Letting Go and Attaining Purity
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.
On the nineteenth of August, 2023, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offered these essential teachings to all practitioners:
The Focus of Your Heart
Where does your heart currently reside? As a practitioner, you must ask yourself if you are truly dedicated to the Buddha's path. Are you focusing your efforts entirely on the practice? It is vital to examine whether you are single-mindedly chanting the sacred name of Namo Amituofo, allowing the Buddha-name to flow directly from your heart without interruption. Have you truly aroused the mind and single-mindedly recited Namo Amituofo? Most importantly, have you learned to let go of all attachments, ensuring that your heart is free from burdens and anxieties?
Living in the Presence of the Buddha
You must be diligent in your practice, ensuring that your heart is filled only with the Buddha and nothing else. When you live your life in this way, the Buddha is present in every aspect of your existence:
- In your every movement, whether you are walking, standing, sitting, or lying down, the Buddha is with you.
- When you are dressing or eating, you remain mindful of the Buddha.
- Even when you are sleeping, your connection to the Buddha remains unbroken.
- When you listen to the sutras and hear the , the Buddha is the focus of your attention.
- Even when you are performing your daily chores or temple duties, the Buddha is present in your actions.
By maintaining this continuous chanting of the Buddha's name 24/7, you will attain a state of profound purity. This is the purest of all purities, achieved because the Buddha-light shines everywhere, providing you with constant purification and spiritual .
The Purification of All Beings
The beings residing within your body—your —also receive the influence of the Buddha's name and the compassionate illumination of the Buddha-light. As the Buddha's majestic power manifests, it allows your own Body-Mind-Spirit and these beings to be purified together. This process helps them to let go and attain purity. They become willing to leave their suffering behind, accepting the resolution and offered by the Buddha.
The Path to
Once you invite these beings to join you in chanting, they enter the golden light of the Buddha. With the continuous chanting of the Buddha's name, they are led by Namo Amituofo to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This is the greatest blessing for all beings. By letting go, you attain purity and receive the benefits of the practice. As you continue your practice, your inner light will grow, your wisdom will manifest, and you will eventually reach the time of Awakening and seeing your true nature.
Namo Amituofo
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