The Message of the Wind and the Light

Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

On the third of November, 2023, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offered these words of wisdom to all who seek the path of liberation.

The Sorrow Within the Wind

When the wind blows, the wailing sound it makes is not merely a movement of air. It is a message, telling us of the deep sorrow and the silent weeping within the hearts of Wandering Spirits and sentient beings who have lost their way. These beings carry heavy burdens of past grievances and unfulfilled longings, and their cries echo through the natural world, seeking a place of refuge.

At the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, we have the capacity to receive these voices. By writing memorial tablets, we provide a focus for their spirits, helping to calm their hearts and minds. Because of this compassionate connection, these beings are able to receive the grace of Chao Du, finding the peace they have long sought.

The Sanctuary of Light

Observe the kangaroos as they jump across the grounds of Hsiang Kuang. When they stop and stand in a line, facing the centre, they are not merely acting on instinct. They are telling us something profound: they see the light emanating from the small white house ahead; they perceive that this light is filled with kindness and benevolence; and they understand, with a clarity that often eludes humans, that they will not be harmed within this sacred space.

This is the power of a sanctuary where Namo Amituofo truly abides. Even the animals can sense the purity and safety that this environment provides.

The Path of Listening and Transformation

At Hsiang Kuang, when we gather to listen to the sutras and hear the Dharma, we are blessed to receive the teachings of Namo Amituofo and the guidance of my humble self. Through the clear explanations provided by Practitioner Su, we convey the message to all who are present: sentient beings with karmic affinity throughout the Ten Directions of the Dharma Realm, all beings currently present at the ceremony to listen to the Dharma, beings residing within the Dharma-Nature Land, the fourfold assembly of disciples, and the karmic creditors residing within our own bodies.

All these beings are invited to listen to the Dharma together. Each one, according to their own capacity, will gain unique benefits. By doing so, they can cleanse the dust and pollution from their Body-Mind-Spirit. They learn to recognise their past mistakes, make necessary adjustments, and understand clearly what should and should not be done in their journey toward awakening.

Resolving the Cycle of Revenge

When karmic creditors hear the Dharma, they come to understand the truth of karmic retribution and the cycle of revenge. They become willing to resolve these conflicts and accept the liberation of Chao Du. This is a vital moment for them to turn from confusion to awakening. It is also a crucial method for saving beings and guiding them to rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

All disciples must listen with respect, absorb these teachings, and truly change your ways. Only then will you be able to receive the true benefits of the Dharma. Namo Amituofo.