The Twenty-Ninth Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
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This is a record of the twenty-ninth letter from Venerable Master Sheng Yen, who now resides in the of Ultimate Bliss. This message was recorded by the disciple Shi Faxi on July 14, 2017, at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia.
Venerable Master Sheng Yen speaks:
". The of Namo Amituofo is truly beyond words. It is so vast, so expansive, and so profoundly merciful. Since we have the opportunity to learn in this lifetime, we must walk the path diligently and practise with sincerity. Only then will this life not be spent in vain, wasted away.
That I, Sheng Yen, have been able to continue writing these letters through such —from the first one until now—is not because these truths belong to me. Rather, they are the true teachings of the entire universe. Anyone can access them. I am merely using the voice of a foolish monk to transmit this message, hoping to cast a brick to attract jade—to inspire more capable practitioners to come forward. This is the true education of Namo Amituofo.
The Buddha’s teachings are the supreme and most beautiful Truth. Every sentient being, whether sentient or insentient, truly needs to follow this path of cultivation. The Buddha’s teachings are magnificent and complete. From birth to death, and even throughout the vastness of space, they provide perfect guidance. Such profound skills can only be provided by the Buddha and the Truth itself. Only then can all sentient beings wholeheartedly take refuge and never be separated from it throughout their lives.
The principles of the Buddha’s teachings can indeed be proclaimed and transmitted by anyone; anyone can use them as material for teaching. However, whether every person is the embodiment of the Truth is another matter. This is precisely why we must 'rely on the , not the person.' Today, I, Sheng Yen, simply wish to praise the Buddha’s teachings and the Truth before all of you. I want to use this opportunity to tell the public: you must 'rely on the Dharma, not the person.' Do not become infatuated with any specific Venerable. You must keep this point firmly in mind; otherwise, you will certainly not achieve rebirth in the Western Pure Land. Namo Amituofo."
A candid reflection from the late Venerable Master Sheng Yen on his life, his journey through the afterlife, and his urgent plea for his followers to seek rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on his life, the weight of his karmic debts, and his profound gratitude for the opportunity to deliver sentient beings through the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on his past life, the weight of his karmic debts, and his profound gratitude for the deliverance offered at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
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A candid reflection from the spirit of Elizabeth Taylor, who shares her journey from the blinding lights of Hollywood to the serene, transformative teachings of the Buddha in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Michael Jackson shares his journey from the pressures of global fame to the peace of the Western Pure Land, revealing the truth behind his life and his ultimate deliverance.
Helen Keller, the renowned deaf-blind philanthropist, shares her journey from the darkness of the ghost realm to the light of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, guided by the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
Albert Einstein, once considered the most brilliant mind in human history, reflects on his life, the nature of 'science' versus the Truth of the Dharma, and his existence in the Western Pure Land.
Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, reflects on his life, his political career, and his profound journey from the depths of hell to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
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