Follow Closely: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju

Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

The Sacred Call to Follow

You must follow Namo Amituofo closely, never forgetting Him for a single moment, 24/7. When the six-character name of Namo Amituofo manifests, it transcends all dimensions, reaching countless beings and breaking through the barriers of space to bring salvation. The sacred name of Namo Amituofo resonates throughout the heavens, allowing all spirits in the Dharma Realm to hear it. This is a rare opportunity, difficult to encounter in millions of years, where suffering can finally be resolved.

Follow Namo Amituofo closely and recite His name with a sincere heart. When the minds of beings are calmed and their spirits find peace, it is because of the power of Namo Amituofo’s merits and virtues, which support and protect them. All beings are equal and are essentially Buddhas; the only difference lies in whether they are confused or awakened. If you can understand this now, hear the Buddha’s name, and follow Him closely, you will one day become a Buddha yourself, capable of saving others and helping all those with Dharma affinity.

The Unique Sanctuary of Hsiang Kuang

Today, Namo Amituofo truly abides at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Goombungee, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. Beings of the six paths and the four sages of the Ten Directions of the Dharma Realm all come here to seek spiritual deliverance from the Buddha, hoping to leave suffering behind and be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This is not something one can encounter in ordinary times; it is only available here at Hsiang Kuang.

Follow Namo Amituofo closely. Practitioner Su is also by your side, offering constant reminders and encouragement. His only wish is for the fourfold assembly of disciples to make progress in their practice, so that both the spiritual realms and the Dharma Realm may benefit together.

The Ultimate Technology of Deliverance

Hearing these words from the Buddha and the Teacher is a rare and precious moment. Practitioner Su has manifested in a human body, diligently practising to realise his true nature and achieve the state of an awakened being. Through his Dharma Body, he performs Chao Du to save countless beings; this is the ultimate technology of the spiritual world.

The fourfold assembly of disciples should emulate this, working to save countless suffering beings. First, save the beings within your own body; recognise that every one of them is a Buddha. If you can follow closely by the side of Practitioner Su, you will be saved at this very moment.

Namo Amituofo