Aligning Hearts and Righteous Power: An Interview with Great Master Lianchi

The Lament of the Dharma-ending Age

I feel a deep sense of sorrow and a profound sigh escapes me. Beings in this Dharma-ending age are trapped in the thick mud of worldly defilements. They are mired in layers of filth and turbidity, so dense that they can no longer see the pure, luminous nature of their own hearts. I reach out my hand to pull these beings from the mud, yet they are so accustomed to the mire that they are unwilling to leave. I sigh for the endless suffering of these beings, for they do not know how to seek liberation from the very pain that consumes them.

I observe Practitioner Su working diligently every single day to spread the Dharma. The lectures never cease, and every word spoken pierces through the illusory and deluded appearances of this world, revealing the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way. It is my sincere hope that beings can recognise these false and fleeting pleasures for what they are, seek true liberation, cast off the heavy burden of karmic suffering, and attain rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

However, people in this world are often ignorant. They frequently use their own limited perceptions to distort the Buddha's intent. With narrow minds filled with suspicion and calculation, they fail to truly believe the words of the Buddha. Instead, they interpret the teachings through their own delusions and draw premature conclusions. In doing so, they extinguish the magnificent causal conditions that would have allowed them to attain liberation. They continue to drift in the ocean of karma, falling into the three evil realms, where suffering manifests in endless forms.

The Unwavering Path of Practitioner Su

Practitioner Su clearly perceives the decline of this world. Even when facing slander, defamation, and the spread of untruths, Practitioner Su remains steadfast and resilient. The vow to rescue all beings from suffering is absolute. Despite the harshness of the environment, Practitioner Su remains courageous in the pursuit of the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, never allowing time, circumstances, or the opinions of others to cause a deviation from the path. The heart remains anchored in correct faith, and the actions are always in accordance with the Right Way.

There is no room for negative thoughts; the work of the Dharma continues without pause. With the mission of saving beings as the primary focus, Practitioner Su has reached the current level of achievement, realising the Dharma Body. This Dharma Body now works to save all spirits, reaching across the entire universe and the vastness of space. There is not a single being that is left unaddressed.

A Magnificent Miracle of Rain

In recent days, the great achievement of praying for rain has left me filled with admiration. Years ago, when I led a group in chanting Namo Amituofo to pray for rain, I held a wooden fish and focused my mind entirely on the Buddha. I felt the suffering of the beings who lacked water, and the celestial deities were moved to bring forth a great downpour. The villagers witnessed what they believed to be a miracle, and as a result, they all began to believe in the Buddha and chant Namo Amituofo, which resolved the disasters and plagues.

Today, Practitioner Su has performed a similar act of praying for rain, yet the difference is profound. Practitioner Su prays using the power of the Dharma Body. Those participating in this prayer are not merely one or two individuals; they include Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, ancestral masters, immeasurable and boundless cosmic Bodhisattvas, new disciples of the Buddha, and Dharma protectors. This scene is truly magnificent and rare, something never seen from ancient times until now.

I am deeply impressed by the great wisdom of Practitioner Su. The prayers were answered, and the rain fell upon the earth. All beings were filled with joy, and as they continued to chant Namo Amituofo without interruption, the earth was revitalised. The grass and trees began to sprout, and the land became lush and vibrant, filled with new life.

The Necessity of the Human Vessel

Practitioner Su's heart for the sake of all beings is sincere and earnest. This heart is fused as one with the heavens, the earth, and the entire universe. The capacity of this heart is boundless, the body is pure and unstained, and there is constant awareness. Because there is no trace of selfishness, the Dharma Body can operate freely, helping beings resolve their illnesses and suffering, and truly engaging in the work of saving the world.

The power of Practitioner Su alone is enough to command the winds and the rain, but if the power of the masses is added, the strength becomes truly immeasurable. If the Faith, Vows, and Practice of those in the human world can be truly and sincerely enacted, this power will be beyond calculation. It will surely be able to rescue all beings from their suffering and transform the state of this Dharma-ending age.

At this moment, the ancestral masters, the immeasurable and boundless cosmic Bodhisattvas, the new disciples, the Dharma protectors, and the venerable ones are all standing by, awaiting the command of Practitioner Su to carry out the work of saving the world at any time. Without the Dharma Body of Practitioner Su, we would be unable to perform this work of salvation. This is because the space required for such intervention cannot be opened otherwise. Even if one were to cultivate diligently in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss and attain a pure spirit, one would still be unable to use that spirit body to change the inferior, diseased, and declining state of this world, let alone address disasters, turmoil, and other chaotic phenomena.

It requires the power of the human world to open the way. Only the vow-power of the human world can assist the heavens, the earth, and the spirits, and only the power of the human world can effectively channel the strength of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. By borrowing the compassionate power of the Buddhas, we can collectively resolve the karmic sins of all beings. However, this also requires the human body to endure physical suffering, expend energy, and even take on the suffering of others. Practitioner Su possesses great power and fearlessness. Whether facing a raging fire or a rising flood, Practitioner Su steps forward, the heart remaining forever in a state of deep meditative concentration, with absolute boldness.

A Call for Collective Awakening

I speak these words today in the hope that people will align their hearts and walk this path together. The Dharma-ending age can truly be transformed, but it requires the collective power of all to have true Faith, true Vows, and true Practice. Always keep goodness in mind, chant Namo Amituofo, and remain mindful of the suffering of all beings. Give rise to Bodhicitta and make the vow to resolve the suffering of all. The power of the Buddha will surely provide support and increase your strength, protecting the right practice of all beings.

Recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Shi Fajing.