The world is a turbulent sea of dust, where events are unpredictable and the human heart is restless, often clouded by selfishness. If you wish to understand the causes of worldly suffering, you must learn to regulate your own heart. From ancient times until now, the world has been entangled in the of chaotic times. Out of for the suffering of all beings, one must be willing to sacrifice oneself to save them. In this age of the decline of the , we must clear away the dust, for truly abides here.
With compassion for all suffering, we must adjust our character and seek out those who share the Buddha-vow. By guiding the wayward back to the right path, Practitioner Su brings rebirth to this end-of-age world. Through gradual purification, we realise our true nature as an awakened being. In this sea of suffering, we must let go of delusions and return to the truth, entering the ocean of Namo Amituofo's vows. The Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way reveal the secret code: a single Buddha-name and the salvation of the . With countless manifestations, there is nowhere that cannot be saved. In the of Ultimate Bliss, Namo Amituofo extends his hand, welcoming his children home to the Pure Land.
The Miraculous Power of Dharma-Body Visualisation
During every , the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and ancestral masters gather to participate in this grand and solemn assembly. I, Hanshan, have witnessed the Dharma-Body Visualisation Deliverance performed by Practitioner Su, and it is truly a display of countless transformations. Sometimes, he performs for the vast universe and the microcosm alike. At other times, he transforms his own body to be as vast as a giant, with every cell opened to embrace and deliver beings. He also brings along those beings who have suffered on behalf of others throughout his many lifetimes, leading them all to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Furthermore, the spirits he has visualised and delivered during his daily morning sessions are also brought along to be liberated.
It has been nearly nine years since I first arrived here. I have witnessed Practitioner Su realise his true nature and perform this Dharma-Body Visualisation Deliverance with daily diligence. In every ceremony, I see new insights and different methods applied to provide the greatest possible help to the spirits brought to the assembly. Recently, in order to seek rain and guide the Earth back to its proper path, Practitioner Su has endured immense suffering in his physical body, yet he continues to move forward with unwavering courage. The power of his Dharma-Body Visualisation during these ceremonies is truly inconceivable. In a single instant, his Dharma Body manifests in countless billions of forms, appearing in every province of mainland China. As soon as the Buddha-name is chanted, Buddha-light illuminates every corner, and in another instant, all these beings are sent to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. The speed is so swift that I cannot take my eyes off it.
Global Deliverance: From Japan to Hong Kong
Next, I witnessed the Chao Du of Japan. Whether in major metropolises like Tokyo and Osaka, in city centres, or in remote rural areas and hot spring regions, Practitioner Su manifests his Dharma Body in countless billions of forms. With a single recitation of the Buddha-name, he gathers them all and leads them away. Not a single spirit has time to react before they are already being received. Even the deep-sea fish surrounding the Japanese islands are delivered, transforming their bodies and being reborn in the Pure Land through the power of chanting Buddha's name.
The situation in Hong Kong is even more extraordinary. The city is filled with towering skyscrapers, many reaching forty or fifty stories, with some even exceeding one hundred. Practitioner Su manifests his Dharma Body at Lantau Island, the harbours, and the airport. Especially in the high-rise buildings of Lantau and the crowded streets of Yau Ma Tei, as well as the bustling subway stations, one can see the Buddha-light. With one recitation of the Buddha-name, his countless manifestations gather all the spirits and lead them away. The spirits at the Hong Kong piers and those involved in protests are also taken together. The Chao Du continues, extending to Southeast Asia, including Kuching in Malaysia and Singapore, where Practitioner Su manifests his countless billions of forms to perform this sacred work.
The Compassion of the Buddha-Light
Regarding the Singapore Buddhist Lodge, Practitioner Su has a deep connection there, having served as a volunteer alongside Venerable Master Chin Kung in the past. Through his Dharma-Body Visualisation, he has delivered all the spirits in the harbours and throughout Singapore. He even included the Merlion, the landmark of Singapore, in his Chao Du. All the wandering spirits, as well as the people from the Fujian and Chaozhou regions who arrived in Singapore, were moved to tears upon seeing the Buddha-light and hearing the Buddha-name. This is the power of Practitioner Su's countless manifestations, leading them all to seek departure from suffering. Even the spirits who remained after the recent ceremonies at the Buddhist Lodge heard the Buddha-name and followed along, wishing to go to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Through the Buddha's compassion, they were purified and followed the Buddha-light to rebirth.
Kuching, Malaysia, is home to the world's second-largest rainforest. Practitioner Su's Dharma-Body Visualisation Deliverance reached into the most pristine mountain valleys to deliver all the spirits there. I saw rare birds of paradise flying up from the valleys and ancient, century-old trees and their spirits standing in orderly rows, following Practitioner Su's Dharma Body to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. The spirits of Kuching, in particular, felt a profound sense of familiarity upon seeing Practitioner Su's Dharma Body; they immediately welcomed him and followed behind him, chanting the Buddha-name as they departed.
The Pure Land in Australia
The Chao Du then reached Taiwan. From the northern tip to the southern end, the monastics and spirits in all the major temples were illuminated by the Buddha-light and gathered by Practitioner Su's Dharma Body. His countless manifestations swept through the southern, central, and northern regions of Taiwan, gathering all spirits with a single recitation of the Buddha-name. It happened in the blink of an eye, leaving the land completely cleansed. In particular, the spirits who had perished in earthquakes and floods on the island were received before they could even regain their . Only upon arriving before the Buddha did they realise it was Practitioner Su who had saved them, and they bowed in gratitude for the Buddha's grace and Practitioner Su's kindness.
Australia is the base of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, where the headquarters of the Pure Land will be built in the future to widely propagate the Pure Land method of chanting. The drought in Australia was resolved by Practitioner Su, who led the flowers, trees, and all spirits of the land to chant the Buddha-name, transforming the once-parched earth into lush, green fields. Because Namo Amituofo truly abides in this land, Australia now enjoys a climate that is like spring all year round. The weather has changed, bringing more rain and ending the era of extreme heat, drought, and forest fires, which is especially evident in the increased rainfall in Queensland. Through his Dharma-Body Visualisation Deliverance, Practitioner Su manifests in countless billions of forms across every state in Australia, purifying the land, the mountains, and the rivers, and receiving all spirits. Regardless of their religious background, they are all illuminated by the Buddha-light and led to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
A Call to Diligent Practice
In this ceremony, I have witnessed the vastness of Practitioner Su's mind-capacity. Because he endures the suffering of all beings in his own physical body, his capacity for Chao Du has expanded even further after each purification, making his Dharma-Body Visualisation Deliverance truly inconceivable. Seeing this magnificent scene of deliverance, all the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and ancestral masters praise the compassion of Practitioner Su.
Nine years ago, I came here to begin inviting spirits, and now, nine years later, I see Practitioner Su manifesting in countless billions of forms; the lineage of the Buddha's teachings is now full of hope. Everything Practitioner Su does serves as the best example for us all. If you wish to achieve success in your own practice, you should diligently learn from Practitioner Su's method of Dharma-Body Visualisation Deliverance, cultivate your compassion, and strive to realise your true nature as an awakened being as soon as possible.
Namo Amituofo.
This interview was recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Shi Haiyuan.
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