The Priceless Heart: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Guide to True Practice from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
The Priceless Nature of the Heart
These teachings were delivered by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju on the tenth of February, 2023, and recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe. The heart is truly priceless. A heart that is upright, powerful, unshakeable, and filled with meditative concentration is the most precious treasure one can possess. When you maintain such a heart, you can lead both your body and your spirit to chant Namo Amituofo with sincerity and focus.
This priceless heart serves as an anchor for your spirit. It prevents your soul from becoming scattered or lost, and it simultaneously promotes the health and vitality of your physical body. Because your spirit is composed of various elements of , it requires the stable and powerful energy generated by the sincere chanting of the Buddha-name. When you chant with a focused heart, your spirit remains secure and is not easily led astray by external influences.
The Radiance of the Buddha-Name
The cells within your body also benefit immensely from this practice. Each cell receives the light of the Buddha-name and the positive energy that flows from a heart dedicated to the truth. This process of purification has profound effects: it transforms the energy of your , calms attached spirits, neutralises the influence of demon crowds, and prevents spiritual obstacles from manifesting in your daily life.
Even if karmic creditors do appear, a heart that is firmly established in the Buddha-name makes it much easier to resolve these conflicts. Through the power of , these beings can be saved, which significantly reduces the obstacles on your path of practice. By maintaining this diligence and refusing to be lazy, you will find the strength to break through any test or difficult situation, ultimately ensuring your success in practice. This is why a heart that knows how to chant Namo Amituofo properly is truly priceless.
The Heart as the Navigator of Rebirth
The heart is the ultimate guide for your journey through the six realms of existence. Whether you are destined for the cycle of reincarnation or for rebirth in the of Ultimate Bliss, it is your heart that leads your body and spirit along the path. Your heart, filled with faith and the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo, has the power to influence your impermanent body and your ever-changing spirit, bringing about transformative changes.
Consider the choices that lie before you: Will you allow your body to become aged and powerless, or will you maintain a body that is strong and capable of serving all beings? Will you succumb to the cycle of illness and unbearable pain, or will you cultivate a body that is healthy and free from suffering? Will you be a spirit lost in the cycle of reincarnation, facing the helplessness of death without knowing where you are going? Or will you be a spirit who understands the truth, who vows to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, and who chants Namo Amituofo with such stability that no external force can interfere with your journey to the West?
Protecting Your Priceless Treasure
A heart that possesses faith, that is dedicated to chanting Namo Amituofo, and that has a clear and firm direction toward rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss is beyond measure. You must cherish, protect, and nourish this priceless heart with great care. By doing so, you will join the path of realising one's true nature and attaining Buddhahood, a path dedicated to saving the world and rescuing all suffering beings. May we all walk this path together, guided by the light of Namo Amituofo.
Namo Amituofo
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