Advance with Swift Steps: A Teaching on Urgency
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
The Heart of the Wise
Those who possess a heart of and mercy, those who are truly wise and possess a heart of wisdom, understand the profound nature of our existence. They clearly perceive the suffering of all beings, who are trapped within the endless cycle of rebirth and burdened by the heavy weight of karmic debt. This understanding is not merely intellectual; it is a deep, resonant awareness that drives the practitioner to seek a way out of this cycle of suffering.
The Preciousness of the Human Path
These wise individuals recognise the magnificent opportunity afforded by the human world. They know that a human body is exceedingly difficult to obtain, and they understand that realising one's true self and reaching the state of awakened being is not an easy task. Because they value this rare human life, they do not squander their time on trivial pursuits. Instead, they focus their energy on the essential work of purifying the mind and uncovering their true self.
The Unprecedented Presence of Namo Amituofo
They understand the preciousness of the Universal Buddha, the of Namo Amituofo. Most importantly, they know that Namo Amituofo is residing here in the human world at the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre. This is something never heard of before in history, yet now, they know it to be the absolute truth. They recognise the rarity of Practitioner Su appearing in this world to guide us, and they know that gathering together at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre is the result of cultivation over countless aeons.
A Call to Swift Action
Those who possess this knowledge understand that every second is precious and must not be wasted. Therefore, they advance with swift steps, striving to save themselves and reach the state of awakened being as soon as possible. They join with the Body of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su in the work of , saving the world, relieving suffering, and guiding all beings to rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Let us all take this teaching to heart and move forward with unwavering dedication.
Namo Amituofo
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