All Spirits Possess a True Self

The Layers of Unseen Dimensions

The world that you see with your physical eyes is only a small fraction of reality. Have you ever wondered about the worlds that remain hidden from your ordinary sight? The spiritual world is vast and populated by countless beings. These realms exist without physical bodies and are structured in complex, layered dimensions. These spaces exist independently of one another, often without any communication or connection between them. One cannot move between these realms unless one possesses the specific ability to transcend these spatial boundaries.

The Pursuit of Spiritual Quality

Within any given dimension, the spirits residing there share common ways of living and communicating. Even in the silence of these realms, interaction is constant. The most important task for any spirit is to continuously elevate their spiritual quality. As one's spiritual quality improves, the nature of one's existence changes significantly:

• Greater Autonomy: Those with higher spiritual quality possess more independence and self-determination.
• Reduced Dependence: One becomes less reliant on other spirits for support or direction.
• Transcendence: One gains the ability to break through the limitations of space and move between different realms.

To achieve this elevation, one must cultivate specific virtues. These are the essential conditions for growth:

• Compassion: The heart that wishes to alleviate the suffering of others.
• Wisdom: The clear understanding of the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.
• Mind-capacity: The ability to hold a vast and inclusive perspective.
• Inclusivity: The capacity to embrace all beings without prejudice.

The Unique Opportunity of the Human Body

Every spirit, without exception, possesses a true self. Those who currently inhabit a physical body must use the various trials and challenges of life as a training ground. You must work to overcome the limitations and tests imposed by the physical form. It is only through this growth that one can realise one's true self. Once you have reached this state of an awakened being, you are no longer bound by the limitations of the body and can act with complete autonomy. This is precisely why the human body is so precious.

The Achievement of Practitioner Su

Practitioner Su has used his human body to practise until he reached the state of an awakened being. Because of this profound achievement, he is able to freely travel to and from the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. Furthermore, he is able to perform Chao Du, helping spirits leave suffering behind and be reborn in the Western Land. Even spirits from the highest level of the ten directions—the Buddha Realm—must come to seek spiritual deliverance from him to have the opportunity for rebirth in the Western Land. This demonstrates clearly how precious it is to reach the state of an awakened being while in the human world.

A Call to Cherish the Path

Students of Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, you have been granted this rare and precious opportunity for practice. You must cherish it well and not let a single moment pass in vain. By dedicating yourselves to the path of the Buddha, you can ensure that your time in this human body is used to its fullest potential, leading you toward the ultimate goal of rebirth in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Namo Amituofo