Do Not Recall the Past: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju

The Fading Dreams of Yesterday

The events of the past are like dreams that have long since faded into the distance. You must not let your mind dwell upon them any longer. If you continue to recall the past, these memories will rise like a relentless tide. They will wash over the sands of your mind and drown the vast ocean of your heart. Whether these memories are filled with deep sorrow and pain, or are remnants of joyful times, where are they now? They have vanished into the void of time, and clinging to them only serves to increase your unnecessary sadness. Why not instead dedicate your precious time to remembering the Buddha and chanting Namo Amituofo?

The Compassion of the Buddha-Heart

The Buddha feels deep compassion for the suffering of all beings. The Buddha-heart is a heart of no-self, and the Buddha-mind is a mind of no-thought. Yet, in every single thought, the Buddha holds only the welfare of all beings. To understand this, we must reflect on the three pillars of the Buddha's presence:

• The Buddha-heart: This is a heart that contains only all beings and no-self. It is the ultimate expression of selfless love.
• The Buddha-vow: This is the sacred promise that all beings may leave suffering behind and attain rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
• The Buddha-actions: These are the active efforts to save all beings, helping them leave suffering behind and reach rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Walking the Path of Awakening

Students of Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, you must follow the Buddha-heart, the Buddha-vow, and the Buddha-actions. By aligning your own life with these principles, you are walking the Buddha's path. This is the way to become an awakened being and ensure your rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Let go of the past, focus your mind on the present, and chant Namo Amituofo all the way. Namo Amituofo.