Recorded and transcribed by ’s disciple, Venerable Fa Hui. On the sixteenth of August, 2025, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provided these essential teachings regarding the nature of existence.
All phenomena in this world are governed by the laws of Causal Conditions. Everything we encounter is a manifestation of these conditions, which are inherently subject to birth and death. When the causes from our past actions align, conditions gather and life arises; when those conditions disperse, life ceases. This cycle of gathering and dispersing is the fundamental rhythm of the world.
Within this constant flux of coming together and falling apart, we are all engaged in the complex work of the laws of and cause and effect. We are constantly settling debts, repaying kindness, or seeking retribution for past grievances. It is this intricate web of interactions that forms the myriad phenomena of our world. Whether in this realm or in others, all beings exist within this same framework of birth and death.
Seeing Through the Illusion
Because everything within this cycle of birth and death is transient, the people, events, objects, and environments we perceive are not permanent. They are like floating clouds or a passing dream; they are illusions, not the ultimate truth. If you can clearly recognise this reality, you will no longer be deceived by the fleeting nature of the world.
Those who truly understand this fact can:
See through the illusions of the past, present, and future.
Let go of attachments to people, events, and environments.
Achieve true Body-Mind-Spirit liberation from the burdens of the world.
Once you have let go of these heavy burdens, you can continue your diligent practice with a light heart. This allows you to elevate your spirit and begin the journey of rediscovering your true self—that which is unborn, undying, and eternally existent.
and Freedom
Those who have realised their true nature are free wherever they go. They are no longer controlled by the forces of impermanence or the karma that binds ordinary beings. They are no longer subject to the influence of , attached spirits, or demon crowds. Because they have attained this clarity, they are free to live and free to die.
For those who practise the path with fierce diligence, it is possible to realise one's true nature through the Buddha's . An awakened being who has attained this state of freedom can travel to and from the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss at will. This is the magnificent fruit of one's practice, enabling one to actively save beings who are still lost in the cycle of suffering. It is truly a great fortune for any being to encounter the Buddha's teachings.
The Sanctuary of Hsiang Kuang
Through the Buddha's blessings, one can distance oneself from the painful cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death that plagues this world. With the assistance of Namo Amituofo, one can fulfil the vow to chant Buddha's name and be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. In doing so, one leaves behind the suffering of the cycle of rebirth and successfully attains Buddhahood.
The Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Goombungee, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, is a place where Namo Amituofo is residing here. Within this sacred environment, supported by the Buddha's blessings, practitioners can attain the magnificent fruit of Pure Land practice. This is a rare and precious opportunity for all beings in the human world to secure their rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. It is truly a great fortune for all beings to have such a sanctuary in this age.
