Opening the Heart to the Infinite

The Illusion of the Past

Do not look back at the past, for all that has transpired is but a fleeting illusion. If you constantly dwell on what has already passed, you are merely chasing shadows. You must realise that these memories are not the truth of your existence. They are like floating clouds and a light breeze, passing through the sky without leaving a trace. Why should you let them weigh down your spirit?

Releasing the Knots of Attachment

When you see your attachments, you must learn to let them go. We often hold onto our desires, grievances, and past hurts as if they were precious treasures, yet they are the very things that bind us to the cycle of rebirth. If you cling tightly to these illusions, you will only invite a lifetime of suffering. This suffering is not necessary; it is a self-imposed burden that obscures your true nature.

Returning to the Boundless Void

When your heart is tangled in knots, the Fragrant Light will untie them for you. The compassion of Namo Amituofo is always present, ready to dissolve the barriers we have built within ourselves. Originally, there was nothing at all. Why then do you insist on possessing things? There is not a single thing to hold onto; the emptiness is boundless and infinite. In this vastness, there is no room for the small, grasping mind.

The Open Heart of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss

Your heart was originally open and free. Why have you locked it away? We have closed our hearts through our own ignorance and fear. To enter the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, you must open your heart wide with joy. Let go of the heavy weight of the past and step into the light of the Buddha's infinite wisdom. This is the path to true freedom.

Recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

Namo Amituofo