The Thousand Turns and Hundred Twists: Finding the Way Home
Teachings from Namo Amituofo on the First Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Recorded by Venerable HaiZe on 7 May 2021
Words of Namo Amituofo:
My children, within the thousand turns and hundred twists of the cycle of being reincarnated, have you found the exit to your life? This exit is not found in the external world, nor can it be obtained by seeking outside of yourself. It is within; you must look inward to find it. The Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre and the Buddha can assist you in this profound search.
Navigating the Mountain Path
Within your affinity with the Buddha, you can find the exit even on the most winding mountain paths. If you walk the straight path, you will reach your destination sooner. If you encounter thorns, you must face them directly. Clear the path, even if you are covered in scars, for there will come a time when you leave this realm and see the true road ahead.
The Trap of
People often feel they have no choice but to follow the path immediately before them. Even when they believe they are making a choice, the results are still bound by the laws of karma and destiny. We are often trapped by our own past actions, unable to see the path that leads to liberation.
The Power of Faith and Vows
At Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, if you wish to break free from the constraints of karma and destiny, you must combine your own efforts with the Buddha's . Through these two forces, those who are firm in their Faith, Vows, and Practice will move forward with courage and unwavering confidence. They will eventually realise their true nature and reach the destination: the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Mission of the Awakened
Those who have realised their true nature are capable beings. They may choose to remain in the human world for a time to guide others using the most direct and fastest methods. They lead everyone to realise their true nature, leave suffering behind, and attain rebirth in the Western Pure Land. Even if the journey involves a thousand turns and hundred twists, there will always be a time when you reach your destination and return home.
Namo Amituofo
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