The sky is boundless, and the universe is truly infinite. Yet, the heart of one who has truly awakened their Bodhicitta is even more boundless. The heart of Practitioner Su is so vast that it can contain infinite spirits and sentient beings, no matter how many there may be. He has truly learned the Buddha's mind-capacity: to encompass the entire void and reach every corner of the universe. For beings who have suffered through countless kalpas—regardless of how many times the Earth has gone through the cycles of formation, existence, destruction, and emptiness—all their pain and sorrow are resolved in this very moment. They leave suffering behind and find happiness, all within the sound of the Buddha-name.
The Endless Suffering of the World
Living Buddha Jigong has observed this world from the of Ultimate Bliss countless times. Every glance reveals only suffering. Living in this difficult worldly realm, if one does not understand how to resolve suffering and extinguish it, then even after this breath ceases, the spirit will remain in a state of torment. I see those who still possess a physical body today: the wealthy are lost in a drunken dream of luxury, while the poor are trapped in a state of ignorant delusion. So many spirits have been saved by Practitioner Su, yet they were all once deceived by their own bodies. Today, they wander between heaven and earth, continuing to suffer, endure hardship, and face torment. Oh, people! Oh, spirits! You must all awaken!
A Rare Ray of Hope
Practitioner Su’s arrival in this world is like a ray of hope appearing after countless kalpas. This ray of hope is fleeting; it vanishes in an instant. If you do not grasp this rare Causal Condition, which is as brief as the blooming of an udumbara flower, who knows when a Buddha will appear in this world again? For those who still have a physical body, if you wish to leave suffering behind, you must work diligently. There is no such thing as a free meal, and no one is born a Buddha. Everything must be earned through effort, and not a single drop of the laws of and cause and effect can be escaped.
Resolving the Collective Karma
Look at the current pandemic sweeping the world. How many people are lighting incense, bowing, and praying to the gods and Buddhas? They place stick after stick of incense into the burner, praying for work, for peace, or for health. In truth, what they are really seeking is a sense of peace within their own hearts. The current state of anxiety, fear, and turmoil is the result of the collective karma created by the people of this world. Who should bear the burden of this situation? Both humans and spirits are suffering under the destruction of this karma. Only Practitioner Su has stepped out from the crowd. Unlike those trapped in the cycle of karma, he has let go of everything in this world. He uses his vows to transform karma, and with a heart like the Buddha's, he works to save beings from their hardships. Living Buddha Jigong deeply admires and praises this work.
A New Light for the World
If we look beyond the specific situations in Taiwan, Hong Kong, or mainland China and instead observe the entire Earth from a macro perspective, we can see that the manifestations of karma are being transformed layer by layer. Spirits are constantly emerging from different spaces, and the entire fabric of time and space is being reshaped. In the darkness, a new light is finally visible. The work performed by Practitioner Su is always done without a self-centered mind. In this state of selflessness, the true nature is revealed, and the light of Wisdom shines forth brilliantly. Only in this way can he utilise the and the collective power of the community to work together to transform these disasters. The bright light has already appeared. In the near future, as everyone continues to chant with one heart, the world will reveal a new appearance. This is truly joyous and worthy of praise.
Recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Shi Fajing
Namo Amituofo
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