Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, recorded and transcribed by ’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.
On this day, the twentieth of April, 2025, during the first session of the , Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers these profound words of guidance.
The Radiant Presence of Namo Amituofo
At this very moment, the Teaching Master of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss—Namo Amituofo—is truly present at the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre in Goombungee, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. This is a sacred sanctuary where the Buddha’s light shines brightly, offering a beacon of hope to all beings throughout the vast Realm.
Whether you are a being currently trapped within the six realms of rebirth, a sage within the Four Sacred Realms, a spirit from this world or beyond, or even those belonging to the demon path, this is your moment. This is the precise time to break free from the cycle of rebirth and the suffering spaces of the spiritual realms. You are now under the direct illumination of the Buddha’s light.
The Path to Purification and Elevation
Your spiritual quality can now be purified and elevated. By receiving the blessing of Namo Amituofo, you are granted a precious opportunity for . You may be guided to the heavenly realms, the human world, or directly to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. I urge you all: do not hesitate. Move quickly toward this light.
This is the absolute truth of our reality. To encounter Namo Amituofo in this way is a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity. If you let this chance slip away, how long will you have to wait before you can encounter Namo Amituofo again? How long will you remain trapped in the cycle of rebirth, enduring the endless suffering of these difficult spaces?
The Obstacles of the Human Condition
This is especially critical for human beings. Because of the Greed, Anger, Ignorance, Arrogance, and Doubt—and the pursuit of wealth, lust, fame, food, and sleep—you create without end. You suffer deeply within this cycle, yet you remain unaware of your own suffering. When you finally encounter the True Teachings, you often allow ignorance, arrogance, and doubt to arise in your hearts. These negative states block your progress and delay your opportunity to be nurtured by the True Teachings, preventing you from leaving suffering and gaining happiness.
Even when you begin your practice, you may encounter obstacles. If you allow doubt to take root, you will remain stuck in place, unable to move forward on the path to . Without the guidance and reminders from Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, patriarchs, and true spiritual friends, you may often lose your resolve. You might drift away from the Buddha’s path or fall into deviant paths, making it incredibly difficult to escape. It is a great tragedy to possess a human body—a vessel so well-suited for practice—and yet fail to achieve success in this lifetime.
for All Beings
For those beings currently in the Three Evil Realms—the hells, the animal realm, and the hungry ghost realm—the ability to act with autonomy is almost non-existent. However, the Buddha is filled with infinite compassion. Through the practice of Chao Du, we help these beings open up space, allowing them to receive the illumination of the Buddha’s light. They are given the chance to hear the name of Namo Amituofo and the opportunity to chant the Buddha’s name.
Under the guidance of this Chao Du, these beings can, at any time, in any place, and according to their own conditions, receive the Buddha’s light. They are led to places where they can find refuge, often the heavenly or human realms. Those who are able to chant the Buddha’s name are given the karmic opportunity to be guided by the Buddha’s light into the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
A Call to Swift Action
At this very moment, Namo Amituofo is unfolding the work of saving the world and delivering beings at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. This is a rare, once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity. I hope that all beings, whether in the human world or the spiritual realms, will hear this call and move swiftly toward it. Seize this chance to elevate the quality of your spirit, realise your true nature, leave suffering and gain happiness, and find the of rebirth in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
