Straightforward Practice: The Path of Diligent Devotion

Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

On November 7, 2025, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provided the following teachings:

The Essence of Unwavering Commitment

To practise straightforwardly is to move forward with a heart that does not waver. It is an act of profound responsibility and a testament to the boldness of one's spirit. This approach is rooted in an unshakable faith in the Buddha and in one's own potential to attain Awakening. It is not a single moment of inspiration, but a continuous, disciplined process of effort that defines the life of a true practitioner.

The suffering of beings is endless, and the vow to save them is equally vast. Because our time in this human life is limited, we must ensure that our practice bears fruit. Only when our own practice is successful do we gain the capacity to truly reach out and save those beings with whom we share a karmic affinity.

Transforming Karma and Facing Impermanence

You must move forward with your practice without hesitation, without stopping, and without delay. Before you have successfully transformed your karma, the reality of impermanence is always waiting nearby. Even for those who have begun to practise, if the karma has not yet been transformed, one must still face the inevitable pressures of aging, sickness, and death.

However, once you have transformed your karma, you will understand the true nature of reality. You will no longer be dominated by the forces of past karma, nor will you be caught unprepared when the winds of impermanence manifest before you. As long as you know that your path is correct, you must continue to move forward with a straightforward heart, free from resentment and regret. In this state of focused, straightforward practice, you will naturally enter the state of no-self, and your spiritual quality will be elevated.

The Magnificent Opportunity at Hsiang Kuang

I urge you to practise straightforwardly, relying firmly on Faith, Vows, and Practice. Do not waste this magnificent opportunity, which is difficult to encounter in millions of years. You are currently at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Queensland, Australia—a place where Namo Amituofo is residing here. This is a rare and precious environment designed to help you remove defilements and attain purity, and to reach the state of Awakening.

A Responsibility to All Beings

Practising straightforwardly is not a burden; it is a sacred responsibility. To follow Namo Amituofo, to learn from your Teacher, and to walk the path alongside Practitioner Su in the work of saving beings is a blessing that is difficult to encounter in millions of years. First, you must focus on saving yourself through diligent practice. Once your own practice has reached a level of maturity, you must then follow the Buddha to save others. To save even one being is a noble act, and this is the path that all students of Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre must walk.

Namo Amituofo.