The Majestic Light of the Buddhas: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju

In the Infinite Life Sutra (The Buddha Speaks the Mahayana, Infinite Life, Adornment, Purity, Impartiality, and Enlightenment Sutra), the text uses the phrase "majestic light" to describe the extraordinary radiance of Shakyamuni Buddha. When the Venerable Ananda witnessed the Buddha emitting such brilliant and auspicious light, he was moved to ask the Buddha to reveal the teachings of this great sutra.

The Radiance of Virtue

This "majestic light" is one of the auspicious signs manifested by the Buddha. It represents the magnificent light of prestige and virtue emanating from his very being. The sight of Shakyamuni Buddha’s light at that moment was truly breathtaking, leaving all who witnessed it in awe.

All Buddhas Walk the Same Path

It is said that all Buddhas walk the same path. The Buddha-light of every Buddha contains the power of merit and the great vows they made during their causal stage. Because of this, when beings are illuminated by this light, they are able to leave their suffering behind and find happiness.

The Twelve Lights of Namo Amituofo

The light of Namo Amituofo, who is the Universal Buddha, and his Twelve Lights function in the same way. Within this light, the achievements of the Forty-eight Great Vows are contained, along with an endless stream of compassion and the power of blessing for all beings. It is our sincere hope that all beings may receive this extremely pure and virtuous light. Through this illumination, they may resolve their suffering, cultivate greater compassion and wisdom, turn away from evil to embrace goodness, end the cycle of being reincarnated, and vow to be reborn in the Pure Land.

Subduing the Darkness of the Universe

The Buddha-light of Namo Amituofo and the Twelve Lights possess the power of merit, majestic power, and the vow of Practitioner Su to save countless suffering beings. This light shines across the entire universe, reaching demonic beings of the Earth, the Milky Way, the universe, beyond the heavens, other paths, and other realms.

This light subdues countless demonic beings, including the ancient demons and old demons that have existed for hundreds of trillions of years throughout the Dharma Realm. This is truly a manifestation of the great compassion of the Buddha.

Awakening Your Inner Light

Every being possesses this same Buddha nature within you, yet it remains covered, hidden in the long night of darkness. We hope that all beings will engage in diligent practice to rediscover this Buddha nature within you. By doing so, you can walk alongside the Buddhas in the noble task of saving the world and helping all beings.

Namo Amituofo