（佛）2024
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What Evening is This? A Call to Awakening
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo asks us to reflect on the nature of our practice: are we merely repeating the cycles of the past, or are we truly breaking through our karmic patterns to reach the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss?
The Celestial Mirror: Brightness and Darkness in the Heavens
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Since ancient times, humanity has looked to the heavens to understand the climate and the shifting fortunes of the land. However, there is a deeper truth to these observations. The sky is not merely a physical space; it is a profound reflection of the collective karma of all beings.
The Teachings of Namo Amituofo: A Pure Heart and Few Desires
Recorded and Transcribed by Venerable HaiZe
To achieve a pure heart and few desires is to embark on the essential journey of spiritual purification. By transforming our personal cravings into the Great Vow to save all beings, we elevate the quality of our spirit and move closer to the ultimate goal of becoming an awakened being.
The State of Being Serene and Liberated
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains that being serene and liberated is our original nature, and that by maintaining a still heart, we can transcend the suffering of the body and the disturbances of the external world.
The Path to Awakening: Living in the Present Moment
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains why dwelling on the past creates spiritual obstacles and why living in the present is the only path to true purification and awakening.
The Infinite Vow to Save All Beings
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo teaches that the path of practice is an endless journey of self-liberation and compassion, requiring us to resolve karmic debts and awaken to the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.
Walking the Righteous Path, Avoiding the Deviant
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Before one reaches Awakening, the Six Roots are clouded by karmic obstacles. We cannot see the truth of reality. We drift into the Five Poisons and the Five Desires. Without the guidance of a true spiritual friend, we often mistake the wrong path for the right one. We fail to stop, fail to cut off these attachments, and sink deeper into samsara.
Keep the Teachings of Namo Amituofo in Your Heart
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo guides us on the importance of letting go of past grievances, cherishing this final opportunity for rebirth, and the necessity of diligent practice to purify our Body-Mind-Spirit.
The Art of Cherishing Time
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo offers profound guidance on how to reclaim our scattered moments, overcome the traps of drowsiness and distraction, and transform our daily lives into a continuous practice of awakening.
The Truth of Impermanence in the Human World
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo teaches us that impermanence is the fundamental state of the universe, and only by realising our true self can we find lasting liberation from the cycle of suffering.
The Harmony of the Sangha: Cultivating Team Spirit
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the vital importance of team spirit within the fourfold assembly, guiding practitioners toward Awakening and the shared mission of saving all beings.
The Essential Practice of Listening
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, and Practitioner Su offer profound guidance on the necessity of listening to the Dharma to dissolve karma and realise one's true nature.