The Profound Connection of Dharma Affinity

The Rare Gift of Dharma Affinity

The Thrice Yearning Ceremony serves as a sacred bridge between the suffering of sentient beings and the infinite compassion of Namo Amituofo. To listen to the sutras and hear the Dharma is a bond forged through countless lifetimes of cultivation. If you have not diligently practised in your past lives, how could the teachings of the Pure Land ever enter your ears? It is even more difficult to maintain the practice of chanting the Buddha-name with a sincere heart. This connection, known as Dharma affinity, is the foundation upon which your spiritual journey is built.

Nourishing the Soul with Compassion

Namo Amituofo pierces through the dimensions of space to save those with whom He has a karmic connection. He looks upon all beings with the same concern a parent feels for a child who is starving or thirsty. Because of His boundless compassion, He offers the following to all who are suffering:

• The soup of compassion to nourish your weary spirit.
• The warmth of peace to soothe your body and mind.
• The guidance to resolve the anxieties and hardships that weigh upon your heart.

You must ask yourself: when will you finally attain the state of an awakened being and live for the sake of all beings? This is the ultimate purpose of your existence.

Clearing the Clouds to See the Western Pure Land

To progress on this path, you must understand the nature of your reality. Life is like a dream, and all phenomena are illusions. Do not let these illusions disturb your body or mind. If you can let go of these attachments, the pain in your heart will eventually fade away and cease to return.

When you reach the state of no-self, you will be able to:

• Directly manifest the purity of your original nature.
• Clear away the clouds of confusion that obscure your vision.
• Finally see the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss clearly before you.

By letting go of the false, you will naturally return to the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way. Namo Amituofo is always waiting to guide you home.

Namo Amituofo