Bidding Farewell to the Past, Living in the Present
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
The Weight of Our Choices
My dear children, it is time for you to bid farewell to the past and truly live in the present moment. All the causes you have sown and the fruits you are now reaping are yours alone. No matter what you say or how you act, everything originates from within your own heart. You are the architect of your own destiny, and you must be the one to bear the consequences of your actions. However, through diligent practice, you have the power to transform . You must resolve to stop creating karma from this moment forward.
The Power of the Present Moment
Do not look back. The past no longer exists; it is a phantom of memory. What is truly precious is the present moment. The past was merely a collection of past moments. Regardless of what that past contained, the present moment you are experiencing right now is of the utmost importance. Release your worries, your attachments, and your anxieties. Do not allow yourself to be entangled by the shadows of yesterday. Instead, let every moment you live be grounded, powerful, and filled with noble vows. Lay down the burdens of the past. When you do this, you will find that you can breathe freely in every moment.
Liberation Through Repentance and Chanting
Repent for the karmic debts you have accumulated over countless lifetimes. Through diligent practice, you can dissolve karma and reduce your transgressions in each passing moment. Keep the Buddha-name in your heart 24/7. Let every moment of your life be lived within the continuous, soothing resonance of chanting Namo Amituofo. By doing so, you will transcend the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, death. You will purify your body, mind, and spirit, and through the power of chanting, you will secure your rebirth in the .
Returning to the True Self
The time for living carelessly has passed. From now on, let every moment be lived in a state of gratitude, , Wisdom, mind-capacity, and tolerance. Practise with diligence. By cultivating selflessness, stillness of mind, and the realisation of , you will rediscover your true self. You will then truly be a child of Namo Amituofo, following the Buddha to save the world and rescue all suffering beings, moving freely between this world and the Western Pure Land.
Namo Amituofo
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