Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, recorded and transcribed by ’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.
On this day, the first session of the , we reflect upon the profound truth that the Teaching Master of the of Ultimate Bliss, Namo Amituofo, is truly residing here at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Goombungee, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
The Living Presence of Namo Amituofo
This is a profound reality. If you can truly believe in this, you are one who will gain immense benefits. Namo Amituofo possesses great and boundless power. He is always ready to save beings, appearing at any time, in any space, and under any conditions to carry out the work of saving beings. For ten kalpas, Namo Amituofo has been continuously teaching the in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Yet, at this very moment, He is also here, never leaving the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, remaining with us 24/7.
If you have sincere vows and requests, and if these requests are in accordance with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, they will be fulfilled. Because Namo Amituofo is always present, He can protect and support you at any moment.
The Synergy of and Buddha's Blessing
To make progress on the path, you must engage in your own diligent practice. This includes:
Chanting Namo Amituofo: Keeping the Buddha-name in your heart at all times.
Prostrations: Bowing to the Buddha to humble the ego and purify .
Reciting the Sutras: Studying the Buddha’s words to gain wisdom and clarity.
When you combine your own efforts with the Buddha's , it is like a tiger growing wings—you become empowered to overcome any obstacle and fulfil your deepest aspirations for liberation.
Transforming to Resolve Karmic Debt
If you can truly change your personality and correct your negative habits, the results of your practice will be even more profound. When you perform spiritual deliverance, known as , your will observe that you have genuinely changed. Seeing your transformation, they are more willing to let go of their resentment, accept the resolution of past conflicts, and be saved. By changing yourself, you greatly enhance the effectiveness of your efforts to invite spirits and perform spiritual deliverance.
Heart-to-Heart Communion with the Buddha
Because Namo Amituofo is truly residing here at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, if you purify your body, mind, and spirit, you will be able to hear the Buddha’s teachings. You will be able to engage in heart-to-heart communication with Namo Amituofo at every moment. These teachings are essential for elevating your spiritual quality, which is exactly what every practitioner who seeks requires.
The Power of Visualization in Spiritual Deliverance
Please believe in the Buddha. When you perform visualization during spiritual deliverance, the moment your thought power arises, Namo Amituofo knows. He will immediately stand before you to lead the beings to the Western Pure Land. This process is not limited by distance, time, or space. The more you believe in the Buddha, the more powerful your visualization becomes. The beings you are visualizing will be able to see Namo Amituofo clearly, and thus, they will be successfully saved.
A Rare Opportunity for Liberation
We are currently in a precious period where Namo Amituofo is residing at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. For those who chant Namo Amituofo and vow to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, this location offers a unique advantage. If you can keep the Buddha-name flowing in your heart 24/7, chanting then becomes a continuous, flowing stream that never stops. You will reach a state where you know in advance when your time has come. When Namo Amituofo arrives to lead you to the West, it will be a truly magnificent moment.
Furthermore, during the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, the deceased spirits can also hear the chanting and, guided by Practitioner Su, enter the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, fulfilling their wish for rebirth. Namo Amituofo.
