At the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre, the has been established through the profound vow-power of Practitioner Su and the compassionate assistance of . When Practitioner Su delivers talks, the sound of the Dharma permeates every corner of this sacred space, reaching directly into the hearts of all beings present. The Dharma Body of Asvaghosa also pervades every part of this Dharma-Nature Land. Whenever a ripple of thought arises in the mind of any being, Bodhisattva Asvaghosa perceives it instantly. He immediately manifests his Dharma Body at that very location to provide the necessary teachings to that being.
Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, the ancestral masters, and those who have realised their true nature possess no sense of self. Their only purpose is to help all beings leave suffering behind and find happiness. Because the minds of beings are diverse—originating from different dimensions and carrying different levels of and unique problems—it is essential to manifest various appearances and perform different methods of teaching. Only by aligning these manifestations with the specific nature of each being can one achieve the desired effect of transformation and spiritual .
Skillful Means for Every Being
There are many ways to teach the Dharma. Because of the varying degrees of Dharma affinity, the methods must be flexible. Sometimes, it is the traditional setting of a teacher on a platform and students listening below. At other times, it involves modern methods such as watching recorded lectures on a screen, using a Buddha-recitation machine, or distributing Dharma treasures like CDs and printed books. Within the Dharma-Nature Land, however, the teachings of Bodhisattva Asvaghosa have no fixed form. They manifest according to conditions, according to the moment, and according to the needs of the beings present.
When dealing with beings from the human realm, he manifests in a form that resonates with their human experience. In a mere instant, or even less, he perceives what the being trusts and immediately adopts that appearance. He tailors his approach based on the being's inherent capacity and the specific problems they currently face, ensuring that the teaching is accepted with faith. If the being is a celestial being, he may manifest as a Buddha, a Bodhisattva, or an ancestral master to command the necessary respect and attention. If the being is an ordinary person, he instantly discerns their struggles and appears as a teacher, an elder, or a monastic, allowing the individual to feel at ease and receptive to the guidance.
Even for those who originate from extraterrestrial systems, whose appearances and languages differ from our own, Bodhisattva Asvaghosa manifests in a form and communicates through a mental frequency that they can see, understand, and accept. All of this occurs naturally, as a spontaneous manifestation of the Truth. Once the being accepts the form he has taken, he can communicate the Dharma using the language or mental resonance that they understand best.
The Art of Guiding the Mind
Sometimes the teaching is one-on-one; at other times, it is one-to-many. When Bodhisattva Asvaghosa teaches, beings who share similar experiences or who are ready to enter the path can hear the Dharma simultaneously. Furthermore, when necessary, he manifests scenes related to the teaching, allowing the listeners to understand the profound meaning of the Dharma more clearly, thereby achieving the goal of education.
Beings come and go within the Dharma-Nature Land with incredible speed. Many are reborn in the Western Pure Land, while many others arrive to take their place. Yet, this constant movement does not affect the teaching work of Bodhisattva Asvaghosa. Every Dharma Body is an emanation of his essence. Regardless of how many beings are present, he can appear before each one simultaneously to provide the specific teaching they require. This is the magnificent advantage of the Dharma Body.
The most important aspect of teaching is to enter the heart of the other person. Only then can one truly observe their capacity and guide them effectively. By knowing which realm a being came from in this life and what their strengths are, one can explain the Dharma in a way that they understand, while deepening their existing talents. This allows the being to feel convinced and enables them to utilise their potential to make the fastest and most effective changes.
Purification and the Path to the West
There are no animals, hungry ghosts, or hell-beings within the Dharma-Nature Land. Even if a being arrives from the Three Evil Realms, once they enter this space, they are souls purified by the Buddha-light and the power of the Buddha. Their external appearance of suffering is removed, and the wounds in their hearts are soothed. The teachings provided by Bodhisattva Asvaghosa focus on helping beings understand the suffering and illusory nature of the six realms of rebirth, as well as the magnificent dignity of Namo Amituofo and the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This inspires them to leave suffering behind and make a vow to be reborn in the West. During the Dharma assemblies or morning deliverance sessions led by Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su, these beings, having made their vows, find their lotus-locks unlocked and join the assembly in chanting the Buddha's name to be reborn in the West.
The number of beings entering and leaving the Dharma-Nature Land is immeasurable and boundless. Some arrive in a state of confusion, especially those from the animal realm or the hells. Others, having suffered greatly in the human world, realise after hearing the Dharma that their past was merely the result of and the cycle of rebirth; they then choose not to re-enter the six realms, preferring to stay in the Dharma-Nature Land or wait for to the West. Many monastics and followers of various deities, upon hearing the Dharma, express heartfelt praise for the Pure Land and Namo Amituofo, subsequently making the vow to be reborn in the West.
There are also many ordinary people who have passed away due to the sufferings of birth, aging, sickness, and death. Having never chanted the Buddha's name while alive, they are brought into the Dharma-Nature Land through the Chao Du of their living relatives, or because they were or attached spirits. After listening to the sutras and hearing the Dharma, they develop a heart of renunciation and are reborn in the West. Others simply follow the guidance with a compliant attitude, leaving suffering behind to find rebirth.
A Rare Opportunity in Millions of Years
Regardless of the process or the specific causal conditions, the result of entering the Western Dharma-Nature Land is always rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This is truly an opportunity that is difficult to encounter even in millions of years. It is a testament to the fact that these beings have accumulated sufficient good roots, , and virtues, and that their Dharma affinity with the Pure Land has fully matured. It is a manifestation of the great of Namo Amituofo and the realisation of the vow-power of Practitioner Su, who pities the suffering of beings and seeks to save the world. It is a supreme method of skillful means to save all beings.
The students of Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre are fortunate to be gathered here. You should strive for self-realisation, using the process of Awakening to save yourself and others. May everyone enjoy health of body, mind, and spirit, and may you assist all beings in being reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, or even achieving rebirth with ease. The skill of Practitioner Su's awakened Dharma Body is something that all students of Hsiang Kuang have an equal opportunity to learn. Please cherish this limited life, do your utmost, and engage in the endless work of saving beings and guiding them to the West.
This interview was recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe.
