Unravelling the Knots of Sorrow
Words of Namo Amituofo
Recorded by Venerable HaiZe on 9 December 2022
The Art of Letting Go
A single laugh in this world can unravel layers of deep-seated sorrow. When we look at the complex web of grievances and debts we have accumulated over countless lifetimes, we realise that it is impossible to calculate or settle them one by one. Instead, it is far better to simply empty the heart. When the heart is empty, it is no longer burdened by the weight of the past.
The past is nothing more than a fleeting dream. If you ask where those moments have gone, you will find they have vanished into the void. We must wake up from this dream of existence. Only when we are truly awake can we attain the state of purity that is our original nature.
Seeing Through the Illusion
Consider everything you see before you in this world. When you need an object, it is there; when you no longer need it, it disappears. Everything in this material realm is like a magical illusion. Do not mistake these illusions for the ultimate truth. You must understand what is truly real to avoid being led astray by these phantoms. If you remain trapped in the dream, you will suffer, and it will be difficult to find your way out.
Though the human body is limited in its lifespan, it is a precious vessel that allows you to awaken your true self. Do not let time and space pass you by, for once time is gone, it will never return. We have all passed through the heavy currents of in our past lives. Now, through diligent practice, we can resolve these karmic debts. When we let go of the past, we are no longer bound by karma; we exist only in the present moment.
The Vastness of the Mind
The space at Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre is open, allowing us to perceive other realms of existence. You must open your mind-capacity until nothing is hidden within your heart. When you reach this state, you will find that your heart is vast enough to encompass all things in the universe.
The Rare Opportunity for
The myriad phenomena of the universe are visible here at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre through the beings who come seeking . These beings come from:
- Different spaces and different eras
- Various realms of existence, including this world and other dimensions
- The vast expanse of the galaxy and the void
- The six realms of existence and the four holy states
- The heavens, the earth, the immortals, deities, and asuras
- The spirits of the underworld, earthly creatures, and all living beings
Among all these, only those in the human world have the unique capacity to realise their true nature and attain Buddhahood. At this very moment, Namo Amituofo truly abides at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. You must cherish this rare opportunity and grasp this moment to realise your true nature and attain Buddhahood.
Namo Amituofo
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