Breaking Through Again and Again

The Necessity of Constant Breakthroughs

If you wish to make genuine progress in your practice, you must be prepared to break through your limitations again and again. This path requires you to be active and persistent, ensuring that your vow remains steadfast and never retreats. You must possess the iron-willed determination and courage to overcome the various obstacles that inevitably arise during the process of purification. Practice is not a static destination; it is a dynamic journey of constant refinement.

A Path of Liberation for All Beings

In the dark and turbulent realms, there are many beings—often referred to as demon crowds—who still possess a heart that yearns for Goodness. Through the boundless compassion of Namo Amituofo and the dedicated work of Practitioner Su, a path of surrender has been opened for them. This is a path that leads away from the Demon Realm and toward the Western Land of Dharma Nature. At the designated time for surrender, these beings are given the opportunity to enter the Western Land of Dharma Nature, thereby leaving the cycle of suffering behind forever.

We have witnessed a profound transformation in these beings. From a state of initial resistance and refusal to surrender, they have moved toward a willingness to actively seek this path. This shift is a testament to the power of the Chao Du performed by Practitioner Su, representing a breakthrough for both the practitioner and the spirits themselves. It is a beautiful example of how compassion can bridge the gap between worlds.

Expanding the Mind and Compassion

With every breakthrough achieved, your mind-capacity, your perspective, your compassion, and your Wisdom will expand significantly. You must learn to grasp the present moment firmly. Do not let your practice become clouded by the dust of worldly attachments. Do not allow the fire of anger to arise, for it will only cause your progress to retreat. Instead, you must learn to act and speak for the benefit of all beings, rather than for your own personal gain.

Removing the Ego and Purifying the Heart

To truly achieve purification, you must remove the "self"—the personal ego and selfishness—completely. The more you can let go of this ego, the more your spirit will be elevated. Changing your personality traits and habits is a process where the purification of the body and the purification of the heart must proceed hand in hand. If you can focus on breaking through even in the most subtle aspects of your daily life, you will find that your vision becomes clearer and your understanding of the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way deepens.

The Moment of Awakening

When your awareness is heightened, you will be able to detect the slightest deviation from the Right Way. In those moments, you must immediately use your awareness to turn back toward the Right Way. Continue this process until not even a single trace of impurity remains within you. When you reach that state of absolute purity, it is like the sound of rain falling on banana leaves—a moment of sudden, profound Awakening. Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

Namo Amituofo