Dharma Joy and the Return to Our True Home
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Recorded during the Thrice Yearning Ceremony on 28 April 2019
The world is perpetually filled with endless suffering. How many lonely spirits are there, wandering in the darkness, waiting for someone to save them? They are trapped within different spaces, unaware of the truth of their existence. They have not yet encountered the Buddha, and such an encounter is rare indeed. It is a profound tragedy to be lost in the cycle of rebirth without a guide to show the way.
The Plight of the Wandering Spirit
You are incredibly fortunate, for your affinity has matured in this lifetime. You have the rare opportunity to study the teachings, listen to the sutras, and hear the Great Dharma. When you invite the turning of the Dharma wheel, you are actively helping these suffering beings leave suffering behind. Do not let a single moment pass in vain; every second is a precious opportunity to cultivate virtue and wisdom.
The Preciousness of Dharma Affinity
Life passes in the blink of an eye, as fleeting as a dream. You must seize the present moment and ensure that no obstacles hinder your spiritual progress. When your heart is filled with Dharma , you will smile from within, knowing that you are on the right path. You will eventually realise that emptiness is the natural state of all things, and that the world we perceive is but a reflection of our own mind.
The Eternal Return to the Source
You and I are one. Our true self has never been separated from us, even if we have forgotten it through countless lifetimes of confusion. Finding peace and coolness is not a difficult task once you understand that these illusory appearances have never truly existed. The Buddha nature within you is Namo Amituofo. The of Ultimate Bliss is, in truth, your own home. Return to it with a sincere heart.
Recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe.
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