awakened: Possessing the seed of Buddha-nature.
When your cells exist in this elevated state, your entire physical constitution naturally shifts toward a state of profound health and balance.
Spiritual Quality and the Path to
You must also recognise that your cells possess their own spiritual quality. If you can maintain a steady practice of chanting, you will stabilise your spirit and enhance this quality. By keeping your cells in a state of peace and meditative concentration, you protect your body from the rapid onset of ageing, the suffering of illness, and the fear of death. Adjusting your cells and refining your physical constitution in this way is a skillful means to assist your practice. It clears the path for you to make steady progress toward Awakening. May you cherish this wisdom and apply it to your daily life, ensuring that every cell in your body resonates with the name of Namo Amituofo.
Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.
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