The Pilgrimage of the Heart

The Search That Ends Within

You may search the world over, wearing out your iron shoes in the process, only to realise that what you seek was never lost. Your true self has always resided within your heart. Once you have attained the necessary skills and realised your true nature, you will see that there is nothing to seek. Everything is originally empty, yet it possesses the qualities of permanence, bliss, true self, and purity. However, sentient beings are trapped in the appearance of suffering, and it is our duty to rescue them from this state.

The Compassionate Pilgrimage

When you have no thought of self, your heart is filled only with sentient beings. Your body is no longer used for your own desires, but for the work of the Dharma. This is the true meaning of a pilgrimage. Relying on these two feet, you travel to the ends of the earth, from the highest mountain peaks to the deepest valleys, leaving no place unvisited. Every place you pass, every person you encounter, and every sound you hear is a connection from the past.

• You may encounter those you once passed by in a crowd, sharing only a brief nod or a smile.You may meet those who were once your parents, teachers, or elders.You may cross paths with former family members, disciples, or Dharma protectors from this world or other realms.

When you meet them again, it is because your karmic affinity continues. Through the connection of the Buddha-name, they shall all be saved.

Connecting Through the Buddha-Name

Even if there was no prior connection, the moment you chant the name of Namo Amituofo, a new connection is formed. In that instant, the karmic ties are resolved, and the path to liberation is opened. The Dharma Body performs the work of Chao Du wherever you go, and the Buddha-name follows your every step. All who are encountered are meant to be saved, guided toward the celestial realms and the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This teaching was recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

Namo Amituofo