The Foundation of Faith and Understanding

The Radiant Path of Right Faith

Without right faith, one cannot attain right understanding. If faith and understanding are skewed, one’s practice will inevitably follow a skewed path. Therefore, one must seek out Goodness to guide the way. It is a rare and precious opportunity to encounter a true teacher who can lead one toward the Right Way. When one is blessed with both right faith and right understanding, one is able to receive the great Dharma that leads to the realisation of one's true self. This is the key to finding one's original, true face and returning to one's source.

The Unbroken Bond with the Infinite

To walk the path of the Pure Land, one must have faith in Namo Amituofo and faith in oneself. Do not harbour any doubt, for the moment a thought of doubt arises, one loses a great benefit. One must understand that one's true self has never been damaged or diminished. From the beginningless past to the endless future, one's true self has never left, nor has it ever been abandoned. It remains constant, pure, and ever-present.

The Vessel of the Temporary Body

To truly understand the heart, one must embody the Compassion, Joy, and Selfless Giving. These are not merely concepts; they are the foundation of an immeasurable practice. Furthermore, one must understand the nature of the body. This physical form is temporary, yet it serves as a vital vessel. By using this temporary body to engage in True Cultivation, one transforms life into a genuine practice that leads to liberation.

The Vows that Resonate with the Universe

One must also come to understand the Forty-eight Great Vows of Namo Amituofo. By aligning one's own heart with these vows, one begins to realise the Buddha's work of saving the world. Every vow is a commitment to rescue all suffering beings, including oneself. Without such a vow, one's practice will struggle to reach fruition. It is through the integration of right faith and right understanding in Buddhist education that one will succeed in learning the Buddha's teachings. Namo Amituofo awaits one's success as one walks the path to Buddhahood. This message was recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe.