The Infinite Power of Chanting Around the Globe

Venerable Chang Gao, a dedicated monastic, shares insights into the profound mission of spirits chanting Namo Amituofo to envelop the Earth. This interview, conducted by Shi Fajing on December 23, 2022, explores the transformative power of this collective practice and the compassion of those who, once rescued from suffering, now dedicate themselves to the salvation of others.

Venerable Chang Gao speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. The team dedicated to chanting Namo Amituofo around the globe has grown increasingly vast. It had been quite some time since I last paid close attention to their numbers, but upon checking recently, I was astounded to see how much they have multiplied. They have now circled the Earth time and time again, layer upon layer, filling the space entirely.

The power of chanting Namo Amituofo is truly inconceivable. When countless spirits chant together with one heart and one mind, they all become one with the Buddha, and the resulting power is immense. Under the guidance of Practitioner Su, many spirits have joined this team to chant around the Earth, a mission that has been ongoing for several years now. Over these years, they have never once ceased. They chant 24/7—every single minute and every single second—never daring to stop, because they deeply understand the profound suffering of all beings."

A Spirit Rescued from the Depths

"I recently interviewed one of the members of this chanting team. He is a spirit whom Practitioner Su rescued from deep beneath the earth. Instead of choosing to be reborn in the Western Pure Land or seeking another path of reincarnation, he chose to join the team circling the Earth in prayer. He told me, 'If Practitioner Su had not rescued me, I would have been trapped beneath the earth, suffering forever. It was a place of absolute darkness where I could see nothing at all. Every day spent in that void was agonizing, yet I had no opportunity to escape. When I first saw the golden light brought by Practitioner Su and heard the sacred Buddha-name of Namo Amituofo, my heart was so moved that I immediately began to chant along, singing the name loudly. Very quickly, I was lifted out from the depths of the earth.'"

The Compassion of the Rescued

"He continued, 'Having experienced such a rescue myself, now that I am saved, I want to use my own strength to save even more spirits. I understand their suffering all too well.' It is precisely this conviction and this heart of compassion that has caused the chanting ranks to swell so significantly. Everyone involved simply wants to contribute their strength to help other beings."

Transforming the Earth's Magnetic Field

"The entire team, in their continuous journey around the globe, does more than just bring the sacred Buddha-name into the various spaces of our world. They also infuse the Earth with the power of Goodness. The Goodness and compassion within their hearts are constantly shifting the Earth's magnetic field. Places that were once dominated by evil and lacking in Goodness are being transformed and influenced by this positive energy.

The Earth is currently undergoing a continuous process of change. The power of this chanting helps the Earth rotate in a positive direction, for the benefit of both the living and the deceased, and ultimately bringing immense blessings to all beings.

Namo Amituofo."