The Boundless Nature of the Heart and the Path of Deliverance
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
The Infinite Suffering of Beings
The heart is immeasurable and boundless, and our practice must never cease. Why must we maintain such a vast, unceasing commitment? It is because the suffering of sentient beings is simply too great. Even after we have helped countless beings find liberation, there remain immeasurable numbers of others still trapped in the cycle of rebirth. This is especially evident now that Practitioner Su has opened the dimensions of space, revealing that the beings residing within these spaces are truly immeasurable and boundless.
Unveiling the Mysteries of Space
The truth regarding these hidden dimensions has now been unveiled. This revelation provides a precious opportunity for spirits to finally escape their confinement and receive the blessing of . These sentient beings in the spirit realm are not bound by the constraints of time and space as we understand them. Within any given moment or location, there exist countless other layers of time and space, all overlapping and interacting in ways that remain invisible to the ordinary eye.
The Reality of the Spirit World
This is the reality of the spirit world. The ghost realm beings, who possess no physical bodies but retain their spirits, are everywhere. Within these dimensions, your own family members and ancestors from past lives are present. Although they may no longer remember their previous lives, they are an inseparable part of the history of your own reincarnation. Every soul you encounter in these realms has a deep, karmic connection to you.
The Power of an Equal Heart
From this, we can understand the necessity of a boundless mind-capacity. With such a heart, one can save beings with absolute equality, without any discrimination. We must realise that:
- Every single being is connected to us by karmic affinity.
- Every single being has, at some point in the distant past, been our own family member.
- Every single being is a target for our and a candidate for our efforts to save them.
When a practitioner truly grasps this intention, they begin to understand the true meaning of being immeasurable and boundless.
to the Oneness of All
The One-Body view is a fundamental condition for all Buddhas and those who have realised their true nature. It is only through this perspective of oneness that one can truly awaken and enter the world of the Buddhas. Without this expansive heart, one remains trapped in the limitations of . By embracing this truth, you align your practice with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, ensuring that your path leads directly to the of Ultimate Bliss. Namo Amituofo.
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