The Boundless Grace of the Buddha

Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

The presence of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas is truly immeasurable and boundless. They manifest everywhere, not merely in the human world, but throughout all the six realms of existence. Whether it is in the hells, the animal realm, the hungry ghost realm, the heavenly realms, or even the realm of the asuras, they are always watching. They observe the conditions and the karmic affinities of every place and every being. Wherever there is a connection of Dharma affinity, Buddhas and Bodhisattvas will manifest within that space. Because of this, every sentient being is granted the precious opportunity to be saved.

The Compassionate Methods of Deliverance

How do the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas help us? They employ various compassionate methods to guide us:

• They deliver lectures and teach the Dharma to transform the minds of beings.
• They emit light to perform Chao Du, receiving and guiding beings to higher realms.
• They manifest as beings within the same realm to influence and inspire others, helping them leave suffering behind and find happiness.

Shakyamuni Buddha, Namo Amituofo, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva share a deep and profound Dharma affinity with the beings of this Saha world. Throughout your many lives, the grace you have received from these enlightened beings is impossible to fully describe in words.

The Eternal Bond of the Pure Land

Today, the Buddha’s teachings are spread throughout the world, reaching every corner of the globe. Among those who practise, the number of people who have received the grace of the Pure Land and Buddha-recitation is truly uncountable. In particular, the Dharma affinity between Namo Amituofo, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, and the people of China has always been tightly intertwined.

A Rare and Magnificent Opportunity

At this present moment, Namo Amituofo truly abides at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Goombungee, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. This is a magnificent and rare opportunity that is difficult to encounter even in millions of years. Because Namo Amituofo is truly residing here, and because Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju and Practitioner Su are present, the temple is also surrounded and protected by the Dragon and Heaven Dharma Protectors.

As members of the fourfold assembly, you are blessed to receive this grace. You are able to practise here with peace of mind, free from worries, and you have the unique opportunity to develop your spirits. Through the various interviews conducted here, you have come to understand the true nature of space and its relationship with sentient beings. You have gained clarity on the reality of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, the Western Dharma-Nature Land, the spiritual realms, and the Demon Realm.

Preparing for the Journey Home

This knowledge is an opportunity that is difficult to encounter in millions of years. It is a vital preparation for yourself and for all sentient beings with karmic affinity to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. It is only because of the existence of Namo Amituofo and the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss that you have the chance to be saved, to leave suffering behind, and to be reborn in the Western Pure Land.

The grace of the Buddha is vast and boundless; it is truly difficult to repay. The blessings Namo Amituofo bestows upon all beings are beyond words. It is my sincere hope that all members of the fourfold assembly will achieve great spiritual success. Under the guidance of Namo Amituofo, the teachings of your Teacher, and the leadership of Practitioner Su, may you all work diligently to save sentient beings and the demon crowds, helping them leave suffering behind and find happiness, and ultimately be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Namo Amituofo