The Truth of Existence and Non-existence

During the solemn proceedings of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, we are reminded that the boundaries between what we perceive as existence and non-existence are not fixed. They are, in truth, reflections of the state of our own hearts. This teaching, recorded by the chief writer Venerable HaiZe, serves as a guiding light for all practitioners seeking to understand the nature of reality.

The Luminous Clarity of an Unburdened Heart

Whether things appear to be finite or infinite depends entirely upon your heart. When your heart is empty of worldly attachments, it becomes clear, luminous, and vast. This is the state of true awakening. However, when your heart is filled with the clutter of worldly desires, it becomes like a landscape obscured by a thick, impenetrable fog. In such a state, it is difficult to see the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.

The Infinite Compassion of the Buddha

Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su are both present here with us. Their infinite compassion is always by your side, offering support and guidance. You should feel deep gratitude for the karmic conditions that have brought us all together in this life. Within this finite span of time, if you can look past the surface, you will perceive the infinite. This is the great fortune of all students of Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.

A Path to Eternal Liberation

While you possess a physical body, you must use it to follow the Buddha and work to save infinite suffering beings. This is the path of the Bodhisattva. When the time comes that you no longer have a physical body, you will be ready to enter the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss together with the Buddha. By letting go of the illusion of existence, you find the true, eternal life that awaits in the Western Pure Land.

Namo Amituofo