The Hidden Sentient Beings Within Everyday Objects

This is a record of an interview with Venerable Chang Gao, who shares profound insights regarding the spiritual dimensions residing within inanimate objects. He now resides in the Western Pure Land. This account was recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on March 15, 2023.

Venerable Chang Gao speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. I am Venerable Chang Gao. It is a privilege to share these observations with you today regarding the nature of the spaces that surround us. Since Practitioner Su’s Dharma Body has opened these spiritual dimensions, we have all come to realise that sentient beings exist within every conceivable space. It is a reality that most people in the human world are entirely unaware of, yet it influences their lives in ways they cannot begin to imagine."

The Mystery of Inanimate Objects

"Think about it—every single object around us contains a space, and within those spaces, there are sentient beings. Some are benevolent, while others are malevolent. It is quite fascinating, really. Consider a simple pair of scissors: you might have two pairs of the exact same model, yet one cuts smoothly while the other is constantly difficult to use. Or think of a computer of the same brand and specifications; one might last for years, while another breaks down within days of purchase. These occurrences are common in human life, and one of the primary reasons for this is the difference in the sentient beings residing within those objects. Whether the sentient beings within these objects are good or not, as long as we use the Buddha-name to purify them, we can help them be transformed by the power of the Buddha. At the same time, this helps them to depart from those spaces and find a better path."

The Reach of the Golden Light

"In the Chao Du performed by Practitioner Su’s Dharma Body, it is not only the sentient beings in the vast spaces—the earth, the clouds, the mountains, and the oceans—that are saved. Even the spaces within the small, everyday items we use in our daily lives can receive the benefit of this deliverance. Most of these items are kept inside our homes. When Practitioner Su’s Dharma Body brings forth a vast expanse of golden light to perform Chao Du for the earth, that golden light shines down from above. Everything on the earth—houses, animals, plants, and all manner of objects—is simultaneously illuminated by the golden light. I have witnessed how the spaces within many of these objects are opened at that very moment. Whether it is the electrical appliances in a house, the furniture, the roof tiles, or the bricks, there are sentient beings residing within every single one of them. Every day, a vast number of these sentient beings are liberated from their spaces. It is truly magnificent."

Purifying the Cellular Realm

"The holy name of Namo Amituofo is truly inconceivable. Now, under the Chao Du of Practitioner Su, this Buddha-name is being rapidly brought into every single space. This even extends to the cellular spaces within the human body. Every cell and every pore of the human body is being infused with the holy name of Namo Amituofo, purifying the heart of every person and continuously bringing Goodness to the entire planet. Namo Amituofo."