The Power of Thinking Good

The Illusory Nature of Our World

The Thrice Yearning Ceremony serves as a sacred opportunity to align our hearts with the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. During the first session, Namo Amituofo provided these essential teachings on the power of our thoughts. The illusory phenomena of this world arise solely from our thoughts. Where there is thought, there is appearance; from this, a myriad of phenomena manifest. As long as we dwell within this illusion, we remain trapped in the cycle of reincarnation. When we perceive suffering and harbour thoughts of suffering, when will this cycle ever cease?

The Burden of Suffering Thoughts

Why choose to dwell on the bad, only to compound our suffering with further pain? Instead, we must learn to think good and see good, for the heart manifests all that we experience. By choosing to focus on the positive, we begin to dismantle the patterns of suffering that have held us back for so long. This is a vital step in our spiritual journey.

Cultivating Goodness from Within

Within this illusion, if we maintain good thoughts, good appearances will naturally arise. Such goodness is cultivated from deep within the heart. The scenery we encounter is shaped by these external appearances. Transforming our environment depends entirely upon the heart, not upon external forces. When we think good, good circumstances will manifest at every moment.

The Path to Seeing Our True Nature

Naturally, all troubles will dissolve, and the heart will find perfect peace. By thinking good and seeing good, without dwelling on the bad, we shall see our true nature. This is the path to liberation, where the mind is clear, the heart is still, and the original nature is revealed in its full brilliance. Namo Amituofo.