The Sixth Vow: Requesting the Turning of the Dharma Wheel

The Eternal Turning of the Dharma Wheel

The constant turning of the Dharma Wheel is the ultimate means for all sentient beings to leave suffering behind and find true happiness. We must urgently request the Dharma, ensuring that the pure teachings of the Western Pure Land are spread far and wide. The great Dharma of Namo Amituofo is the only path that leads directly to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. The great path is right before you; you must move forward with determination and clarity. Do not step back onto the path of reincarnation, for you have already wandered through the cycle of rebirth for far too long.

The Axis of Your True Nature

The central axis of the Dharma Wheel is your own true self. As the wheel turns, tests and conditions will manifest at any moment in your life. If your true self remains unmoved, you will break through all veils of confusion and ignorance. Wherever the wheel turns, every place and every moment becomes a condition for your practice. You must understand that whether conditions are favourable or unfavourable, they all arise from your own heart. Every Dharma method is a tool to refine and purify your heart. When compassion and wisdom arise, your body and mind will naturally find peace.

The Merit of Requesting the Dharma

When you request the turning of the Dharma Wheel, your heart must dwell nowhere. This supreme merit allows the fragrance of the Dharma to spread everywhere, purifying the world. In the pure lotus land, the Dharma Wheel turns eternally. The Dharma voice of Namo Amituofo permeates the entire void, reaching every corner of the universe. Sentient beings are endless, and their suffering is boundless. Therefore, the Dharma Wheel must turn constantly, without pause, to provide guidance to those who are lost.

Subduing Obstacles and Reaching the Pure Land

Wherever the wheel manifests, the True Teachings are spread. Its turning has the power to subdue demonic enemies and resolve the grievances of karmic creditors. It eliminates disasters, resolves karmic obstacles, and saves all living beings from their plight. To truly walk this path, you must engage in the following practices:

• Save yourself: Diligently purify your own heart and mind.
• Save others: Extend your compassion to all beings through great, vigorous practice.
• Make the Vow: Sincerely vow to be reborn on a lotus in the Western Pure Land.
• Realise the Truth: Awaken to your true self, and you will surely attain Buddhahood.

This is the way to ensure your journey leads to the Western Pure Land, where you will finally realise your true nature and achieve the ultimate goal of the Buddha's path. Recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe.

Namo Amituofo