Teachings from Namo Amituofo: The Hong Kong New Year Dharma Assembly

The Light of Awakening Amidst the Darkness

The world is often shrouded in deep darkness, yet your heavenly mandate is to walk the path of practice with unwavering resolve. You must seek the light to ascend, for to remain in darkness is to drift further from the truth. To achieve the highest level of faith, you must understand that the shadows of this world are devoid of reason. Only when your heart is clear and luminous can you truly respond to the call of the Dharma, allowing your practice to overflow with the grace of the Buddha.

True life is found in the awakening of your original nature. When you speak, let your words guide your heart toward purity. By praising the Buddha and letting go of the past, you can transcend the duality of light and shadow. As the lotus of your wisdom blooms, you will realise that the present moment is the foundation for your future. You have the power to verify your own rebirth, ushering in a new dawn of eternal peace.

Understanding the Cycle of Rebirth

We must honour the presence of the two great sponsors of this Dharma assembly, whose clear intentions have opened the door to deeper understanding. If you can awaken further, your practice will become even more resolute. You will be able to grasp the ultimate meaning of the teachings and secure your path to rebirth in this very lifetime. This is the true testimony of your practice. Without this, your efforts are merely empty actions, even if you accumulate worldly merits and virtues.

Consider the cycle of rebirth that governs human life. Why is there so much suffering and so little true happiness? It is because our blessings and our karma are inextricably linked. Within the six realms of existence, everything is governed by the turning of karma. We are bound by the very actions we have sown, and because of this, we are subject to the law of impermanence. In this state of constant change, countless spirits remain trapped by their past deeds. Now that you know this, you must walk the path of true knowledge and practice.

The True Path of No-Action

I have come to this world of dust for your sake. I wish for you to join together in this great undertaking of salvation. There is nothing in this world that is truly superior; the only goal worth pursuing is the highest awakening. To verify the true path, you must seek the peace of your spirit. Everything within this dusty world is transient and cannot be reclaimed. You must know this now and correct your way of living.

All spirits must understand this truth clearly. Do not disturb the peace of others, for only by purifying your own heart can you truly become a citizen of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. The dark paths of the underworld are filled with suffering that words cannot describe. Within the Dharma, all paths lead to the same truth; you must walk this path with sincerity. Only through true rebirth can you effectively perform the work of salvation. Do not let your actions be dictated by the dust of your own ego.

A Call to Repentance and Liberation

In this world, even if you live for a hundred years, it is but a fleeting moment. Your life is defined by the depth of your faith. Do not obstruct the path of the Dharma; maintain a state of pure, unblemished intention. Your rebirth depends entirely on the sincerity of your awakening and your practice. For all those connected to the Hong Kong Dharma Assembly, this is the beginning of your journey. You must learn to cherish your physical form as a vessel for this practice.

You must understand that the work of saving the world is a difficult path, but you must always protect your heart. Do not let your mind be caught up in worldly attachments; focus instead on the state of non-action. The practice of Practitioner Su is rooted in this state of non-action. This meditative concentration, born of a heart without attachment, is the true path to the highest awakening. All spirits must know that you should sincerely repent for your past mistakes.

Returning Together to the Western Pure Land

Seek to verify your rebirth, and do not let your spirit be entangled by the physical body. By maintaining a pure practice in the light, you will naturally attain a high rank in the lotus of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. All spirits must truly seek repentance and strive for rebirth in the West, keeping your place in the order of the Dharma. Do not cause disturbance or harm; instead, quickly detach from the physical body. The affairs of the dark are not the affairs of the citizens of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Whether you are a being of the light or a being of the darkness, the question remains: have you truly awakened? Have you found the true peace and purity of the heart? When there is no disturbance within, you can liberate all spirits from the dust of their past. As you continue your practice, you must clarify your mind and purify your intentions. If your spirit is to return to the void, you must possess the clarity of true wisdom. The chains of karma can be unlocked through immediate and diligent practice. Do not delay, for I am here to explain the meaning of the truth to you. I wish for all of you to study this path together, to learn the supreme Dharma, and to let go of all that binds you. Let us return to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss together. Namo Amituofo.