People in this world are often confused. Because they long for clarity, they fall into a cycle of constant mental activity. They become trapped within a framework of analyzing, thinking, searching, collecting, comparing, and choosing. At any given moment, there are countless people considering or planning various affairs. This collective mental activity creates a space filled with scattered thoughts, intersecting information, and continuous thinking. For those who are dedicated to the path of practice, this state of mind is nothing more than pollution.
The Power of Purification
To address this, offers the sacred name of Namo Amituofo. This name serves as a powerful tool to help all beings, including those in the spirit realms, in purifying , heart, and spirit. When this purification occurs, one's sensitivity and awareness begin to manifest. If one continues with diligent practice, purifying again and again, and cultivating Goodness, one will eventually reach the state of an awakened being. In this state, the Prajna wisdom of the Buddha shines forth. One will see the past, present, and future with absolute clarity. At that point, there is no need for endless analysis, thinking, or planning. The answers arise naturally, and one knows exactly how to proceed.
The Freedom of the Awakened Being
This is the true freedom of an awakened being. It is a state of being that is far more profound and thorough than the processes of analyzing, thinking, searching, or planning. Before one reaches the state of an awakened being, the processes of searching and planning are all conducted within the cycle of , ego-attachment, and self-interest. However, after one has reached the state of an awakened being, even if one engages in similar processes, they are conducted in a state of selflessness and . The results are vastly different. Without the binding force of , one can benefit all beings in a much broader and more enduring way.
Knowledge Versus Prajna Wisdom
The knowledge found in this world is inherently limited. In contrast, the state of an awakened being possesses infinite Prajna wisdom. Knowledge is accumulated through constant outward learning, whereas Prajna wisdom is revealed by looking inward, through constant purification, removing impurities, and realising one's true nature. Knowledge is often attached to appearances, driven by the ego and self-interest. Prajna wisdom, however, does not attach to appearances; it is entirely selfless and free from the ego. Knowledge is easily covered, replaced, or updated, and it can never truly replace wisdom. Because knowledge is often tainted by the ego, self-interest, and personal views, it carries the danger of leading one toward deviant paths, causing one to create negative karma and suffer the consequences.
Aligning with the Universal Principle
Prajna wisdom encompasses all knowledge and remains in perfect sync with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way. Even when adjustments are made, they never depart from the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, thus eliminating the risk of straying from the path or suffering the consequences of negative actions. While worldly knowledge changes according to time and space, Prajna wisdom is not static. It allows one to move freely and naturally within the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way. It enables one to adapt, to adjust, to discern right from wrong, and to teach according to the capacity of each individual. Most importantly, it allows one to have deep faith in Namo Amituofo, to follow the Buddha's heart and vows, and to clearly understand the ultimate destination of the spirit: the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. By doing so, one can successfully save yourself and others, reaching the and finding one's own Buddha nature.
