The Wisdom of Seeing Through and Letting Go
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
2019 Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Australia
All things in this world are ultimately illusory. Concepts of right and wrong, good and bad, do not exist in the external world; they reside solely within the human heart. Gratitude and resentment, love and hatred—these are merely the fleeting emotions that define our existence in the human world.
The Endless Cycle of
When this life concludes, where will you go? You will follow the path dictated by your karma and the state of your heart at the moment of departure. We have wandered through the six realms of existence countless times, lost in the currents of our own making. Everywhere we turn, we encounter the consequences of our past actions. Our ego-attachment and our narrow views only serve to harm ourselves and others, deepening the cycle of suffering.
Whether it is our emotional attachments or our pursuit of worldly fame, everything is a manifestation of karma. Our careers and our family responsibilities are all forms of karma. We roll endlessly in the suffering created by these karmic seeds, a continuous cycle that seems to have no end. Everything we perceive is merely passing before our eyes like floating clouds.
The Path to True Liberation
You must learn to see through your desires and the dust of the world. You must see through the nature of , understanding that all interactions are simply the seeking and repaying of debts. Once you have seen through these illusions, you must let go. Let go of all appearances from the past. Let go of all anxiety and worry. Everything is karma and illusion; the constant mutation of all things makes it difficult to find true clarity.
If you wish to leave suffering behind and see your original nature, you must see through and let go. This is akin to being reborn anew. It is the beginning of a life lived in alignment with the Truth.
The Practice of the Buddha-Heart
To sustain this clarity, you must diligently chant Namo Amituofo. You must practise , Concentration, and Wisdom with sincerity. Let your pure actions never depart from the Buddha-heart and the Great Vows of Namo Amituofo. By doing so, you will seek the Truth, realise your true nature, and continue to advance on the path to Buddhahood.
This teaching was recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe.
Namo Amituofo
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