The Boundless Capacity of the Awakened Heart

Teachings from Namo Amituofo, recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

The Vastness of the Awakened State

When one has realised their true nature, they enter a state where the self and the world are boundless. The Six Sense Organs: eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind, are no longer limited by physical constraints. They can permeate the entire vastness of the Dharma Realm, reaching into the infinite.

The Heart That Encompasses All

An awakened heart is capable of encompassing the infinite. It holds within it the six realms of existence, this world, and all other lands. Within this vast space, the awakened one continues to teach and save beings, including even those who are lost in the demon crowds. This body, existing within a treasury of pure light, becomes a source of endless warmth and strength for all beings.

Beings across the six realms and in various worlds live in different spaces, each with their own unique ways of life. However, those who have realised their true nature can encompass and accept them all. They understand that because beings have not yet realised their true nature, their hearts are tossed about by impermanence and dominated by karma. It is this lack of control that leads to the formation of the six realms and the various spaces in which they dwell.

The Practice of the Awakened

In every environment, those who have realised their true nature naturally manifest the Precepts (Discipline), Concentration and Wisdom, and practise the Six Perfections. They operate freely within what they see and use, fulfilling the work of teaching and saving beings without ever violating the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.

Awakening Your Original Nature

Though the true self exists within the heart of every being, it is often covered by layers of ignorance, rendering it unusable. If you are fiercely diligent and persistent, you can activate this self-power. By engaging in the following practices without interruption, you will receive the Buddha's blessings and your true nature will naturally manifest in a state of purity: chanting the name of Namo Amituofo, performing prostrations to the Buddha, and reciting the Sutras.

A Precious Environment for Growth

Students of Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, you are currently in an environment where you can rediscover your true nature. The resources available to you are abundant, and the potential for rapid achievement is great. You must make good use of this time and cherish every moment.

Namo Amituofo