The Current State of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre

The Blossoming of Dharma Affinity

The current state refers to the situation as it stands today. When we observe the continuous expansion of the physical structures upon the grounds of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre and the daily transformations of the earthly creatures residing here, it becomes clear to those with eyes to see that the power of Practitioner Su and the fourfold assembly of disciples is truly at work. The Dharma affinity of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre is now actively unfolding.

The expansion of these physical buildings serves a vital purpose: they are the gateways designed to lead people into the Pure Land of the Buddha’s teachings. The operation of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre is the foundation upon which the headquarters of the Pure Land School is built. A temple must embody the Three Jewels—the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha—providing a sacred space for monastics to practise, for the community to chant the name of Namo Amituofo, and for the performance of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony to conduct Chao Du for those in need.

A Dual Mission of Education and Salvation

The operation of the Pure Land School headquarters encompasses several essential functions: Buddhist education, spreading the Dharma, group cultivation, and the distribution of Dharma Treasures. These two aspects—the temple as a physical sanctuary and the headquarters as an educational hub—complement one another perfectly.

Their mission is not limited to the human world alone. This centre is a place where sentient beings throughout the vastness of the Dharma Realm can receive the nourishment of Buddhist education and the grace of Chao Du. Whether they are earthly creatures, beings in visible or invisible spaces, or countless spirits existing in other dimensions, all are invited to receive the teachings of the Pure Land. They are all potential candidates to chant the name of Namo Amituofo, make their vows, and be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

The Inconceivable Power of the Holy Name

Consider the land surrounding the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Goombungee and Toowoomba. The dust, the soil, the flowers, the trees, the insects, and the wandering spirits have all been touched by the compassion of Practitioner Su. During the time when Practitioner Su prayed for rain, these beings received the guidance of his Dharma Body and the salvation team. Many of these beings have now learned to chant the holy name of Namo Amituofo. They have come to realise that there is an inconceivable power in chanting the Buddha’s name with a sincere heart.

These creatures have been liberated through the Chao Du performed by Namo Amituofo and the Dharma Body of Practitioner Su. They have shed their outer forms and regained their original human-like appearance, finally escaping the karmic retribution that had bound them to the bodies of animals, insects, plants, or the very earth itself. Immeasurable and boundless numbers of beings have been saved. Some have been led by the Buddha to be reborn in the Western Pure Land, while others have been guided to the good realms of humans and heavens. Those who enter the Western Pure Land are those whose good roots, blessings, and Causal Conditions have fully matured, allowing them to leave suffering behind and find ultimate liberation.

Salvation Across All Realms

We must also speak of the demonic beings. Whether they reside within the Earth, the Milky Way, the universe, or the heavens beyond, those who are known as demonic beings or those on misguided paths are now reaching a point where their Dharma affinity has matured. This is the time for them to be subdued and saved, entering the Western Land of Dharma Nature. The salvation of spirits does not distinguish between the six realms of existence, the four holy states, time, space, or location. It does not matter if they are from this world or another, nor does it matter if they have a physical form or are formless; all are equal in the eyes of the Buddha.

Regarding the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, the scale of the Chao Du performed for these beings is truly magnificent. This includes all the beings mentioned above, especially the immeasurable and boundless spirits of the ghost realm. Regardless of their nationality, gender, language, or skin colour, all are capable of receiving this salvation. The Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre is here to assist all beings. We hope that all will chant the name of Namo Amituofo, enter the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, and engage in diligent practice to reach the day of Awakening. May we all join Namo Amituofo, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, and Practitioner Su in the great work of saving beings and leading them to the West.

Namo Amituofo