Words of Namo Amituofo
Do Not Cling to Bodily Sensations
Interview with Gu Fangzhou (Chinese Virologist)
Interview with Li Yining (The Theoretical Founder of China's Shareholding System Reform)
Interview with Li Wenrui (Expert in Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Master of National Medicine)
Cells of Namo Amituofo
Words of , recorded by Chief Writer Venerable HaiZe.
How many people and events do you distinguish between 'the other' and '' in your daily life? We often perceive the ups and downs of human relationships as separate from ourselves, yet they are all governed by and the causes and effects. If you look at these interactions with a calm and peaceful heart, you will realise that both the other and the self are made of the same flesh and blood. Both are accumulations of Goodness and evil deeds, and both possess a sensitive, innate awareness. However, this awareness is often covered by layers of confusion, making it difficult to see clearly. In truth, the hearts of the self and the other are the same; it is only because of our confusion and the karmic seeds we have planted that we appear different, and our actions—whether Goodness or evil—diverge.
We have wandered through the six realms of existence for countless lifetimes. The cycle of birth, aging, sickness, death, along with the suffering and distress that accompany them, are all intertwined with our past deeds. If you feel that you have met someone before, know that it was merely in the dreams of the past. When we meet again in this life, what will happen? It depends entirely on our vows and our diligent practice. Will we allow ourselves to be led by our back into the six realms of existence, or will we practise with persistence to transform karma and see their true nature?
Please use the chanting of the Buddha-name to purify your heart. Use it to purify the relationship between the other and the self, and to cleanse the pollution and evil within. You must engage in diligent practice and never stop. By doing so, you will eventually return to your original true self. The distinction between 'the other' and 'the self' does not exist in the ultimate reality. It does not exist between this world and other lands, between the vast void and the galaxy, or between the six realms of existence and the four holy states. It is not limited by time or space. In truth, there is no 'other' and no 'self'—all is one.
This is the ultimate truth of the universe. If you can realise this through , open your mind-capacity to embrace all beings, and use Wisdom (Prajna) to untie the knots of worry and attachment, you will be a true disciple of the Buddha. By following the Buddha's path, you will be able to break through your limitations, see their true nature, and fulfil your potential. Namo Amituofo.
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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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