The First Letter of Lay Practitioner Huang Nianzu
Teachings from Lay Practitioner Huang Nianzu
Recorded on the 14th of June, 2017
14 June 2017
The Manifestation of
The Buddha has taught us that compassion manifests itself through action. By embodying the teachings in one's own life, one can truly save others. Do you remember Practitioner Su, whom many of you know so well? The establishment of the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre was by no means an easy task. Even today, across the four hundred acres of land that comprise the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, much of the terrain remains wild and untamed, serving as a sanctuary for animals like the kangaroos that roam freely. Yet, who could have foreseen that this very place is destined to become as beautiful as a royal city? This is the divine will and the specific designation of the Buddha, a feat that the rest of the world could never accomplish on its own.
The Inconceivable Reality of the Centre
Throughout the Buddhist world, many claim to believe in the Buddha, to chant the name of Namo Amituofo, and to seek the Buddha's and responses. However, when the Buddha truly manifests a response, there are those who refuse to believe. Is this not a form of ignorance and arrogance? The Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre is truly inconceivable. I, Huang Nianzu, have no personal interest in this matter, nor do I have any need to fabricate such claims. It is a sad reality that people in this world are more willing to believe in the claims of spirit mediums than in the words of the true Buddha. To the great masters and venerable monks, I say this: I have spent my entire life studying the Buddha's teachings. Although I hold only the title of a lay practitioner and perhaps lack the greatness of a high-ranking master, I have absolute faith in the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
A Call to True Faith
I am now in the Western Pure Land, and it is only through the grace of this very place that I was able to ascend there. To deceive oneself and others is merely to live in self-imposed blindness; in the end, the only one who suffers is oneself. If one obstructs the path for all the beings behind them, the karmic consequences of such actions must be borne by that person alone. I, Huang Nianzu, see this clearly and understand it perfectly. Whether you choose to believe in this place or not is a matter of your own individual karmic affinity. However, if you have the connection, I implore you to believe in this profound truth. The true revival of the Buddha's teachings is happening right here.
The Ultimate Path to Rebirth
In my entire life, I have never praised anyone so highly, with the sole exception of my respected teacher, Teacher Xia Lianju. My teacher has long been here, protecting and supporting this place. This is a true and factual matter. I, Huang Nianzu, welcome everyone to come and verify this place for themselves. Regardless of your circumstances, please believe that the Buddha truly exists, and please believe that the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss is real. Do not continue to focus on human-world Buddhism or the concept of a Pure Land on Earth. Seeking rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss is the only ultimate goal. I, Huang Nianzu, am truly here, waiting to welcome those who come from all directions. I welcome you to seek me out. Beijing Pure Land Society, Namo Amituofo.
Huang Nianzu
Recorded by the Buddhist disciple Shi Faxi
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