Saving Sentient Spirits
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
During the Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, 14 April 2019
The Harmony of Body and Spirit
Since beginningless time, our physical bodies and our spirits have coexisted. When they are in harmony, is at peace. However, when there is a separation or conflict between the body and the spirit, obstacles arise. This manifests as illness, injury, confusion, or lethargy. One loses the ability to be the master of one's own life, and the clarity of the mind is obscured.
Navigating the Path of Goodness
Our thoughts and attachments are all emotional barriers. External conditions surround us at every turn. You must learn to choose wisely. Distance yourself from negative conditions and avoid wrong thoughts. Draw near to virtuous conditions, for they will help you escape suffering and prevent you from falling into evil paths.
The Clarity of the Pure Mind
Consider the mountains and the clear water. When the water is clear, you can see the bottom, and the fish swim freely. When your heart is pure, you will understand clearly. You will be at ease, free from conflict, and you will recognise the presence of your .
Deliverance and the
Spiritual attachments may follow you. Through the practice of , we invite these spirits to be saved. Countless beings have already reached the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. You must know that suffering should be left behind. Through self-salvation and the Buddha's salvation, your body can be regulated, and your wounds can be healed. Let your spirit be clear and your heart be pure. The lineage of the Pure Land and the Fragrant Light must be continued. Make your vow to be reborn in the West, and together, we shall all travel to the Land of the Golden Lotus.
This message was recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe.
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