Encountering Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.
On the twenty-first of March, 2026, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provided these essential teachings during the .
The Resonance of the Buddha-name
The sound of the Buddha-name resonates continuously, arising from the very depths of your heart. With every repetition, this sacred sound shatters the thick layers of confusion that have long obscured your true nature. Every single syllable of Namo Amituofo acts as a bridge; when you chant with absolute sincerity, you are coming into perfect sync with the Buddha nature within you. This is not merely an ordinary task, yet it is found within the most ordinary moments of your daily life. If you are a practitioner who truly chants Namo Amituofo, you will eventually understand this profound taste. You will realise that all beings are one, and the artificial boundaries between you and others dissolve into the vastness of the .
A Rare Encounter in the Cycle of Rebirth
To encounter Namo Amituofo in this lifetime is a blessing that is difficult to encounter in millions of years. The Buddha looks upon all beings with infinite , witnessing our endless suffering and using his great heart of mercy to resolve our deepest difficulties. We have been trapped in the cycle of rebirth for countless aeons, with our spinning incessantly like a wheel that never stops. It is only when you finally encounter Namo Amituofo that you will see a true ray of hope. By chanting Namo Amituofo continuously without interruption, you develop the necessary meditative concentration. This is the mark of successful practice, and it is the presence of Namo Amituofo himself manifesting through your devotion.
Transforming Karma Through Meditative Concentration
When you can transform your state of mind, you have hope. When your heart transforms, your actions will also transform, and you will finally have the opportunity to transform your karma. Often, karma manifests in this physical body, and your reside within this . Demons may disturb you at any moment, entering your body to unsettle your spirit. If your meditative concentration is not manifest, and if you do not clearly understand the truth of these phenomena, your Body-Mind-Spirit will find no peace. You may pass lifetime after lifetime in this state, but when will you truly find peace? Chanting Namo Amituofo allows you to attain meditative concentration, and through this, the truth will naturally become clear. This is a reality, and it is waiting for all of you to verify it through your own practice.
Walking the Path to the
You must walk firmly upon the path that leads to the Western Pure Land and eventually enter that sacred realm. Do not turn back, and do not allow yourself to fall once more into the thick mists of confusion. Hold fast to your practice, keep your vows, and remain steadfast in your devotion to Namo Amituofo. By doing so, you ensure that your journey leads directly to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, where you will be free from suffering forever.
Namo Amituofo
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