Words of Namo Amituofo, Recorded by Venerable HaiZe
Do Not Cling to Bodily Sensations
Interview with Gu Fangzhou (Chinese Virologist)
No Longer Distinguishing Right from Wrong
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)
's discourse reminds us that the essence of Generosity lies in the heart, not in the material value of what is given. When we practise Generosity, we must understand that it is not the quantity of wealth that determines the weight of our action. Instead, it is the state of our heart that truly matters. If we give with attachment to the act itself, or if we give while remaining attached to the form of the gift, we generate only limited . However, if we give with a heart of , without dwelling on the act, we generate infinite Virtue. Blessings are limited and visible, whereas Virtue is infinite and beyond measure.
Often, we categorise our actions to better understand the Buddha’s teachings. We speak of the three traditional forms of Generosity:
These categories are merely tools to help us learn. They are not the ultimate goal. In truth, the highest form of Generosity is that which is performed without attachment—giving whatever is needed, whenever it is needed, without a second thought. When we act with true , we do not keep a tally of how much we have given, nor do we calculate what we might receive in return. Our heart is focused solely on the needs of only sentient beings.
When one is free from the illusion of self and acts without selfishness, every action becomes an act of service for all beings. In this state, the practice of Generosity is no longer a chore or a deliberate effort; it becomes a natural part of one's life, the very centre of one's existence. By engaging in this wide-reaching Generosity, you help yourself expand your mind-capacity. The greater your mind-capacity, the more you can embrace all beings. Your Generosity will naturally extend to everyone, without discrimination or preference.
Many people only give when they feel like it, or when it aligns with their personal desires. This approach is centred on , and it often means that one remains trapped by the laws of and cause and effect. When we act based on our own preferences, we are often controlled by our past habits and cannot act with true autonomy. To break free, we must learn to give based on what the other person truly needs, rather than what we are comfortable giving. This is how we transcend the control of our own karma.
The scope of Generosity is truly limitless. Beyond the traditional forms, you can practise giving in many ways:
When you give without a heart of giving—when the act is as natural as breathing—you are not clinging to the form of the gift. By widely practising Generosity and forming good connections with all beings, you ensure that when you yourself are in need, you will naturally receive the help you require. This is the working of the laws of karma and cause and effect, the natural order of the universe. Namo Amituofo.
A candid reflection from the spirit of Elizabeth Taylor, who shares her journey from the blinding lights of Hollywood to the serene, transformative teachings of the Buddha in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
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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