When the doors of the temple are opened, and the public arrives in search of , what is the duty of the fourfold assembly of disciples? It is a life of dedicated, purposeful activity. The primary responsibility of the monastics is to address the questions of sentient beings and to alleviate their profound suffering. To fulfil this sacred role, one must possess specific spiritual capabilities:
The ability to communicate directly with the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
The capacity to engage in dialogue with the Buddha and with our Teachers.
The discernment to recognise, through the tone of voice and the light in one's eyes, whether a person is truly in control of their own spirit or if they are being influenced by others.
The insight to look upon a person and immediately perceive the karmic issues currently manifesting within their body.
Discerning the Hidden Causes of Suffering
The vast majority of those who come to the temple are burdened by the inescapable realities of aging, sickness, and death. These are the fundamental challenges that every human being must eventually face. When you encounter such suffering, do you possess the true attainment or the necessary skills to provide genuine help? It is absolutely essential that you engage in constant purification and diligent practice. Without this, you cannot hope to be a vessel for the Buddha's .
Equipping the Soul with Treasures
Those who come to seek the Dharma are often looking for relief from their physical ailments, or they are seeking to invite spirits and to resolve their conflicts through . They may be searching for the path to liberation from the cycle of rebirth, or they may have a sincere wish to be reborn in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. Above all, they are searching for the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way. To assist them, you must have the Dharma as your foundation. You must be a practitioner who can transmit these teachings continuously. The following Dharma treasures are essential for this work:
The Infinite Life Sutra (The Buddha Speaks the , Infinite Life, Adornment, Purity, Impartiality, and Sutra).
The various collections of interviews and testimonies.
Buddha-name chanting machines.
The recorded teachings of Namo Amituofo.
The collected teachings of Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju.
The video recordings of the lectures given by Practitioner Su.
The Purity of Receiving the Buddha's Message
Those who communicate with the Buddhas, speak with our Teachers, or interview the spirits in this space must do so with a heart dedicated entirely to the benefit of all beings. You must never act for the sake of personal gain or private interest. Your diligent practice is the only way to dissolve your spiritual obstacles and achieve true purification. Through sincere prostrations to the Buddha, you can dissolve your and help sentient beings resolve their grievances through Chao Du.
When you are receiving a message from the Buddha, your heart must be completely empty. You must be free from other thoughts, free from other desires, and entirely devoid of subjective views. You must record the content exactly as it is received, with absolute honesty. Only after the content has been verified by Practitioner Su may it be released to the public. This is the path of the true practitioner, ensuring that the light of the Dharma remains pure and uncorrupted for all who seek it.
