Namo Amituofo's Discourse to Lay Practitioner Qi Suping

The Boundless Suffering of the Six Realms

The world is vast and desolate, and the sentient beings within it suffer greatly. They drift through the cycle of rebirth, trapped in the six realms of existence without a moment of rest. Seeing this, all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas feel a deep sense of compassion for the suffering of these beings. They manifest in this world, one after another, to offer salvation. Though the karmic connections and the methods they employ may differ, their singular heart remains the same: to help all beings leave suffering behind and find true happiness.

The Merit of Dedication

Lay Practitioner Qi Suping of Tianmu Mountain, you have witnessed this suffering with a heart full of sorrow. Your good roots from past lives have manifested, leading you to dedicate your life to maintaining temples and supporting the monastic community. This is a noble path. However, if you wish to achieve ultimate peace and ensure that the beings you help can be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss or at least in the heavenly realms, you must guide them away from the darkness so they no longer wander in confusion.

The Manifestation of Namo Amituofo at Hsiang Kuang

Today, Namo Amituofo has descended into this world. This is because Practitioner Su has been practising with fierce diligence at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. Through this practice, Practitioner Su has realised the true self and the Dharma Body. By taking on the suffering of others without regret, Practitioner Su has moved Namo Amituofo to reside at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.

The Power of Spiritual Deliverance

When Practitioner Su and the Buddha work together to perform Chao Du, the beings present feel the power of the Buddha-light and the Buddha-name. Through the practice of spiritual deliverance, those who are ready can enter the light and be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Even those who cannot yet chant the Buddha's name are helped to leave their suffering behind, fulfilling their deepest wishes. During the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Namo Amituofo personally leads the ceremony to welcome and guide these beings to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

A Call to Unity and Practice

I hope that you, Lay Practitioner Qi Suping, can have faith in these words, for they are the true words of Namo Amituofo. I encourage you to connect with Practitioner Su or perhaps pay a visit to the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. In doing so, you will come to know that the words of Namo Amituofo are not empty. Saving the world and rescuing beings requires a unified heart. By listening to the sutras, resolving conflicts, and inviting spirits to hear the Dharma, you will also receive the assistance of Namo Amituofo. This will help resolve the suffering of all beings, including the fourfold assembly of disciples. As karmic creditors are resolved and spirits are saved through Chao Du, the physical and mental ailments of the fourfold assembly can be alleviated, and through repenting and chanting the Buddha's name, true healing can be attained.

The Path Forward

This Dharma affinity is magnificent and rare. I hope that you can attend a Dharma assembly, for it is a precious opportunity to:

• Cultivate monastics who can realise their true nature.
• Receive the Buddha's words and transform them into Buddha-actions.
• Work together to save beings and guide them toward the West.
• Promote the Pure Land teachings throughout the entire Dharma Realm.

Namo Amituofo