Racing Forward

Teachings by the Teacher, recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe

22 May 2026

Teachings by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju:

In practice, while the heart is in meditative concentration and the exterior appears calm,

because the heart knows the suffering of beings, one practises with fierce diligence internally, as if racing forward,

as the sutra says: "Externally appearing slow and steady, internally racing with urgency."

Especially at this time,

Namo Amituofo is residing at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Goombungee, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia,

which is truly a rare and precious occurrence.

Therefore, when the fourfold assembly (monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen) faces every being and every matter,

one should distance oneself from worldly ways, not handle things with worldly methods, and maintain the heart and actions of a practitioner.

Every time, one should face things with the most diligent heart and actions, and not let time pass in vain.

Within this precious and limited life,

one should allow oneself to exert the greatest ability,

and let the body perform its greatest function to help beings.

Do not protect this body for the self, thereby distancing oneself from Universal Principles, Truth, and the Right Path.

One must clearly recognise that the body is an illusory manifestation formed by the four elements, which is temporal,

arising when Causal Conditions gather, and ceasing when they disperse.

This body is composed of many cells,

these cells are filled with invisible yet truly existing beings,

including parents, teachers, family members, and karmic creditors from countless kalpas.

Therefore, this body is not owned by me, but is used by countless beings simultaneously.

Because these beings exist within the body and are one with me,

generally speaking, I and these beings influence each other:

beings can interfere with my body, and my body will also attract beings to manifest.

This interactive relationship exists closely within every person's body.

However, most people do not understand this situation,

and because of this ignorance, they allow karmic creditors to take charge and control this body.

The true self is the real master, yet it cannot take charge, and instead, karmic creditors take charge,

allowing the body to follow the progression of karma, resulting in the states of aging, sickness, and death.

And this body will eventually separate from the spirit,

and the true self will receive retribution according to the actions of the body while alive; it is truly not worth it!

If one can strive diligently at this time,

then the body, heart, and spirit will follow the footsteps of Namo Amituofo in saving beings.

If one can be fiercely diligent,

and race forward, chanting "Namo Amituofo" continuously without interruption,

chant Namo Amituofo all the way, one will be able to retrieve the true self and save oneself.

This is the wise practitioner.

Namo Amituofo