Children, Wake Up!

The Shelter of Ignorance

Children who dwell within sturdy, comfortable houses often find it difficult to perceive the wind and rain raging outside. They cannot truly feel the plight of those who have nowhere to hide from the elements, nor can they comprehend the profound suffering of beings who are exposed to the harshness of the world. These beings harbour an earnest, desperate longing for even the simplest shelter to protect them from the storm. Similarly, those who are blessed with an abundance of food and clothing often struggle to empathise with the terror, anxiety, and utter helplessness of those fleeing from disaster. They cannot grasp the depth of the desperate plea for salvation that arises from the hearts of the suffering.

The Peril of Entitlement

When children are showered with excessive love and protection, they often forget the importance of gratitude and contentment. They may become wilful, temperamental, and obsessed with their own desires. In doing so, they unknowingly consume their own blessings and create various forms of negative karma. This path inevitably leads to the suffering of old age, illness, and the bitter fruits of the hells, making it exceedingly difficult for them to be saved. Although one may find it hard to control their impulses even when they know they are committing errors, one must remember the fundamental law of the universe:

• The causes created by this body and mind will inevitably lead to results that must be borne by this same body and mind.
• Whether the experience is one of suffering or happiness, it is a consequence that one must accept for oneself.

A Call to Awakening

Children, wake up! It is time to clearly recognise the reality of your own good fortune, the immense suffering of other beings, and the urgent need for both yourself and others to be saved. You must strive with courage to break through your delusions. Do not remain in a state of drowsiness or drift aimlessly into other spaces. During the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, how can you bear to let Practitioner Su carry the burden of this great work all alone? The ceremony is a time when countless spirits enter the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, all hoping to be saved and to have their wishes fulfilled.

The Magnificent Opportunity at Hsiang Kuang

Practitioner Su bestows this immeasurable merit upon the fourfold assembly of disciples, hoping that you will awaken soon. This merit is also shared with the karmic creditors, attached spirits, and demon crowds residing within your own bodies. The fact that you are able to enter the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre at this time is a testament to the great blessings you have cultivated over accumulated lifetimes. I hope that all the beings within you will cherish this precious moment. Through the power of Namo Amituofo and the Chao Du performed by Practitioner Su, there is a profound opportunity for these beings to be resolved, saved, and even to enter the Dharma-Nature Land for rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Seize the Moment

Children, wake up! Saving yourself is of the utmost importance. We are currently in a magnificent period at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre where the Buddha’s salvation is readily available. You must grasp this opportunity with all your heart. Namo Amituofo.