Master Chang Ren
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The Karmic Roots of Illness
An Interview with Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren explores the deep connection between physical illness, karmic retribution, and the transformative power of the heart in the healing process.
The Agony of Regret: A Lesson from the Spirit Realm
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren reflects on the profound suffering of spirits trapped in the cycle of rebirth and shares the harrowing testimony of a young soul who realised the weight of his karmic debts only after it was too late. A powerful call to cherish our human life and practise goodness while we still can.
The Unrelenting Assaults of the Demon Crowds
An Interview with Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren reflects on the escalating spiritual challenges faced by Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, detailing the relentless nature of the demon crowds and the profound courage required to perform the work of deliverance.
The Path to Changing the Heart
An Interview with Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren reflects on the root causes of human unhappiness and the transformative power of the Dharma in purifying the heart to restore true joy.
The Vengeance of Meat Spirits
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren discusses the profound spiritual consequences of meat consumption, revealing how the resentment of slaughtered animals manifests as environmental suffering and karmic retribution.
The Compassionate Deliverance of Suffering Spirits
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren discusses the profound necessity of Chao Du for the countless suffering spirits trapped in our environment due to human destruction, and how the compassionate work at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre restores balance to the world.
A New Year of Transformation
An Interview with Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren discusses the true meaning of the New Year, emphasising that fate is not fixed but is instead mastered through the transformation of one's heart and personality.
The Hidden Resistance to Deliverance
An Interview with Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren discusses the intense spiritual resistance faced by Practitioner Su during the Chao Du of the fourfold assembly, exploring why internal habits and a lack of genuine repentance hinder the effectiveness of deliverance.
The Trap of Inertial Space
An Interview with Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren explores the subtle, often invisible phenomenon of 'inertial space' within the mind, explaining how habits and complacency can hinder one's practice during Dharma talks.
The Power of Thought and the Architecture of Space
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren explores how every human thought creates a distinct spiritual space, trapping the soul in cycles of suffering, and explains how the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo can liberate us from these self-created prisons.
The Evolution of the Human Soul
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren shares insights from the front lines of spiritual deliverance, exploring how modern technology and societal chaos have fundamentally altered the state of the human spirit after death.
The Burden of Constant Thought
An Interview with Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren discusses the profound impact of continuous thinking on the internal space of the body and the vital necessity of purification to liberate the mind from the interference of sentient beings.