The Path to True Salvation

Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, recorded by the chief writer, Venerable HaiZe.

For all sentient beings who possess a physical body, the most fundamental and pressing need is to survive. We cling to this life with every fibre of our being. However, when one faces the inevitable end of life, everything one has ever possessed—wealth, status, and worldly attachments—suddenly becomes insignificant and trivial. These things that we once held so dear lose all meaning in the face of mortality.

The True Meaning of Salvation

If you still have time remaining in this life, you must look beyond mere physical survival. You must seek to ensure that your life energy does not simply extinguish into nothingness. You must strive to realise that the spirit never dies and that your ultimate destination should be the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. True salvation is found within the six-character name of Namo Amituofo. By taking refuge in this sacred name, you can be saved and enter the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, where suffering is left behind forever.

The Power of Devotional Practice

You must chant the name of the Buddha with a single, focused heart. Whether you are chanting with a heart of gratitude, a heart of repentance, or a heart of longing, the most important instruction is this: hold onto the Buddha-name tightly. Do not let it go. Chant with the utmost sincerity and earnestness. As you purify your heart and your mental notes, you will find that the Buddha's blessings are infused directly into the Buddha-name itself. This is the strength that will carry you through the cycle of rebirth.

Universal Deliverance Across the Galaxy

The energy of our planet was once nearing its end, but through the grace of the Buddha, we have encountered the Dharma Body of Practitioner Su, who performs the sacred work of Chao Du across the entire Milky Way. By chanting the six-character name of Namo Amituofo, we receive the energy and the brilliant Buddha-light necessary for our transformation. Countless spirits across the galaxy have been saved through this compassionate work. They now come to the Fragrant Light to offer their deepest gratitude to Namo Amituofo and to Practitioner Su for this boundless mercy.

Namo Amituofo