The Complete Heart

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

January 23, 2026

The Perfection of Principle and Phenomenon

The perfection of both principle and phenomenon is the true state of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. To achieve this within oneself is to possess a complete heart. This complete heart is not merely an internal state; it is the driving force behind our vow to save all beings within our bodies and all those with whom we share a karmic affinity. Because one possesses this complete heart, one’s vows can be fulfilled perfectly and without obstruction.

Navigating the Turbid World

The worldly realm in which we currently reside is extremely turbid and evil, filled with suffering at every turn. It is easy to see that this world is far from perfect. However, because we have begun to study the Dharma, we have found a true reliance for our hearts. We have come to know that the teaching master of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, Namo Amituofo, is currently residing here to save the people of this world and all sentient beings in the Dharma realm.

Namo Amituofo is residing here at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Goombungee, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. This place is a pure land in the midst of our world. It serves as a precious land where:

• Sentient beings in the Dharma realm can be saved.
• Demon crowds and other spirit realm beings can find deliverance.
• People of this world can attain a state where they do not grow old, do not get sick, and their spirit does not die, ultimately ensuring their rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

A Sanctuary for All Beings

This centre has fulfilled the deepest wishes of many beings who seek to leave suffering behind and enter the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. It is truly a complete Buddha-land. It is the manifestation of the complete heart of Practitioner Su, through which his vows have been brought to fruition. For the practitioner, it is through diligent practice that one’s vows are fulfilled, leading one to see their true nature.

The Practice of Completion

When you encounter circumstances in life, you must be able to understand them; when you encounter the principles of the Dharma, you must be able to clarify them. This is the attainment of a complete heart. If you can maintain a heart that is at ease, where you can transform your environment rather than being turned by it, you possess both a complete heart and complete practice. Those who have realised their true nature and attained Buddhahood possess this complete heart, which naturally manifests as complete action.

Walking the Path Together

The practice of Compassion, Joy, and Selfless Giving is the concrete action of a complete heart, and it is this quality that draws people to draw near to the Dharma. The Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Goombungee, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, is the temple where Namo Amituofo is residing here. Together, Namo Amituofo, my humble self, and Practitioner Su lead the fourfold assembly of disciples forward. We are all marching toward the goal of rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss and the ultimate realisation of one's true nature and attainment of Buddhahood.

Namo Amituofo