The Path to Awakening and Buddhahood
Teachings from Namo Amituofo at the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
The Manifestation of the True Teachings
Teachings from Namo Amituofo:
When you truly realise your self-nature, you see your true face. The manifests in this world to turn the tide of the -ending age. The True Teachings have reappeared, showing the way to the West. Becoming a Buddha and taking full charge of your own destiny is not a difficult task if you have the right guidance.
During the , the disciple asked: "My Buddha, your is boundless. I humbly ask, should I record the Buddha's words, or should I receive messages from the sentient beings present?"
The Rare Opportunity for Liberation
Namo Amituofo responded with these words of wisdom:
We rejoice in the presence of all who have gathered for this Dharma assembly today. Each of you has opened the doors of your heart to the light of the Dharma. It is our deepest wish that all sentient beings may leave suffering behind and find true happiness. Let us be of one heart and one vow, chanting the holy name of Namo Amituofo together.
In the Western Pure Land, the great assembly of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas is busy welcoming all beings who seek refuge. To enter the Western Pure Land and become a new Buddha is a rare and precious event; it is a matter that is difficult to hear of, yet you have heard it today. This path is difficult to obtain, yet you have obtained it. Therefore, you must strive to realise your true self-nature as early as possible.
Walking the Path at Hsiang Kuang
Do not let the hard work and the arduous journey of Practitioner Su go to waste. Because the path is now open, you can enter the Western Pure Land. Our vow will continue to accompany you on your journey, helping you cross this stretch of the road toward the West. The Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre is a place of true practice, where every step you take is a step upon the path to the Western Pure Land.
Each person who has a karmic connection is waiting for the conditions to ripen. One by one, you will all return to sit before the Buddha. Although it may seem difficult to expand your reach at this moment, the time will come when you will be able to fully unfold your potential. Everything is difficult at the beginning, but as you continue to practise, you will gradually learn to let go of your attachments.
This is also the promise of the time when teacher and student shall meet again in the light of the Pure Land.
Namo Amituofo
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