When Will You Awaken?
Teachings from Lay Practitioner Xia Lianju
The Moment of True
When will your heart be completely empty? That is the very moment you will see your true nature. Many practitioners ask when this state of clarity can be achieved. The answer is that it is always available to you. You hold the power to master your own heart and your own actions in every passing moment.
The Supreme Importance of the True Self
What could possibly be more important than seeing your true nature? Nothing. It is the supreme task of a lifetime, and there is no other matter that can compare to it in significance. You must prioritise this above all else.
Cultivating the Strength of the Spirit
When does a small tree grow into a great, towering tree? It happens through the natural process of growth. When a tree is allowed to grow in a natural environment, it becomes strong and resilient, eventually reaching its full potential. Your practice is the same; with patience and consistency, your spirit will grow strong.
The Path to Absolute Purity
When will your internal impurities be fully purified? You must begin by removing the stains of the past. Through gradual purification, you will eventually reach a state of total clarity. You must be diligent and ensure that you do not allow new pollutions to cloud your mind, for only then will you remain pure.
Expanding the Mind-Capacity
When will your mind-capacity be vast enough to encompass the entire universe? This occurs when you no longer see evil in the eyes of others. Instead, you see only Goodness. When you can transform the perception of evil into the recognition of Goodness, you have truly attained this expansive heart.
for the Beings Within
When will your compassion be sufficient to resolve the suffering of all beings? You must start by saving the beings within our bodies. These are your . When their suffering is resolved through your practice, they can be liberated through .
Returning to the
When can you finally embark on the journey to the Western Land? It happens when your illusory body and mind become truly pure. When you allow Namo Amituofo to enter your heart, your every action becomes the action of Namo Amituofo. This is the path to rebirth.
Recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe.
Namo Amituofo
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