In the vast, flowing river of spiritual life and the passage of time, there is no discernible beginning, nor is there an end. Within this existence that is without beginning or end, we have traversed countless cycles of birth and death from the very dawn of time until this present moment. We have wandered through the six realms of rebirth in the worldly realm, experiencing the varied states of existence:
The Celestial Realm, where life is long but still subject to change.
The Asura Realm, marked by conflict and pride.
The Human Realm, our current dwelling place.
The Hungry Ghost Realm, defined by insatiable craving.
The Animal Realm, governed by ignorance and instinct.
The Hells, where suffering is most intense.
We have lived in this world and in distant corners of the universe, and we have even existed as beings from other planets. Throughout these countless cycles of birth and death, we have endured immeasurable suffering and hardship.
The Accumulation of Causes and Conditions
Every instance of birth is the result of the accumulation of countless Causal Conditions. It is only when these conditions mature that the fruit of birth manifests. Within each life, we exhaust an incalculable amount of both Goodness and negative energy. We experience the constant arising and ceasing of phenomena, and when the fruit of death finally manifests, that life concludes, and we are propelled into the next phase of our existence.
How we spend our time between birth and death profoundly influences where we will go in our next life. The quality of our existence is determined by the choices we make and the seeds we plant within our .
The Precious Opportunity of the Human Realm
Among the six realms of rebirth, the human realm is the most magnificent. This is because we possess a human body, which provides us with the unique and precious opportunity to engage in True Cultivation. It is through this human form that we can seek to find our true self and attain Buddhahood. If we were in other realms, we would lack the necessary conditions to transform our or to rediscover our original nature. This is the true significance and the special nature of the human realm.
The Sanctuary of
Today, the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre in Goombungee, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, stands as a place where Namo Amituofo truly abides. For the practitioners who gather here, this is a rare blessing. You are able to receive the compassionate power and support of Namo Amituofo directly, which grants you the extraordinary opportunity to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss and to realise one's true nature and attain Buddhahood. This is what makes this centre so uniquely magnificent.
A Call to Diligent Practice
Students of Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre must cherish this opportunity to realise one's true nature and attain Buddhahood. You must engage in diligent practice and apply yourselves with sincerity. Treasure every minute and every second; keep the Buddha-name in your mind at all times, never letting a single moment pass in vain. By doing so, you will eventually be able to end these countless cycles of birth and death. You will be able to enter the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, which is the true destination where one attains Buddhahood. This is the path to returning to your true home in the West, where you shall be reunited with our compassionate Father.
Namo Amituofo
Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable Fa Hui
