People are constantly afraid of one thing or another. We are particularly afraid of suffering a loss or being taken advantage of by others. We fear the loss of our physical bodies, the loss of our support systems, and the loss of our homes or our most cherished family members. We fear the inevitable progression of ageing, the onset of illness, and the finality of death. Because of these deep-seated anxieties, we build fortresses we call homes, relying on one another for a sense of security and mutual existence.
However, when the law of impermanence arrives, our loved ones depart one by one, and eventually, the time comes for us to leave this world as well. When that moment arrives, upon whom can we rely? Once we have shed our physical bodies and exist only as a spirit, we must rely entirely upon ourselves. My dear children, do not be afraid! can serve as your ultimate refuge and support.
Transforming
You must remember that to avoid suffering, you must change your personality traits and habits. Only then will you cease to struggle with your and avoid being pulled back into the cycle of rebirth. Throughout the twenty-four hours of every day, keep the name of Namo Amituofo with you at all times; never let it leave your heart. Always keep the Buddha in your mind, sharing the same heart, the same vows, and the same path as the Buddha.
No matter what happens, the of Ultimate Bliss is your true home. As long as you are willing to go there, as long as you are willing to sincerely chant the Buddha's name, and as long as you are willing to let go of all the attachments in your heart, the Buddha will open His arms to welcome you into the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Do you believe what the Buddha says?
The Power of Letting Go
The Buddha does not fear suffering a loss, nor does He fear you taking advantage of Him. As long as you can enter the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, the Buddha will satisfy all your wishes. It is a world where every thought manifests into reality. If you believe the Buddha and believe in the existence of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, then please, my children, thoroughly let go of all your delusions. Let go of your anxieties. Let go of everything you have been clutching tightly and refusing to release. Let go of your fear of ageing, illness, and death. Even let go of this painful physical body.
When you have let go of everything cleanly and completely, with only the Buddha in your heart, focus entirely on chanting the Buddha's name. Then, you will be far removed from the threats of ageing, illness, and death. You will rediscover your original, true self—what we call your true self. From there, you will be free to travel back and forth to the Land of the Golden Lotus. You will also be able to join Practitioner Su in helping other beings, allowing them to understand the benefits of letting go, just as you have.
A Call to Return Home
They, too, will be able to believe in the Buddha and believe in themselves. They will understand the benefits of chanting the Buddha's name and making the vow to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, eventually entering this world of ultimate happiness, free from all suffering. My children, let go of the past! Starting from this very moment, believe in the Buddha and believe in yourselves. Make the vow to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Take action! Walk the path with the Buddha and Practitioner Su to save yourselves, save the world, and save all beings. The Buddha is always waiting for you in the West, waiting to welcome your return home.
Namo Amituofo
Recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe
