Facing the Light

The Universal Longing for Light

Light is the deepest longing of all beings. To turn towards the light is the aspiration and the very path we must walk. When your character is rooted in Goodness, you naturally align yourself with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way. This manifests in how you interact with the world: you look at things with a positive perspective, think thoughts that are wholesome and pure, perform actions that benefit others, and speak words that are kind and encouraging. By living in this way, you give rise to all roots of goodness and achieve the fruit of Bodhi. Your body will then radiate a positive, brilliant energy, and your spirit will settle into a state of peace and stability.

The Impact of the Heart on Body and Spirit

Conversely, if your character is rooted in negativity, your life will reflect that darkness. When you look at, think about, do, and speak only of that which is harmful, your body will emit a dark, heavy, and negative energy. Consequently, your spirit will easily fall into a state of agitation and instability. This demonstrates the profound influence your heart has over your body and spirit. Therefore, you must put in the work at the level of your heart. When you transform your heart, the state of your body and spirit will transform accordingly.

The Shortcut to Purification

Chanting Namo Amituofo is the most effective shortcut to accelerate the purification of your heart. The hearts of all people—including the karmic creditors, attached spirits, and even the demon crowds residing within our bodies—can find hope and strength through this practice. Because they receive the compassionate illumination of Namo Amituofo’s Buddha-light and His infinite, boundless tolerance, they are able to overcome the suffering caused by their past karma. Through this grace, they can transform their karma and turn towards the light.

Awakening the True Self

As a practitioner, you will undergo the purification and adjustment of your Body-Mind-Spirit, eventually leading you to see your true nature. This light of your true self is eternal and indestructible. It is this very light that enables you to help and save other beings, guiding them to leave the darkness behind and walk towards the light. Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable Fa Hui.

Namo Amituofo