The Wisdom of Inviting Spirits

The Thrice Yearning Ceremony is a profound opportunity for spiritual purification and connection with the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. During the first session of this ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offered vital guidance regarding the act of inviting spirits and the internal work required of a practitioner.

The Art of Inviting Spirits

To invite spirits to leave the physical body requires genuine skill. When spirits move from one body to another, it is not a sign of a truly great person. Each spirit reveals its own nature and emotions, which are often the result of past karmic actions. At this moment, every past debt comes to be settled. We must understand that these interactions are governed by the laws of cause and effect.

Protecting the Mind from Disturbance

I urge all disciples to gather your body, mind, and spirit. Within your heart, you must cease all thoughts and fluctuations. Do not allow your karmic creditors to be disturbed. Once these spirits are awakened, they will naturally seek repayment for past grievances. If you are not careful, you will be the one to suffer greatly. Maintaining a calm and steady heart is essential to prevent unnecessary suffering for both yourself and the spirits you invite.

Transforming Personality and Habits

If you wish to succeed in your practice, you must change your personality traits and habits. You must work to eliminate these latent habits or bad character traits until they are entirely gone. When you reach this point of zero, it is the perfect time to realise your true nature and become an awakened being. This transformation is the key to leaving suffering behind and finding true happiness.

This message was recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe. May we all take these words to heart and walk the path of the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.

Namo Amituofo