No Matter What: Maintaining a Steady Heart
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
These teachings were provided by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju and recorded by the chief writer, Venerable HaiZe, on the 18th of November, 2022.
The Unchanging Heart
No matter how the external world shifts and changes, you must keep your heart stable and never depart from the Buddha. The past is gone; it is already behind you. What truly matters is that you grasp the present moment with sincerity. Do not dwell on what has passed, for your focus must remain on the path ahead.
The Reality of
Everything in this world is transient. Your heart is not what it once was, and the vows you made in the past may have faded. Even your physical appearance has changed. Everything changes, and people change, too. However, there is one thing that remains constant: karmic retribution. You must transform your heart to transform your , so that you do not continue to suffer.
Facing the Tests
No matter what happened in the past, you must practise the Buddha's teachings with diligence, taking steady steps forward. You will inevitably encounter various tests on your journey:
- Physical tests: Challenges that arise within your own body, testing your resolve.
- Demon tests: External obstacles that seek to distract you or lead you away from the right path.
When these tests manifest before you, you must face them directly. Only by facing them with a heart of truth can you resolve them. Do not shy away from the difficulties that arise, for they are opportunities to clear your karmic path.
The Grace of Namo Amituofo
You have carried the heavy burden of karmic debts throughout your many lives. It is a rare blessing that you have encountered Namo Amituofo in this human realm. Practitioner Su understands the suffering of all beings, and it is through this shared understanding that we can resolve the conflict and lead souls to the of Ultimate Bliss. The suffering of your many lives has been deeply intertwined, but in this life, you have finally met Namo Amituofo.
A Call to Deliverance
You must call upon the name of Namo Amituofo with every breath, never forgetting Him for even a single moment. Only Namo Amituofo can truly resolve your suffering. We invite all and all beings to join us in this assembly, chanting Namo Amituofo together. Through the power of His name, Namo Amituofo will lead you to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Namo Amituofo
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