Practitioner Su's Visit to the Jade Emperor for Rain
An Interview with the Jade Emperor regarding the Drought in Goombungee
Recorded on September 27, 2020
This is a record of an interview with the Jade Emperor, who resides in the Second Heaven and received the of Practitioner Su, who is based at the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre. This account reflects upon the request for rain in Goombungee, Queensland, on September 27, 2020.
The Jade Emperor speaks:
"Namo Amituofo. I am the Jade Emperor. The arrival of Practitioner Su was a surprise to me and the celestial deities. We came to welcome her, wondering what brought Practitioner Su to visit us."
A Request for the Land of Goombungee
"After she explained her purpose, I realised she had come to request rain for Goombungee, the location of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. This is a blessing for the earthly creatures of Goombungee! Where the Buddha resides, there should be favourable weather. The power of the Buddha's merit is boundless. One must act in accordance with the laws of heaven and not violate the laws of and cause and effect. As Practitioner Su has promised to lead the earthly creatures in chanting Namo Amituofo, the of drought can be transformed."
The Path to Favourable Weather
"It is necessary for Practitioner Su to lead the masses in chanting Namo Amituofo to further transform this karmic fruit of drought before the rain can fall. Namo Amituofo."
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