Master Chang Gao
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Looking Beyond the Horizon of Life
An Interview with Venerable Changgao
Venerable Changgao reflects on the true meaning of foresight, urging humanity to look beyond the fleeting nature of worldly existence and prepare for the eternal journey of the spirit.
Integrating the Dharma into Daily Life
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao explores the various stages of spiritual practice, guiding seekers from worldly attachments toward a life fully dedicated to the Dharma and the ultimate goal of rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The True Essence of Chanting Namo Amituofo
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao reflects on the true meaning of chanting Namo Amituofo, exploring how the practice can transcend mere repetition to become a profound state of purification and awakening.
The Essence of Renunciation
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao explores the fundamental difference between practitioners who possess a genuine renunciation mind and those who do not, explaining how this heart of renunciation is the key to liberation from the cycle of being reincarnated.
Breaking Free from the Shackles of Destiny
An Interview with Venerable Changgao
Venerable Changgao, a dedicated monastic residing at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, offers profound wisdom on the nature of destiny and the path to liberation. In this interview, recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on August 20, 2023, Venerable Changgao explains how one can transcend the constraints of karma and impermanence through sincere practice.
The Wisdom of Usage Without Possession
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao explores the profound Buddhist principle of 'usage without possession,' explaining how to navigate worldly attachments to achieve true liberation.
The Trap of Subjective Thinking
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao explores the dangers of subjective thinking, explaining how our habitual patterns of thought act as barriers to spiritual practice and invite spiritual interference.
Facing the Truth and Transforming the Self
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Every practitioner carries karma, and the root cause that draws this karma forth is the personality hidden within us. To truly progress on the path to the Western Pure Land, one must move beyond merely suppressing these traits and learn to confront and transform them at their core.
The Twelve Lights of Buddha: An Interview with Venerable Changgao
An Interview with Venerable Changgao
Venerable Changgao discusses the inconceivable power of the Twelve Lights of Buddha, as utilised by Practitioner Su to transform ancient demon kings and deliver countless suffering beings from the cycle of rebirth.
Facing the Truth of Our Inner Struggles
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
When we encounter obstacles in our practice, do we face them or flee from them? Venerable Chang Gao shares profound insights on confronting our inner demons, subduing the body's desires, and the necessity of honest self-reflection for spiritual growth.
The Path of Perseverance: An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao shares profound insights on the nature of perseverance in spiritual practice, illustrating how repeated failures and honest self-reflection are essential for stripping away the impurities of countless lifetimes and rediscovering one's true self.
The Vital Necessity of Purifying the Body and Spirit
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao explains why true spiritual practice requires a deep, internal purification of the body, heart, and spirit, rather than merely seeking external comfort or temporary silence.