Namo Amituofo’s Vow of Assistance
Teachings from Namo Amituofo to Practitioner Cao Rudi
The serve as a profound opportunity for spiritual connection and deep reflection. During the second session of the ceremony held on September 3, 2017, the Chief Writer and practitioner Cao Rudi humbly sought guidance from Namo Amituofo, asking how one might write messages that could truly benefit all beings and Bodhisattvas.
The Universal Rain of
Namo Amituofo responded with the grace of falling rain, which nourishes all life without preference, condition, or discriminations. This Dharma is vast and all-encompassing, reaching from the highest levels of down to the deepest suffering in the hells. There is no distinction between the rich and the poor, the noble and the humble. We must view all beings as one, with a heart of absolute equality, for this is the essence of true .
Cultivating a Vast Mind-Capacity
Compassion is the vital foundation of our practice. To save beings, one must possess a vast mind-capacity. You may ask, how does one cultivate such a heart? You must learn to:
- See others as you see yourself, treating their joys and sorrows as your own.
- Place yourself in the position of others to truly understand their suffering.
- Maintain a sincere vow to save all beings, knowing that if you have this vow, will surely assist you.
Transforming Habits into Gold
We have accumulated habits over countless lifetimes. While these are difficult to change, they must be transformed if we are to progress. This is not a task for just one person; it is a path for all of us. We are all difficult to tame, but if you have the awareness to awaken, you can transform your life into something precious. Just as gold can be crafted into many different vessels, each vessel remains gold, and each is a treasure. All beings in the vast emptiness are Buddha Jewel, and we wait only for the lost children to awaken.
Returning to Our True Home
You may wonder where your true home is. In truth, every place is your home when your heart is one with the Dharma. By viewing all beings as one, we can all return together to the of Ultimate Bliss. Namo Amituofo is always here, waiting to guide us home.
Namo Amituofo
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