The New Atmosphere of Aspiration

The Essence of New Beginnings

Words of Namo Amituofo. Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe. On this day, July 11, 2025, Namo Amituofo offers this discourse on the nature of renewal and the path of the practitioner.

Any new atmosphere—whether it manifests as the continuation of an environment, the construction of new facilities, or a profound transformation and replacement of the old—does not arise by chance. It is fundamentally rooted in the presence of a vow, the sincerity of one's aspiration, and the reality of diligent practice. Without these three pillars, there can be no true new atmosphere.

The Heart as the Source of Renewal

We may speak of a new atmosphere, but in truth, this is a new manifestation of the heart. It arises because the heart itself has undergone a transformation. When the heart turns toward the light, the external world reflects this change. It is only through such positive, collective development that we can truly speak of a new atmosphere.

Once this new atmosphere is established, you must proceed according to your vows. What is this vow? It is the vow to save countless suffering beings and to save yourself and others, reaching the Western Pure Land and finding one's own Buddha nature. Once this grand direction is set, it is then realised within the new atmosphere you have created.

The Guidance of the Awakened

For the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and those who have realised their true nature, the work of teaching is constant. While their hearts remain unmoved and perfectly still, they teach sentient beings by observing their capacities and responding accordingly. They flow naturally with the Dharma, guiding each individual with perfect timing.

It is their deepest hope that the beings they teach can advance with steady, solid steps. Through this diligent practice, you will be able to:

• Engage in the purifying of the body, heart, and spirit.
• Open up space within your own consciousness to receive the light of the Buddha.
• Communicate directly with the Buddha through the sincerity of your practice.
• Continue to move forward in this new atmosphere, following the Buddha to save more beings.

The Compassion of Hsiang Kuang

The new atmosphere at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre is the result of the boundless compassion, tolerance, and vast mind-capacity of Practitioner Su, combined with his infinite Wisdom (Prajna). This environment exists for specific, sacred purposes:

• To save countless suffering beings from the cycle of rebirth.
• To complete the Buddha's path and attain full enlightenment.
• To fulfil the vow of descending from the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss to save sentient beings with karmic affinity, helping them leave suffering behind.

By focusing on one path and following Namo Amituofo and the Forty-eight Great Vows, we ensure our success. We hope that within this new atmosphere at Hsiang Kuang, and through the sincere aspirations of the fourfold assembly, we will all continue to move forward. Together, we follow Namo Amituofo, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, and Practitioner Su, united in our mission to save all beings and guide them to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Namo Amituofo