Finding the Buddha Within
Words of Namo Amituofo
Recorded by Venerable HaiZe on July 10, 2022
My dear children, now that the Buddha is before your eyes and you have found the Buddha, have you considered your responsibility to help other beings find the Buddha as well? It is our collective duty to allow the Buddha to help everyone realise one's true nature and attain Buddhahood as soon as possible. We must strive to ensure that no one remains trapped in the cycle of reincarnation, suffering through the pains of birth, aging, sickness, and death.
The Compassionate Call to
Let the Buddha guide those who chant Buddha's name and make the vow to return to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. It is even better, my children, if you practise diligently, each of you realising one's true nature and attaining Buddhahood. When you achieve this, every person you encounter and every karmic connection you make will have the opportunity to be saved. Finding the Buddha is not a difficult task if you know where to look.
Where the Buddha Truly Abides
The Buddha is always present, manifesting in the sincerity of your practice:
- In your chanting:
- For those who chant Buddha's name with a sincere heart, the Buddha is found within the earnestness of the Buddha-name.In your faith:
- For those who believe in themselves and believe in the Buddha, the Buddha is found within that very faith.In your vows:
- For those whose vows are firm, the Buddha is found in the step by step realisation of your aspirations.In your conduct:
- For those who follow the teachings, the Buddha is found in your grounded, daily actions.In your diligence:
- For those who listen and practise diligently, the Buddha is found in your steady progress forward.In the scriptures: For those who listen to sutras and hear the , the Buddha is found within the wisdom of the scriptures.
The Buddha is always by your side, offering reminders, gentle exhortations, and constant companionship.
The Veils That Obscure Our Vision
If you find it difficult to locate the Buddha, the challenge lies within your own state of mind. Consider these obstacles that cloud your vision:
- Distracted chanting:
- When your mind is scattered, it is difficult for your focus to solidify.Lack of faith:
- When you do not believe in your own potential or in the power of the Buddha, you create a barrier to your own liberation.Worldly attachments:
- When you fail to follow the teachings, you become easily misled by the and of this world.Lack of reflection:
- When you do not know how to feel shame, repenting, or change your ways, you remain stagnant.Ego-attachment:
- When your subjective views are too strong, your ego-attachment and personal opinions become heavy burdens.Resistance to guidance: When you find it difficult to accept good words or listen to wise counsel, you close the door to your own growth.
The Path of Personal Responsibility
The Buddha is capable of teaching you how to practise diligently, how to purify your body, mind, and spirit, and how to undergo purification, and then more purification. The Buddha can help you face the sufferings of birth, aging, sickness, and death, and assist you in balancing your heart and body. The Buddha can even lead you in facing your , invite spirits to resolve the conflict, and perform .
However, the Buddha cannot perform the actual practice for you. Realising one's true nature and attaining Buddhahood requires you to walk the path step by step, with your own two feet. If there is no actual, sincere effort on your part, all these teachings will remain nothing more than empty words. Finding the Buddha is the fastest method I can offer to help you, but even the best method requires you to listen and to act. Only when you exert your own effort can the Buddha’s power truly be added to your own. The Buddha is at the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre, waiting for you.
Namo Amituofo
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