The Path to True Awakening
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Namo Amituofo, recorded by the chief writer, Venerable HaiZe, on 31 July 2022.
Awareness is an indispensable condition for your practice. It is the light that guides you through the darkness of ignorance. When you possess awareness, you will naturally experience realisation. This realisation can be deep or shallow, vast or narrow, and broad or focused. However, when you reach a state of thorough and complete realisation, everything becomes clear at a glance. You will see the nature of reality with absolute clarity, and your heart will be bright and transparent. This state of clarity is the true manifestation of purification.
The Manifestation of Purification
Purification is not merely an act; it is the elevation of your spirit. Through the process of awareness and realisation, you will come to recognise the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way. You will begin to see the true facts of existence as they are. This is the very process of your practice, leading you toward the state of an awakened being. Terms such as clarity, realisation, broad awareness, and are all used to describe and explain the vital importance of this awareness in your life.
Living in the Eternal Present
A truly awakened being is fiercely diligent in their practice. They understand the relationship between the past and the present, yet they are able to separate themselves from the burdens of what has already occurred. This is because they understand that every single moment is a rebirth—a fresh, new beginning. When your heart is free from the highs and lows of emotional turbulence, you can move forward with a steady and calm spirit. This stability is the key to elevating your awareness to higher levels.
The Achievement of Buddhahood
A truly awakened being is fiercely diligent, knowing that everything they see and hear is like an illusion and not the ultimate truth. Because they understand this, they do not cling to these experiences or refuse to let them go. They possess a flexibility that is balanced by persistence and unwavering resolve. In this state, their Body-Mind-Spirit becomes entirely unobstructed. and Wisdom manifest simultaneously, and their Six Roots become pure and bright. When one reaches this state, they have truly attained the status of an awakened being and are well on their way to attain Buddhahood. This is what it means to be truly awake.
Namo Amituofo
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