Recorded and transcribed by ’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe. On the twenty-fifth of May, 2025, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offered these teachings: The six-character name, Namo Amituofo, possesses merits that are truly magnificent and beyond measure. Namo Amituofo, in His infinite , protects all beings. Within this sacred name, the Forty-eight Great Vows are fully contained, and every single vow contributes its boundless merit and virtue to the name itself.
The Universal Buddha, whose presence permeates the entire Realm, embodies virtues and that are inconceivable. All of these are infused into every single sound of the Buddha-name as you chant. The great, awe-inspiring power and the fearless strength of Namo Amituofo are likewise present in every syllable you recite.
The Path of Bodhicitta
To truly succeed in your practice, you must arouse the mind and single-mindedly recite Namo Amituofo. This is the essential foundation for your journey. When you focus your entire heart on chanting the holy name, you are aligning yourself with the Buddha's own intent. Arousing the Bodhi mind is the primary reason that your wish for rebirth in the of Ultimate Bliss can be fulfilled. This is a truth that every practitioner who aspires to reach the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss must understand clearly.
Healing and Purification
Chanting Namo Amituofo is profoundly beneficial because it allows you to eliminate disasters and obstacles. When you chant with a sincere heart, the Buddha-light manifests from your mouth, causing external spirits and negative influences to retreat quickly. Furthermore, chanting is the most effective way to dissolve and resolve conflicts with your . When you recite the name, the karmic creditors and various beings residing within your body hear the holy name and find peace. As the name continues to resonate within their hearts, their resentment softens, and the karmic debts are gradually resolved.
The Shortcut to Buddhahood
Chanting also serves as a powerful tool for personal transformation. It helps you to soften your personality, eventually changing it until all negative traits are gone. As you let go of your ego, your heart becomes filled with and purity, and this is precisely when the transformation of your karma occurs. Chanting is the shortcut to Buddhahood, a magnificent path that allows you to simultaneously practise the Three Learnings of , Samadhi, and Wisdom, while fulfilling the Six Perfections. This is an inconceivable reality that every practitioner of the Pure Land path should deeply appreciate.
the Buddha Within
As you chant, you naturally cultivate compassion and wisdom. You begin to see the suffering of all beings, and a profound sense of compassion arises in your heart, leading to the vow that all beings may leave suffering behind and find happiness. When your practice achieves success, the beings within your own body are the first to be saved, as you rescue them from their suffering and guide them toward rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Through the Buddha's blessings infused within the name, the filth of your body, mind, and spirit is removed, and the purification of your Six Roots is revealed. When you attain the , the wisdom of the Dharma is manifested, and you reach the moment of Awakening to your true self. By maintaining continuous chanting without interruption, you awaken the Buddha within your own heart. When your true nature is revealed and your inner light shines forth, you realise that you are one with the Buddha. Namo Amituofo.
