The Golden Light of Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
The Radiance of Infinite
The golden light of Namo Amituofo shines without end, illuminating every corner of the universe. Wherever this light reaches, all forms of suffering and affliction are dispelled. If you are a being who truly seeks to leave suffering behind and find happiness, this is the perfect moment to have your wishes fulfilled. This is because Namo Amituofo truly abides here at the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre.
The willingness of Namo Amituofo to let go and give is beyond measure. His great compassion and great mercy are boundless, manifesting through the Forty-eight Great Vows to save countless beings. For those of us connected by karmic affinity across infinite aeons, our affinity is limitless and boundless. The power to save and the beings to be saved permeate the entire expanse of space.
The Universal Reach of the Buddha's Name
The sacred name of Namo Amituofo resonates throughout the entire Dharma Realm. It serves to lead and guide the infinite number of beings who chant the Buddha's name, ensuring they successfully enter the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. The golden light of Namo Amituofo is, in essence, the light of our own true self.
As the Universal Buddha, Namo Amituofo possesses a magnificent dignity that is truly without equal. This golden light permeates and penetrates the entire Dharma Realm, allowing beings across countless spaces to be saved. In this age of the Dharma’s decline, the of sentient beings is exceptionally heavy. It is said that our accumulated karma is as deep as the great ocean and as heavy as Mount Sumeru.
The Two-Fold Power of Pure Land Practice
To overcome such obstacles, we must rely on the two-fold power of the Pure Land path. This involves the combination of our own sincere practice and the compassionate power of the Buddha. Only through this dual support can we successfully enter the Western Pure Land and finally escape the ten thousand aeons of suffering within the cycle of reincarnation.
- : Your own sincere dedication to chanting the Buddha's name and maintaining a pure heart.
- : The compassionate support and guidance provided by Namo Amituofo to all who call upon Him.
Within the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, all beings are equal, just like Namo Amituofo. Each one of us becomes a Buddha, and our hearts and spirits naturally come into perfect sync with the Buddha. We are then able to enter the four lands and the nine levels of rebirth, according to our spiritual maturity.
The Path to Eternal
With infinite life and infinite light, we cultivate the Buddha's path until we ourselves become Namo Amituofo. The number of Buddhas who have attained such wondrous sounds is already countless, and this number continues to grow, adding infinity upon infinity. May we all cherish this opportunity to practise diligently and return to our true home.
Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.
Namo Amituofo
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