In 2004, shortly after being discharged from the hospital and before he had fully recovered, Master Sheng Yen resolutely set out on a Dharma propagation trip to Singapore and Australia, deeply moved by the sincerity of his overseas disciples in seeking the Dharma. In a lecture hall in Melbourne, he earnestly reminded the audience that the Pure Land is not confined to a heavenly realm; whenever the mind remains steady and calm, unaffected by circumstances, one is already in the Pure Land.

In 2026, the 17th anniversary of Master Sheng Yen’s passing, Dharma Drum Mountain held the Transmitting the Light of the Dharma Assembly on February 28 at its major branch monasteries both in Taiwan and abroad. On that occasion, this precious video was specially presented. It is not only a Dharma jewel, but also a life gift from a wise teacher who found inner peace amid changing times.

We invite you to revisit the Master’s teachings through this video. As the lamp is passed on, may we renew our vow to “treat others with compassion and find peace in wisdom,” allowing wholesome thoughts to guide our daily lives, bring harmony and stability to the world, and help build a Pure Land here on earth.