The Vow of Never Retreating
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Recorded on 13 December 2025 by Venerable HaiZe
Words of Namo Amituofo, recorded by Venerable HaiZe
13 December 2025
The Foundation of the Heart
Before any Buddha attains the supreme state of Buddhahood, they must walk the path of the . During this long and noble journey, the most vital step is the generation of Bodhicitta—the heart of Enlightenment. To generate this heart and to act upon the vows of Bodhi is the essential practice for any practitioner who wishes to ensure they never retreat from the path to Buddhahood.
When you cultivate this heart, you are aligning your own spirit with the eternal, unwavering vows of the Buddhas. It is a commitment that transcends time and space, anchoring your practice in the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.
The Infinite Vow of Namo Amituofo
Consider the example of Namo Amituofo. When he was still the monk known as , he walked the with a singular, unwavering focus: to save all boundless suffering sentient beings. This was his vow, and it became the foundation of his entire existence.
Now, eons later, that vow has reached its perfect fruition. For the past ten kalpas, the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss has been a sanctuary for infinite suffering beings. This vow to save others is a practice that never retreats; it is a work that knows no end. Namo Amituofo, the Buddha of Infinite Light and Infinite Life, continues to dwell in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, constantly reaching out to lead countless beings into his pure realm.
Walking the Path to
As practitioners, we must follow the guidance of the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, patriarchs and venerable masters, and those who have realised their true nature. We must learn the great teachings of how to realise one's true nature and attain Buddhahood. This requires us to listen to sutras and hear the , to clarify the meaning of the teachings, and to strive until we reach true Awakening.
Once you have attained Buddhahood, your work is not finished. You will continue the work of saving all boundless suffering sentient beings, maintaining an eternal, non-retreating practice in the . The holy name of Namo Amituofo will continue to flow through the universe, a beacon of hope for all who are lost.
The Assurance of the Western Land
For those who enter the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, the journey changes forever. Even if you carry into that realm, you are immediately transformed into a non-retreating Bodhisattva. In that sacred environment, you will be able to practise without ever giving rise to a single evil thought. You will attain Buddhahood in one lifetime. This is the ultimate promise and the compassionate vow of Namo Amituofo for every one of us.
Namo Amituofo
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