Words of Namo Amituofo as recorded by Venerable HaiZe
Do Not Cling to Bodily Sensations
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Interview with Zhao Ning (Co-founder of WuXi AppTec)
No Longer Distinguishing Right from Wrong
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Words of , recorded by Venerable HaiZe, March 5, 2023.
No-self is not merely a philosophical concept; it is a profound spiritual state. It resides within the realm of the spirit and the heart. When one truly embodies the state of no-self, it is not something that is forced or performed for others to see. Instead, it is a natural expression that manifests through one's daily actions. It presents itself as a deep, serene stillness, much like a vast lake without a single ripple to disturb its surface.
What does it mean to reach this state? It is the simplicity and brightness that emerges after one has diligently practised the purification of the heart. This transformation involves several key aspects:
This state is not something one can force; it arises spontaneously as the result of sincere and persistent practice. It is the natural manifestation of a heart that has been cleansed of its impurities.
Most people live their lives trapped in a world of "self." We are accustomed to living selfishly, constantly thinking of our own needs, our own desires, and our own protection. We dwell in a world of turbidity, where the ego is the centre of everything. To realise no-self, one must learn to extract oneself from this vast, polluted environment. By using the methods of purification, we can refine our inner being. Through this process, our original face—the true self—is finally revealed.
There is a fundamental difference between the limited and the infinite:
Every being possesses this original nature, which is the Buddha-nature. It is a vast, luminous treasury that knows no division between "you" and "me."
In this state of oneness, the distinction between self and others dissolves. All beings are part of me, and I am part of all beings. This is why one can truly reach the state of no-self. When we dedicate everything to the benefit of all beings, there is not a single trace of the ego remaining. Because I am also one of these beings, I have already merged into the collective life of all. In this unity, we find the ultimate peace and the true path to Buddhahood.
Namo Amituofo
A candid reflection from the spirit of Elizabeth Taylor, who shares her journey from the blinding lights of Hollywood to the serene, transformative teachings of the Buddha in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Michael Jackson shares his journey from the pressures of global fame to the peace of the Western Pure Land, revealing the truth behind his life and his ultimate deliverance.
Helen Keller, the renowned deaf-blind philanthropist, shares her journey from the darkness of the ghost realm to the light of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, guided by the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
Albert Einstein, once considered the most brilliant mind in human history, reflects on his life, the nature of 'science' versus the Truth of the Dharma, and his existence in the Western Pure Land.
Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, reflects on his life, his political career, and his profound journey from the depths of hell to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
This is a record of an interview with Kim Il Sung, the founder and former leader of North Korea, who sought deliverance 32 years ago. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
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