The Path of No Resentment

Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

On January 24, 2026, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provided these essential teachings on the virtue of maintaining a heart free from resentment.

The Compassionate Vow to Save All Beings

Those who dedicate their lives to the compassionate work of saving beings must be prepared to take on the suffering of others. This is the path of the Bodhisattva. When one acts to rescue beings from the cycle of rebirth, one must do so without a single trace of resentment or complaint. The only desire in the heart of such a practitioner is that all beings may leave suffering behind and find happiness. This selfless dedication is the hallmark of true compassion.

Navigating the Tests of the Path

The ultimate goal of our practice is to rediscover our true self and attain eternal, pure happiness. However, the road to this realisation is filled with challenges. You will encounter various tests along the way, including tests from the Buddhas, tests from the beings you seek to save, and tests from the demons of your own mind. Even when facing these trials, you must remain steadfast and free from resentment. To harbour resentment is to create new obstacles, whereas to accept these tests with a clear heart is to move closer to the Truth.

Transforming the Karmic Body

Our current life is limited, and our physical body has a finite lifespan. Before we have fully changed our personality traits or transformed our karma, this physical form serves as a vessel for True Cultivation. It is through this body that we encounter our karmic creditors. When we experience the suffering of ageing, illness, and the inevitable challenges of life, we must respond with deep repentance rather than resentment. We must understand that the suffering we endure is a result of our own past actions, our failure to practise diligently, and our inability to change our negative personality traits. By accepting this with a heart of repentance, we transform our suffering into a path of purification.

A Sanctuary for Liberation

We are incredibly fortunate to have the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Goombungee, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. This is a place where Namo Amituofo is residing. Through the boundless compassion of Namo Amituofo and the tireless efforts of Practitioner Su, who deeply empathises with the suffering of all beings, we are provided with a sanctuary for liberation. Through the process of resolving conflicts and performing Chao Du, the spirits connected to the fourfold assembly of disciples have the precious opportunity to be saved. This is a testament to the vast and profound grace of the Buddha.

The Boundless Love of the Buddhas

The care and devotion that parents provide to their children are driven by the karmic conditions and the causes and effects of this world. In contrast, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and those who follow their path to save beings, offer a love that is infinite and unconditional. Their constant, unceasing efforts to save beings are performed without any resentment. This is the practical application of the heart of compassion, where one sees all beings as one, treating everyone with absolute equality.

The Resonance of the Buddha-name

As the sound of the Buddha-name rises, let it resonate through your heart, your mouth, and your ears. Allow the name of Namo Amituofo to orbit within you, touching every part of your being—from your head and eyes to your entire body, from your hands and feet to your very bones. Let your entire being, including your cells, your Body-Mind-Spirit, and your internal organs, be completely merged into the Buddha-name. In this state of total immersion, all the beings connected to you will also be touched by this compassion, and you will find yourself free from all resentment. Namo Amituofo.