Teachings on the Path of Practice from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju

The Illusion of Modern Travel

In the past, people relied upon oxen and horses as their primary means of transport. Today, we use cars as if they were an extension of our own walking, and it seems that every household now possesses a vehicle. We go wherever we wish, whenever we desire. Yet, we must understand that this is merely a manifestation of the arising and ceasing of Causal Conditions. It is but one small link in the vast, interconnected chain of the laws of karma and cause and effect.

The True Speed of the Spirit

If one were to manifest the Divine Foot, one could travel ten thousand miles in a single instant. The spirit and the Dharma Body possess a power that no material object can ever replace. This spiritual capacity far surpasses the ability of any luxury car to take you from place to place. When you chant the Buddha-name and call upon Namo Amituofo, your spiritual skills will reach a level of speed that is truly inconceivable.

The Inconceivable Power of Buddha-Recitation

The Buddha's blessings are far more effective than any physical mode of transport. With this power, you can reach the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss in a mere moment. This is the true manifestation of the inconceivable Divine Foot. To live in this world with wisdom is to ensure that all things proceed smoothly. To all the students of Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre and the members of this assembly, I urge you to listen to the sutras and hear the Dharma, allowing these teachings to enter your heart and mind.

Fulfilling the Vow of Awakening

If you truly understand the ultimate meaning of these teachings, you must advance with Faith, Vows, and Practice in perfect harmony. Namo Amituofo protects all beings just as a mother protects her child. Practitioner Su and the Buddhas have come into this world for this very purpose. They have endured countless hardships of body and mind to guide us. Therefore, you, as students, must exert your utmost effort in your diligent practice. By realising your true nature, you save yourself and rescue all beings from their suffering. You must work to deliver all spirits to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, thereby expressing your deepest gratitude for the grace of the Buddhas and the compassion of Practitioner Su.

Recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

Namo Amituofo