Understand the Truth, Then Rise and Act

Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, recorded by the chief writer, Venerable HaiZe.

My dear children, if you truly understand the preciousness of Namo Amituofo at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, then you must rise and act. Do not let your understanding remain merely an intellectual concept; you must put it into practice.

The Call to Diligent Practice

You must be grounded and diligent in your daily practice. Do not let a single second pass in vain. You must move forward directly without hesitation, and unleash the greatest potential of your life and your spirit. Chanting then becomes a continuous, flowing stream that never stops, twenty-four hours a day. This is the foundation of your practice.

The Path of No-Self and Compassion

When you reach the state of no-self, you can offer your body, mind, and spirit to the service of all beings across the universe, working alongside the Buddha to save the world. Compassion and a vast mind-capacity are the primary reasons Practitioner Su has become an awakened being. He serves all beings without ever complaining about the hardships he encounters while walking the Buddha's path.

The Mission of Dharma Body Chao Du

Practitioner Su has achieved awakening himself, and he helps those connected by karmic affinity to also reach that same state of awakening. Through the power of the Dharma Body, he performs Chao Du to save infinite beings, helping them leave suffering behind and find rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This is the true work of a Bodhisattva.

Passing the Torch of Fragrant Light

I hope that all students of Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre will continue this achievement of awakening and Dharma Body Chao Du. Let this light spread through the community:

• One person teaches ten others.
• Ten people teach a hundred others.
• The cycle continues, ensuring the teachings reach even more beings.

You must ensure that this treasure of the Fragrant Light is passed down forever. Namo Amituofo.