1 August 2026 | Zhongfeng Thrice Yearning Ceremony | Teachings by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju | First Session
Recorded by 釋海願法師
Record of Interviews with Deceased Modern Chinese Celebrities (Preface)
A Century of Wandering: The Spirit of Toowoomba
Making Good Use of Buddha's Power
Teacher Introduces the Namo Amitabha Buddhist Hall
Interview with Xi Zhongxun (Former Vice Premier of the State Council of China, Father of Chinese President Xi Jinping)
Date recorded 1 August 2026
recorded and transcribed by ’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe
1 August 2026
Thinking and not thinking are two extremes of thought.
Generally speaking, thoughts, ideas, and notions are often intertwined;
therefore, the magnetic field of each person presents different appearances according to their thoughts.
Those who think of themselves manifest an appearance and magnetic field of selfishness and self-protection.
When interacting with them, if there is the slightest disagreement with their views or ideas,
there will be reactions of rebuttal and anger.
At this moment, when thinking of oneself, one has already created negative and stirred up karma;
even when there is rebuttal and anger,
it is already a reaction where karma manifests and , attached spirits, or demon crowds are in control.
If one does not think of oneself, but thinks of the group and how to save and help beings,
one manifests an appearance and magnetic field of selflessness and .
When interacting with them, one can feel their kind, compassionate, and tolerant words and actions;
at this time, what is emitted is positive energy and reactions.
If one is in practice, simply chant one Buddha's name to the end.
When chanting, if one can "arouse the mind and single-mindedly recite Namo Amituofo",
then there is no distinction between thinking or not thinking, thinking of oneself or thinking of beings,
all is thinking of the Buddha, remembering the Buddha, and chanting the Buddha,
"Remembering the Buddha and chanting the Buddha, one will surely see the Buddha, either now or in the future."
The magnificent benefits of the obtained when chanting in this way surpass thinking of oneself or thinking of beings,
its effect of purifying , heart, and spirit allows one to naturally know how to respond when meeting people,
and know how to handle matters when they arise,
which is a reaction of sensitive awareness.
Namo Amituofo
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