The Path to Buddhahood: An Interview with Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva
An Interview with Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva
Recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Shi Faxin, on December 29, 2020
The Compassionate Watch of the Holy Ones
This interview was recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Shi Faxin, on the twenty-ninth of December, 2020. From the furthest reaches of the universe, the work of continues. Practitioner Su, the of Ultimate Bliss joins in this magnificent endeavour. We, the holy assembly, can clearly see the suffering of this world, the constant changes in the human heart, and the infinite number of spirits contained within the vastness of space.
If these beings possess even a single thread of Buddha-nature, we can provide our support and . However, if they remain lost, tumbling endlessly in the ocean of , we and Namo Amituofo wait with infinite patience. We wait for that singular moment of clarity when a being’s mind awakens, allowing us to reach out and rescue them. Yet, under the laws of the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, the dimensions of space differ. Unless a being’s thoughts can resonate with the frequency of the Pure Land, it is difficult to bridge that gap. The Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss is not only the final destination for the spirit; it is also the Pure Land that exists within the heart of every human being. Those who are in sync with this frequency find it right before their eyes, while those who are not remain ten billion lands away.
The Great Vow of Practitioner Su
At this present time, the one in the human world who is truly in sync with the Western Pure Land is Practitioner Su. Practitioner Su has fulfilled the original vow made when descending from the West into this worldly realm. Furthermore, he has expanded that vow to be a thousand, even ten thousand times greater and further reaching. His vision encompasses the entire Realm. Wherever he goes, the space his eyes behold and the earth his feet tread upon are transformed, as he brings the majestic power of the name of Namo Amituofo to every corner of the Dharma Realm.
The beings who are influenced and transformed by this power are diverse and numerous: the physical world of mountains and rivers that our eyes can see; the layers of hidden spaces where spirits suffer the consequences of their past actions; the holy ones who have achieved success in their practice but have not yet realised the Western Pure Land; and the demon crowds with extreme and stubborn personalities. All these various types of beings are being transformed. Within the Dharma Realm, they are turning towards Goodness, becoming a powerful force that now works alongside Practitioner Su to save the world.
Cleansing the Collective
Recently, in response to the world’s disasters, the need for rain in Australia, and the global pandemic, we have worked to purify the human heart. We, the Western Three Saints, the Bodhisattvas of the Pure and Vast Ocean, and the holy assembly of the Western Pure Land who have karmic affinities with Practitioner Su, have all participated in this work. During the process of Chao Du, the chanting of the Buddha-name never ceases. This creates a massive magnetic field throughout the entire void, which helps to purify hearts that are burdened by grievances and forced to compromise, hearts filled with lust and desire, hearts consumed by greed and attachment, and hearts driven by impatience and the pursuit of quick success.
When a single thought is purified and a single good intention manifests, it changes the entire environment and the collective magnetic field. The murky, polluted energy accumulated by evil thoughts no longer piles up; instead, it dissipates. As the reaches out to save all sentient beings, and as every Dharma method resonates in harmony, the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss opens its gates wide every single day to receive beings. New Buddha-children are constantly entering the Western Pure Land. The dark corners of the void are shrinking, and beings across various dimensions are and finding their way out of suffering. The number of these beings is truly immeasurable.
The Only Path to True Liberation
For this reason, the sound of Practitioner Su’s Dharma talks resonates throughout the entire void. From the sages at the level of Equal down to the beings in the hells, all are learning through the meaning of these teachings that seeking rebirth in the Western Pure Land is the only path to true liberation.
The of Practitioner Su and his heart, which is perfectly in sync with the Buddha, make it so that this place is the Western Pure Land, and the Western Pure Land is this place. The fourfold assembly of disciples here must cherish this opportunity doubly. You must find the Pure Land within your own hearts and reclaim the vow to follow the Buddha. This magnificent Dharma is the bright lamp of the worldly realm. Everyone is a Buddha; you only need to find your Buddha-heart and polish it until it shines once more. To help others become a Buddha is, in essence, to achieve your own Buddhahood. Namo Amituofo.
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