The Heart of Oneness: Teachings on Practitioner Su

Words of Namo Amituofo. Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

The Shared Essence of All Beings

All sentient beings and all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas possess the same true self. The distinction between a Buddha and a sentient being, or between the holy and the ordinary, arises solely from the state of confusion or awakening. When one is lost in confusion, one remains a sentient being; when one is awakened, one is a Buddha. Yet, in essence, there is no separation.

Buddhas and Bodhisattvas save beings within the state of oneness, without any discrimination. They act with an equal heart to rescue all, fulfilling the reality of saving beings. They manifest throughout the Dharma Realm and the Saha world, appearing in different times and spaces due to varying Causal Conditions. Whether on different planets or in different nations, they use various languages, ages, identities, and roles to teach those with whom they have a connection. Their sole purpose is to save all boundless suffering sentient beings and help them leave suffering behind.

The Diligent Path of Practitioner Su

Practitioner Su manifests in this life as a lay practitioner. Through fiercely diligent practice and the power of chanting Buddha's name, his skills have become profound. He has achieved the state of an awakened being. By taking on the suffering of beings, he has moved Namo Amituofo to descend into this world. Through the combined power of his own practice and the Buddha’s power, he saves countless beings and demon crowds, guiding them into the Western Land of Dharma Nature.

This is the manifestation of Practitioner Su’s broad Dharma affinity with those whose spiritual foundations are now fully matured. He does not distinguish between this world and others, nor between ordinary beings and demons. He transcends the limits of time and space, revealing the truth of oneness.

A Beacon for the Path of Awakening

Today, in his mission to save human beings, Practitioner Su faces interference from demons and slander from the world. Yet, amidst these hardships, his unwavering faith in the Buddha and in himself, combined with his vow and practical actions to save all boundless suffering sentient beings, serves as a model for all. He is a guide for:

• Those who vow to be reborn in the West.
• Those who strive to realise their true nature.
• Those who teach and transform other beings.

Those who encounter this, believe, and receive the teachings are truly blessed. For those who have not yet encountered it, or who have encountered it but do not yet believe, their Dharma affinity is not yet fully matured. They will wait for future connections, and in time, they will surely be saved.

Namo Amituofo