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Teachings of Aśvaghoṣa Bodhisattva
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Leaving All Delusions Behind
Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha explains the profound path of transcending the arising and ceasing heart to return to the purity of True Suchness, guiding practitioners to break through the cycle of delusion, discrimination, and attachment.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre27 Feb 20191 min
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Delusory Thoughts and the Path of Letting Go
Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha explains the essence of the Awakening of Faith, guiding practitioners to transcend delusion, discrimination, and attachment to realise the true nature of reality.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre26 Feb 20191 min
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The Eight Causes for the Awakening of Faith
Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha elucidates the eight profound causes for the creation of the Awakening of Faith, guiding practitioners toward the ultimate liberation of the Western Pure Land through the compassionate practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre22 Feb 20191 min
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The Power of Thoughts and the Awakening of Faith
Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha explains the profound connection between our thoughts, the Awakening of Faith, and the compassionate work of Practitioner Su in saving sentient beings.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre20 Feb 20191 min
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Faith as the Foundation of Spiritual Practice
Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
Faith is the root of all practice. By believing in our own Buddha-nature and the possibility of attaining Buddhahood, we can advance steadily on the path. Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha explains how to cultivate the long-term heart required for true spiritual achievement.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre19 Feb 20191 min
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The Path of Persistence in Practice
Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
A profound teaching on the necessity of unwavering persistence, faith, and the spirit of service in one's daily practice to achieve Buddhahood.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre18 Feb 20191 min
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Severing Doubts to Attain Rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss
Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha offers profound guidance on overcoming the internal obstacles of doubt and jealousy, urging practitioners to cultivate true faith in their own Buddha-nature to ensure rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre17 Feb 20191 min
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The Fleeting Nature of Time and the Path to Awakening
Teachings from Ashvaghosha Bodhisattva
Time is the most precious resource we possess, yet it slips through our fingers like sand. Ashvaghosha Bodhisattva reminds us that our capacity to awaken depends entirely on how we spend our fleeting moments—whether we are lost in worldly delusions or dedicated to the path of Namo Amituofo.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre16 Feb 20191 min
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The Essence of Diligent Practice
Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
Diligent practice is not merely about the quantity of our efforts, but the purity and focus of our heart. Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha guides us on how to maintain a path of constant progress without retreat.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre15 Feb 20191 min
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Skillfully Using the Heart: Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha offers profound guidance on the discipline of the practitioner, the nature of karma, and the compassionate mission of those who seek to benefit all sentient beings through the Buddha’s teachings.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre14 Feb 20193 min
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True and False Cultivation
Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosa
In this age of the Dharma’s decline, how can we distinguish between true cultivation and mere intellectual knowledge? Bodhisattva Ashvaghosa provides profound guidance on the essence of practice.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre13 Feb 20191 min
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The Essence of the Pure Land School
Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
A profound reflection on the celebration of the Buddha's presence at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre and the essential practice of chanting Namo Amituofo for liberation.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre11 Feb 20191 min