Ending the Days of Wandering

Teachings from Namo Amituofo, recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

The Long Journey Through the Six Realms

My dear children, you who have been drifting through the six realms of existence for countless lifetimes, you are like children who have lost their way. You wander far from home, living without a fixed place to rest, treating every temporary location as a home, yet never truly finding peace. Your bodies and spirits have never been able to settle, and you have endured the long, weary days of aimless wandering.

Your hearts are constantly buffeted by the winds of circumstance, shifting with every encounter and every karmic connection you make. At times, you are overwhelmed by sentimentality; at other times, you become cold and indifferent. Sometimes you speak your mind with reckless haste, and at other times, you cry out in the depths of agony. In this cycle of rebirth, you find that suffering far outweighs happiness.

The Loss of Your Original Nature

In the midst of this endless journey, you have forgotten the simple, radiant smile of your original nature. You have lost touch with that pure, kind, and carefree essence that is your true heritage. Everything you have experienced—the joys, the sorrows, the triumphs, and the failures—has left its mark upon you. I hope that you can now find the strength to let go of all these past experiences.

Life is like a dream, and the process of living is merely a sequence of fleeting visions. Whether they were beautiful dreams or nightmares, they have all served to cover your spirit and heart with layers of dark, karmic stains. These stains have obscured the light of your true nature, making it difficult for you to see the path back to your true home.

The Sanctuary of Hsiang Kuang

Now, Namo Amituofo truly abides at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. Practitioner Su is here, ready to welcome those who wish to enter the temple or return to the fold. It is my deepest hope that you will no longer endure these days of aimless wandering. Let your body, mind, and spirit be cleansed of the dark stains of past karma through the process of purification.

• Purification of the Six Roots: By cleansing your senses, you remove the obstacles that prevent you from seeing the truth.
• Regaining Your Original Nature: Once the dark stains are washed away, you will rediscover your original, simple, and kind smile.
• Returning Home: With your carefree and worry-free nature restored, you can finally return to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss in this very lifetime.

The Vow to Save All Beings

Once you have regained your true nature, you must cherish this precious human body. Use it wisely to join with Namo Amituofo, your teachers, and Practitioner Su. Together, we shall manifest the Buddha-heart and the Buddha-vow in this world, following the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.

Our mission is to rescue countless suffering beings from their pain, guiding them to leave suffering behind and enter the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. To help them realise their true nature and attain Buddhahood—this is the vow of Namo Amituofo at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. May you all find your way back to the light.

Namo Amituofo