Entering the Pure Path: Do Not Return to Impurity

My children, the journey from a state of impurity to one of purity is a challenging climb. Conversely, the path from purity back into the mire of impurity is dangerously easy. You must be extremely cautious and vigilant in your daily life.

The Fragility of Our Spiritual Journey

In this brief and fleeting life, we oscillate between the states of impurity and purity. We strive for purification, and then more purification, seeking the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, and attempting to find our way back to our true self. How many lives have been spent in a cycle of trying, accepting, and changing, only to find ourselves back at the starting point, forced to begin all over again? How many chances does a life truly have to start anew? Many lives end midway, either because the practitioner retreats from the path or because time simply runs out before they can continue their progress.

Overcoming the Wounds of the Past

Therefore, throughout this process, even if you discover that you are covered in the filth of past karmic wounds and scars, do not despair. As long as you, my child, are willing to continue moving forward, you can still reclaim your true self. Do not let your mind be scattered by endless delusions and messy thoughts, for these obstacles make it difficult to enter the state of purity.

The Path to Lasting Purity

Within the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, you have the perfect environment to engage in diligent practice. You must focus your efforts on the following:

• Prostrations: Bowing to the Buddha to humble the ego.
• Chanting Buddha's name: Keeping the name of Namo Amituofo in your heart.
• Reciting the Sutras: To align your mind with the wisdom of the Buddhas.
• Listen to sutras and hear the Dharma: To deepen your understanding of the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.
• Resolve the conflict: Addressing the grievances of those you have harmed.
• Invite spirits: To offer them the chance to hear the Dharma.
• Chao Du: Performing spiritual deliverance to help beings leave suffering behind.

You must chant Namo Amituofo all the way, focusing on purification, and then more purification. Once you have attained a state of purity, do not allow yourself to become stained again. Walk straight ahead, without hesitation, until you reach the goal of Awakening.

Awakening at Hsiang Kuang

At the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, Awakening is a goal that can truly be achieved. As long as you can keep your heart steady and refuse to be swayed by external environments, you will succeed. You must cultivate your compassion and expand your mind-capacity to be more inclusive of all beings. Follow the core teaching: Precepts (Discipline), Concentration and Wisdom, and extinguish greed, anger, and ignorance. If you enter the path of purity and refuse to return to impurity, continuing your purification, and then more purification, the day you rediscover your true self is not far off.

Namo Amituofo