Walking with the Buddha: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju

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

April 24, 2026.

Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju:

The Essence of Diligent Practice

True practice is a process of diligent purification. It requires one to deeply understand the laws of karma and cause and effect, and to distinguish between the true and the false, the illusory and the real. When you look upon the suffering of all beings, you must learn to "see through" and "let go" of your attachments. By clearing your heart and mind, you can attain a state of pure clarity. This is the path we must take to achieve rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, to rediscover our true self, and to alleviate the suffering of all beings.

You must be fiercely diligent in changing your personality traits. This is an indispensable process for any practitioner who wishes to realise their true self. You must acknowledge that you are a being burdened by heavy karma, and therefore, you must engage in genuine, sincere practice. Within the Pure Land Dharma Gate, you are fortunate to receive the support of the Buddha's blessings from Namo Amituofo. In this age of the Dharma’s decline, this is the greatest blessing a practitioner can ever hope to receive.

The Profound Meaning of Walking with the Buddha

To walk with the Buddha is to walk in harmony with the highest virtues of the universe. It means to align your life with infinite light, compassion, wisdom, joy, the spirit of giving and letting go, selflessness, the realisation of no-self, virtue, dignity, fearlessness, and your own true self.

Light is the natural manifestation of your meditative skills. When you walk with the Buddha, you are constantly bathed in the light and purification of the Buddha's power, receiving the most pure and auspicious energy. By walking with the Buddha, you learn to emulate his compassion, wisdom, joy, and his vow to save all beings. You begin to embody his dignity and fearlessness in your own daily life.

The Shortcut to Awakening

Walking with the Buddha is the most direct shortcut toward the Truth and the Light. Because the Buddha possesses infinite compassion and wisdom, he can help you break through the various demonic tests and obstacles that arise on your path. Only the Buddha and the monastics have the power to subdue demonic enemies and reveal the subtle, profound Dharma.

A Sanctuary Where Namo Amituofo Abides

The Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Goombungee, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, is a place where Namo Amituofo truly abides. Here, you can receive the Buddha’s teachings and the strength of his blessings. With the guidance and protection of our Teacher, and the constant encouragement and supervision of Practitioner Su, we are able to maintain our focus. We ensure that the Buddha-name is chanted 24/7 without interruption, allowing us to walk with the Buddha at every moment, never to be separated from him again.

The grace of the Buddha is difficult to repay! We offer our infinite gratitude!

Namo Amituofo