Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Do Not Cling to Bodily Sensations
Interview with Yangling Dorje (Former Chairman of the CPPCC of the Tibet Autonomous Region)
Interview with Zhao Ning (Co-founder of WuXi AppTec)
No Longer Distinguishing Right from Wrong
Interview with Li Yining (The Theoretical Founder of China's Shareholding System Reform)
Time is a truly impartial force; it treats every being with the same measure, regardless of their status or circumstances. Throughout history, even as the methods of calculating time have evolved and shifted, the fundamental reality remains unchanged. For every sentient being, the time available within a single day is identical. The true measure of a life is not found in the length of one's years, but in how one chooses to utilise these precious hours and minutes. This is the essence of living a meaningful life within this rare and valuable human body.
While it is true that beings in different realms of existence may experience the passage of time differently, for those of us residing within the same space, a day remains a day. Within this shared temporal framework, beings in every realm create their own unique vitality. The choices we make today dictate the nature of our future lives. What causes such vast differences in our destinies? It is the heart. It is the state of our mind that determines whether we remain trapped in the cycle of rebirth or ascend toward liberation.
The heart of a being caught in the cycle of rebirth is inherently impermanent and easily swayed. Because our minds are constantly shifting, our lives become a reflection of this instability, drifting through the currents of . To practise the is to resolve to stop this heart from wandering aimlessly through the endless cycle of suffering. We must cease the habit of allowing our minds to roll through the waves of karmic forces.
Therefore, we must diligently practise the , Concentration and Wisdom. We must strive to extinguish the fires of greed, anger, and ignorance. By making a firm vow to seek rebirth in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, we transform the impermanent into the eternal. We transform the heavy weight of karma into the lightness of liberation, finally stepping out of the cycle of rebirth and into the infinite light of the Western Land.
Within this grand framework of practice, how should you, as a child of the Buddha, spend your days? You must engage in diligent practice. This means you must be willing to recognise your faults, change your ways, and exercise the utmost caution to ensure you do not repeat the same mistakes. By doing so, you create the opportunity to resolve the conflict with your , overcome the heaviness of being drowsy, and begin the process of healing the ailments of body and mind.
You must understand that obtaining a human body is an incredibly rare occurrence. To hear the Dharma is even more difficult. Furthermore, to encounter the teachings of , Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, and Practitioner Su is a rare opportunity that one might not find even in the span of countless aeons. Recognising this, you must summon a courageous heart, unwavering perseverance, and a steadfast spirit to face and break through every test that comes your way. Understand that every time you pass a test, you have taken another step forward. Therefore, you should move forward without fear, actively and diligently spending every second, every minute, and every day of your life.
To live each day in accordance with the Truth, you must commit yourself to a life of discipline and devotion:
Furthermore, you must cultivate the virtues that purify your heart and mind:
Continue this practice until you reach an awakened being. Once you have saved yourself, you must also save other beings, guiding them toward rebirth in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. Walk alongside Namo Amituofo, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, and Practitioner Su, and commit yourself to the great path of saving the world, rescuing suffering beings, and spreading the Dharma. This is how you spend each day in the light of the Buddha.
Namo Amituofo
A candid reflection from the spirit of Elizabeth Taylor, who shares her journey from the blinding lights of Hollywood to the serene, transformative teachings of the Buddha in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Michael Jackson shares his journey from the pressures of global fame to the peace of the Western Pure Land, revealing the truth behind his life and his ultimate deliverance.
Helen Keller, the renowned deaf-blind philanthropist, shares her journey from the darkness of the ghost realm to the light of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, guided by the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
Albert Einstein, once considered the most brilliant mind in human history, reflects on his life, the nature of 'science' versus the Truth of the Dharma, and his existence in the Western Pure Land.
Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, reflects on his life, his political career, and his profound journey from the depths of hell to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
This is a record of an interview with Kim Il Sung, the founder and former leader of North Korea, who sought deliverance 32 years ago. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
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