The Protection of the Dragon and Heaven Dharma Protectors
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Seventh Day of the Taiwan, Hong Kong, and World Disaster Relief and Blessing Dharma Assembly
The Constant Presence of Guardians
The assembly is a sacred time for reflection and purification. On this seventh day, Namo Amituofo offers profound guidance regarding the unseen guardians who walk alongside us. The Dragon and Heaven Dharma Protectors are always present on this path. They are united in their purpose, dedicated to protecting those who diligently practise the path. Most people in this world are unaware that these guardians are constantly present, observing every word, action, and thought we manifest. Even when the Buddha's presence is not yet fully realised by the world, these guardians remain steadfast, their and for the Dharma never wavering.
The Criteria for Divine Protection
Why do these powerful beings follow and support us? Their protection is not arbitrary; it is strictly based on the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way. The Dragon and Heaven Dharma Protectors follow and support us based on three fundamental pillars:
- Protecting the Dharma: They act to ensure the continuity and integrity of the Buddha's teachings.
- Upholding the True Teachings: They support the spread of the authentic Dharma, which leads beings to liberation.
- Ensuring Right Conduct: They assist those whose actions are in accordance with the Dharma, ensuring that our practice remains pure and effective.
Aligning with the Universal Principle
The Dragon and Heaven Dharma Protectors are with us at every moment. If you can conduct yourself with righteousness, you will find that as you move forward on your spiritual journey, these benevolent beings will be right behind you, offering their support and protection. The Dharma flows from the void, and those who walk the path of righteousness are naturally held in the protective thoughts of the Buddhas. When your heart is aligned with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, you are never truly alone.
The Path to
The True Teachings of Namo Amituofo are being proclaimed across the world today. For those who receive these teachings, the Dragon and Heaven Dharma Protectors stand with you, helping to dissolve disasters and resolve karmic debts. To truly understand this, one must not only grasp the Truth intellectually but also embody it in every action. Only by walking the path of righteousness can one achieve the true practice of awakening. We must remain diligent, for it is through this consistent effort that we find our way back to our original nature. Words of Namo Amituofo recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Shi Faxi.
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