Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva offers these profound teachings on the true nature of a practitioner's heart and actions:
Unity of Heart and Action: When your heart and your actions are in perfect alignment, every movement is dedicated to the benefit of all beings.
The Absence of Self: By letting go of the ego and all private desires, you become a vessel for the salvation of all beings.
Compassionate Diligence: A heart filled with , coupled with diligent practice, is entirely for the sake of all beings.
Generosity of the : To share the teachings without reservation is to serve all beings.
The Eternal Dharma: To realise and abide in the eternal Dharma is the ultimate way to support all beings.
Throughout the long history of the Buddha’s teachings, many different paths have emerged. However, the path to being reborn in the of Ultimate Bliss has always remained the same: it is found in the single, sacred name of . When we observe the beings in the six realms of rebirth, we see them trapped in the cycle of rebirth, turning endlessly on the wheel of suffering. Even when one feels deep compassion for them, it is difficult to reach out and pull them from their suffering without the right method.
The Journey of Practitioner Su
Practitioner Su is, in essence, a Buddha who has made a great vow to descend into this world to save beings. He does not fear the trials of the physical body, nor is he swayed by the or the seven emotions. He remains steadfast in his commitment to complete the work of saving beings and guiding them to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss in this very lifetime. This deep aspiration is planted firmly in the depths of his heart. Throughout his life, he has performed acts of goodness, engaged in Generosity, and shared the Dharma.
When the Causal Conditions matured, he attained through his study of the Buddha’s teachings. He made a solemn vow to engage in diligent practice, eventually realising the . With this attainment, he is able to save countless beings, moving freely between this world and the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Power of the Dharma Assembly
Today, for the sake of spreading the Dharma and saving the world, Practitioner Su uses his vast, ocean-like Wisdom to employ many wonderful methods to save the masses. He leads the assembly in visualising rain for the parched earth and in praying for the resumption of international flights. Whenever beings face disaster, Practitioner Su uses his compassion and Wisdom to resolve the conflict and alleviate their suffering.
At the Dharma assembly, many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas gather at the invitation of Practitioner Su. Ancestral masters join in the prayers, while immeasurable and boundless Bodhisattvas from across the universe, new followers of the Buddha, and Dharma protectors all arrive with joyful hearts. Even the spirits of prominent figures from Australia, having received the invitation from Practitioner Su’s Dharma Body, attend the assembly. As the assembly chants Namo Amituofo with sincerity, they receive the compassionate of the Buddha, and the power of that single Buddha-name becomes immeasurable.
Transformation Through Chanting
The prominent Australian figures who attend these assemblies often arrive as strangers. They are unfamiliar with the Buddha’s teachings, unfamiliar with the assembly, and unfamiliar with the rituals of . Yet, they are familiar with the land of Australia. They know that Practitioner Su is working tirelessly to bring rain to their country and to restore the flow of travel. After attending the repeatedly, their spirits now participate in the prayer assemblies with great ease. Their faces shine with radiant smiles as they follow the crowd, chanting Namo Amituofo loudly.
Though they were once unfamiliar with the Chinese pronunciation of the Buddha-name, they now articulate every syllable clearly. They have come to understand the immense power contained within this name, and they chant with all the strength of their being.
Spreading Goodness Across the Earth
Through the tireless efforts of Practitioner Su, the power of Goodness is constantly being disseminated to every corner of the world. The void of space is filled with this Goodness, and beings on Earth are actively learning to cultivate it. In every instance of spiritual deliverance, immeasurable power is infused into the world, helping beings turn away from evil and toward Goodness, and helping the entire planet use this power to resolve disasters.
Under the daily efforts of Practitioner Su, all things will eventually reach perfection. This is the great fortune of all beings and a testament to the great compassion of Practitioner Su.
