Great Master Xuanzang on the Ultimate Vow of Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Great Master Xuanzang
September 10, 2017
The Orderly Gathering of Sentient Beings
During the , the hall is filled with countless sentient beings, as numerous as sesame seeds. They move forward in perfect order, each following their own Causal Conditions to be saved. My beloved disciple has spoken of time and again; it is through this compassion that we find our way. Only by following the golden light can one move forward on the path to liberation. Do not be lured toward the white light that leads back into the cycle of the human world.
Transforming the Path to the Buddha
There is no such thing as a demon path, for all paths can be transformed into the Buddha's path. We must work to turn around the chaotic state of the world today. If we can achieve this, a future where the seasons of life are clear and harmonious can be expected. Only with a great heart and a great vow, like my beloved disciple, can one restore the mind to thoughts of Goodness. This path is entirely free from the pursuit of fame or personal gain.
The Priority of Saving Beings
Saving beings must be our first priority. We must constantly protect and preserve our good heart and good thoughts. Our only focus should be on Namo Amituofo. Why do we speak with such passion? It is only to introduce others to the grace of Namo Amituofo. My beloved disciple is truly putting the Ultimate Vow of Namo Amituofo into action.
The Preciousness of the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre
I hope the fourfold assembly of disciples will follow this path closely. Every bit of purification you achieve is a gain for your soul. Every small achievement should be dedicated to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Truly follow the vows and actions of Namo Amituofo. The Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre is a precious land, and such a good karmic connection is worth more than a thousand pieces of gold.
Cultivating the Path for Future Generations
The fourfold assembly of disciples must grasp this opportunity tightly. Everything in this world comes together and falls apart according to Causal Conditions. You are all here today because of the cultivation you have done over many lifetimes. Only through such past efforts could you encounter these good causes and true spiritual friends. You must grasp this chance to learn deep skills, so that this work of saving beings can be passed on to future generations. This message was recorded by the Buddhist disciple Cao Rudi.
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