The Rising and Setting Sun: Words of Namo Amituofo
A Discourse from the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss
Recorded on June 20, 2025
The Rhythms of Our World
In the vastness of the Realm, there exists a planet known as Earth. Within the solar system, it follows a precise and rhythmic orbit. As the Earth and other planets move along their designated paths, the surface of our world experiences the alternating light of the sun and the moon. This cycle is essential, allowing life on Earth to flourish and continue through the ages. The Earth is composed of vast landmasses, deep oceans, and towering mountains, all serving as a home for countless beings. Driven by the force of karmic cycles, these spirits and creatures revolve endlessly within the six realms of rebirth.
The Natural Magnetic Field
The rotation of the Earth, in harmony with the light of the sun, creates the familiar phenomenon of the sun rising in the east and setting in the west. This regular, predictable scene is not merely a physical occurrence; it is a manifestation of the natural magnetic field that permeates the universe. Every planet, every environment, and every celestial phenomenon is closely related to these natural magnetic fields. All beings—including humans, earthly creatures, and those caught in the cycle of rebirth—live together on this Earth, where the ordinary and the holy coexist.
If you can align your life with this natural magnetic field, your body, mind, and spirit will find peace and happiness. If you act in opposition to this natural magnetic field, your body, mind, and spirit will become restless, unstable, and filled with suffering. This natural magnetic field can be understood as the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way. It is the foundation that all planets and living beings must follow. Within this framework, the laws of and cause and effect are also contained.
Transcending the Physical Realm
Although the manifestation of life varies depending on the environment of each planet, every life form is influenced by these natural magnetic fields. While most beings are bound by these laws, those who have realised their true nature and the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are different. Their spirits are not constrained by these natural magnetic fields. Instead, they possess the autonomy to elevate and utilise their spiritual nature, manifesting the vow to save all beings. This provides every living creature with the precious opportunity to leave suffering behind and find happiness. This is the magnificent blessing of encountering those who have realised their true nature, as well as the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
The Power of the
Beings cannot rely on their own power alone to escape the suffering of the cycle of rebirth. They must rely on the Buddha's . Only by making a sincere vow can one achieve their goal. This is the essence of the two-power method in this age of the Dharma’s decline. By combining your own diligent practice with the power of Namo Amituofo’s blessings, you can achieve the purpose of saving yourself and others, leaving suffering behind to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
A Sanctuary of Light
The Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss exists in a space that is fundamentally different from the physical realm of Earth. It resides in a higher dimension of spiritual existence, where one can perceive the state of all spiritual and physical planets, including our own. The Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss is a self-nature Buddha-land, manifested through the Forty-eight Great Vows of Namo Amituofo. Because it is a realm of pure spirit, its magnetic field is not influenced by the natural magnetic fields of the physical universe. In this land, beings can live in a world of ultimate bliss, where they only receive all happiness and are free from all suffering. There, they can practise the Buddha's path in a realm of Infinite Life and Infinite Light, ultimately attaining Buddhahood.
The Opportunity at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
The cycle of the sun rising in the east and setting in the west maintains the phenomenon of rebirth for all beings on Earth. At this very moment, the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Goombungee, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, is where Namo Amituofo is residing here. For those in the human world, if you practise diligently, you have the opportunity to transform your karma, break free from the cycle of rebirth, and gain the autonomy to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. We urge all who see or hear these words to cherish this magnificent Dharma affinity. Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.
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