Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Do Not Cling to Bodily Sensations
Interview with Yangling Dorje (Former Chairman of the CPPCC of the Tibet Autonomous Region)
Interview with Zhao Ning (Co-founder of WuXi AppTec)
No Longer Distinguishing Right from Wrong
Interview with Li Yining (The Theoretical Founder of China's Shareholding System Reform)
My dear children, are you willing to set aside your stubborn and clinging hearts? Can you treat the Buddha as a trusted elder, or even a compassionate father, and become like a pure, innocent child who listens without reservation?
When you stand before the Buddha, look into the Buddha's eyes and join your palms with true sincerity. When you are willing to bring your hands together at your chest, you can share your deepest burdens with the Buddha. You may bring to the Buddha:
If you tell the Buddha these things, and if the Buddha can be of assistance, you will have the opportunity to hear the Buddha's answer while listening to the sutras and hearing the . You may also find sudden moments of while performing prostrations or chanting the name of . In those moments, you will immediately recognise your mistakes, repent, and resolve to never commit them again.
The moment you choose to believe in the Buddha, the doubts in your heart are dispelled, and the pollution of your mind is purified. At this time, the messages and mental guidance that the Buddha transmits to you become easy to receive. You will be able to directly perceive the Buddha's teachings. If you are willing to listen and follow these instructions, you will gain the benefit of avoiding mistakes and living in accordance with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.
Why has Namo Amituofo come to the human world and taken up residence at the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre? It is entirely to save you. The Buddha has come to rescue all beings and to save you, my children, from the cycle of rebirth and the suffering of . The Buddha wishes to help you move far away from the sufferings of birth, aging, sickness, and death, and to assist you in returning to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Now that you have stepped through the gates of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, please believe in the Buddha. Although you may not be able to see the Buddha physically standing before your eyes or beside you, you should be able to feel the Buddha's sincere and true heart in saving all beings. Therefore, please set aside your internal defences and your need for self-protection. Open your heart and accept the Buddha's words, the teachings of Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, and the direct, honest guidance of Practitioner Su.
If you truly repent, change your ways, and follow these teachings, you will receive genuine benefits. These benefits are not external wealth, but rather an inner sense of stability and peace. These are things that money cannot buy, for they can only be attained when you truly set aside your doubts and believe in the Buddha.
In fact, the moment you believe in the Buddha, it signifies that your are no longer holding onto you so tightly. It shows that you are willing to resolve these conflicts with them, thereby untying the knots of resentment and pain between you. If you can combine this with a heart of true sincerity and repentance, that is the best approach of all.
Because you cannot see or hear the mistakes and transgressions you have committed in the past, you are often unable to admit your faults or issue a true heart of repentance. This makes it difficult to resolve the conflicts with your karmic creditors, who continue to seek balance, causing you to experience , aging, sickness, and other forms of suffering. However, the Buddha and Practitioner Su will do their utmost to help you. They will encourage your karmic creditors to resolve these conflicts with you, to accept what is sought and wished for, and to find peace of mind. Once they accept this resolution, they may leave your body, enter the Dharma-Nature Land, or join the assembly in chanting the Buddha's name to enter the golden light, thereby resolving these karmic knots once and for all.
If you believe in the Buddha, you must also rely on your own strength. You must be diligent in your practice, which includes:
Do not rely solely on the power of the Buddha, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, or Practitioner Su. If you do not practise yourself, the help they can provide is limited. This makes it difficult for the dual-power method of the Pure Land school to truly exert its maximum effectiveness in helping you cultivate, dissolve your karma, and remove your obstacles. Only when your own efforts and the power of the Buddha advance together can you purify yourself further and further, and gain the opportunity to realise your true nature, save the world, and rescue all beings.
Namo Amituofo
A candid reflection from the spirit of Elizabeth Taylor, who shares her journey from the blinding lights of Hollywood to the serene, transformative teachings of the Buddha in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Michael Jackson shares his journey from the pressures of global fame to the peace of the Western Pure Land, revealing the truth behind his life and his ultimate deliverance.
Helen Keller, the renowned deaf-blind philanthropist, shares her journey from the darkness of the ghost realm to the light of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, guided by the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
Albert Einstein, once considered the most brilliant mind in human history, reflects on his life, the nature of 'science' versus the Truth of the Dharma, and his existence in the Western Pure Land.
Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, reflects on his life, his political career, and his profound journey from the depths of hell to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
This is a record of an interview with Kim Il Sung, the founder and former leader of North Korea, who sought deliverance 32 years ago. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
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