Transcendence: The Path of Diligent Practice

Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

The Fruit of Diligent Practice

Transcendence is the ultimate result of a practitioner’s step-by-step efforts and diligent practice. Even after one has realised their true nature, one must not become complacent. Instead, one must continue to work tirelessly to save all sentient beings. By aligning your heart and vows with those of Namo Amituofo, you walk alongside the Buddha in every moment.

The Boundless Power of Chao Du

Through the blessing of Namo Amituofo, we can achieve transcendence again and again. This process allows us to open countless dimensions of existence, save infinite beings who are suffering, and perform Chao Du for the demon crowds residing within. We guide countless ancient demons, old demons, and ancestral demons to enter the Western Land of Dharma Nature or to surrender voluntarily. For these beings, it is truly an opportunity that is difficult to encounter even in millions of years.

Teaching the Universal Truth

The ability to teach the Dharma transcends ordinary limits. When one teaches, one must observe the capacity of the audience, the timing, and the location. By speaking according to the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, one can resolve the confusion of all beings, provide clear guidance on how to practise, and enable them to chant Namo Amituofo and attain rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. When the Dharma is spoken, earthly creatures, beings of the six paths, sages of the Four Sacred Realms, and even the demon crowds will come to listen.

The Requirements for True Transcendence

Transcendence is not a gift that falls from the sky. It cannot be achieved through half-hearted efforts. You cannot attain it if you practise for two days and stop for three, neglect your morning service, fail to perform your prostrations properly, chant Namo Amituofo inconsistently, or recite the Sutras while falling into a state of drowsiness. True transcendence requires a consistent, unwavering commitment to the path.

Freedom from the Physical Body

To transcend is to rise above the body governed by karma. You must no longer be led by the desires, emotions, feelings, thoughts, and attachments that this false body brings. By transcending the limitations of the physical form and the shackles of karma, you escape the suffering of birth, aging, sickness, and death. You will attain a state where you do not grow old, do not get sick, and the spirit does not die, ensuring your rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

The Ultimate Freedom of the Awakened Being

By transcending your own self-imposed limits through fierce and diligent practice, you will continuously break through barriers and realise your true nature. This allows your body, mind, and spirit to attain true freedom. You will be able to walk in this world without being turned by it, spread the Dharma without being restricted by it, and save beings without being captured by them. You will be able to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, never again entering the cycle of rebirth. Furthermore, you will be able to return to the world to save sentient beings, vowing to help all those with karmic affinity to be reborn in the Western Pure Land. Namo Amituofo.