The Hidden Mysteries of the Human Body

This is a record of an interview with Master Chang Gao, who shares his insights on the spiritual potential of the human body, recorded at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. This account reflects upon the profound capabilities attained through dedicated practice and the path to spiritual awakening. It was recorded by the chief writer, Shi Faxin, on July 31, 2019.

Master Chang Gao speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. I am Chang Gao. As a practitioner, I wish to share with everyone the hidden mysteries contained within the human body—mysteries that many are curious about, yet remain unseen in the ordinary world. People are naturally drawn to the unknown, to the spaces and dimensions that lie beyond the reach of our physical senses. However, the body itself is a vessel of immense potential, provided one knows how to cultivate it correctly.

The Eyes: Seeing Beyond the Surface

Consider the eyes. In their ordinary state, they perceive the world around us. But when one begins to cultivate, the eyes become capable of clearly foreseeing the hearts of others. You can perceive the thoughts within a person's mind, understand their current state of being, and gain a deep, intuitive grasp of their true character. This is merely the surface, the most basic level of perception.

When one undergoes a deeper level of purification, the vision expands significantly. You begin to see different dimensions of space and the various spirits or life forms that inhabit them. You can clearly understand your own past and the pasts of others. Furthermore, once you make the sincere vow to perform Chao Du for sentient beings, your vision opens even further, allowing you to witness vast and profound realms. You might see the space within a single grain of sand, the intricate life within an ant colony, the past lives of birds, the origins of atmospheric factors, or even the breathtaking sights of planets countless light-years away, teeming with immeasurable life forms.

The Ears: Listening to the Sounds of the Dharma Realm

The ears, too, are capable of far more than just hearing the speech of the human world. Beyond the sounds of our daily lives, the voices and vibrations of the various realms of existence become perfectly clear. Whether it is the sounds right in front of you, the sounds from ten miles away, the echoes from beyond our Earth, or the deep, resonant vibrations from beneath the ground—all of these can be heard if one chooses to listen. Conversely, if one chooses not to, one can simply return to a state of pure silence and stillness.

Taste and the Purity of the Six Roots

Even the sense of taste becomes incredibly sensitive. One can discern and clearly perceive various flavours and scents—the unique aromas of this space, the distinct scents of other dimensions, and even the sublime, heavenly fragrance of the lotus flowers in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. When the Six Roots are in contact with the Six Dusts without any obstruction, it is a sign of true, authentic practice and purification.

The Dharma Body and the Great Vow of Deliverance

This purification is a process of step by step cultivation. It requires one to be free of wandering thoughts, free of excessive ego, and free of rigid opinions or concepts. By following the conditions of the moment with a free and easy heart, one can rediscover the innate instincts of the true self within a state of clarity and purity. When the Dharma Body is realised, one can travel across the vast expanse of the universe. With a heart of great compassion, one can guide the sentient beings of the various Dharma realms toward the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

This is not a task that can be accomplished in a single day or night; it requires the virtues cultivated through genuine, rigorous practice. The Dharma Realm is boundless, without edges, and saving sentient beings is by no means a simple matter. Beings in the six realms of existence are often trapped by their own attachments and fixed ideas, which is precisely why they have lost the opportunity to rediscover their original nature.

The Power of the Buddha-Name

As the human body is purified, it becomes a conduit that connects with the Dharma Realm. The more one purifies, the clearer and more vivid this connection becomes. Layer upon layer of space can be broken through simply because of one's sincere vow to save others. If you could see the spirits existing right beside you, you would never dare to be lazy. You would hold onto the Buddha-name 24/7, because a single recitation of the Buddha-name is enough to save a sentient or non-sentient being.

A single recitation of the Buddha-name can bring peace to the human heart; a single recitation can resolve the suffering of illness; and a single recitation can even deliver ten thousand spirits to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Our Master leads us in this work of Chao Du, a process that can be verified daily. It is a path that everyone can find, for the Buddha’s teachings are equal, and the true self is equal in all. You are the greatest initiator of this process. The Universal Buddha is hidden within the Dharma Realm, and it can truly be realised. The compassion of the Buddha is vast and boundless, reaching every corner of the universe. Namo Amituofo."