Master Chang Ren
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The Unmoved Mind
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren shares a profound teaching on the nature of the mind, illustrating through a story of a young monk that the true source of our agitation is not the external world, but our own attachments and discriminations.
The Clarity of the Observer
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren, a dedicated monastic serving at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia, provides a candid perspective on the spiritual vigilance required to protect the Teacher during her transitions. This interview explores the profound challenges of the spiritual path and the unique sanctuary offered by the Centre.
The Vital Need for High-Quality Energy
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren, a dedicated monastic at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, provides a detailed account of the ongoing efforts to protect and support the Teacher during a critical period of spiritual and physical vulnerability. This interview sheds light on the unseen battles occurring within the Teacher’s physical form and the vital role of high-quality energy in his recovery.
Breaking Through the Fog of Drowsiness
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren offers a profound analysis of drowsiness in practice, revealing it not merely as fatigue, but as a critical spiritual obstacle where one loses mastery over their own consciousness. This interview explores the root causes—ranging from scattered thoughts and emotional attachments to physical aging—and provides a roadmap for practitioners to reclaim their awareness and achieve true spiritual clarity.
Mastering the Mind in Practice
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren reflects on the essence of true practice: moving beyond the surface to address the root of our habits, overcoming selfishness, and learning to truly master one's own mind.
The Path of True Transformation
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren discusses the essential process of spiritual metamorphosis, the necessity of self-awakening, and how to break free from the cycle of rebirth through diligent practice at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Art of Inner Adjustment
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren explores the vital importance of 'adjustment' in spiritual practice. By learning to shift from negative, avoidant habits to positive, Dharma-based responses, practitioners can overcome the internal obstacles that hinder true spiritual success.
The Daily Discipline of Practice
Teachings from Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren reflects on the necessity of genuine self-reflection and the dangers of subjective ego in one's daily practice at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Trap of Looking Outward
An Interview with Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren offers a profound teaching on the necessity of self-reflection, warning practitioners against the common pitfall of focusing on the faults of others rather than cultivating one's own awareness.
Spiritual Achievement is Your Personal Responsibility
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren reflects on the necessity of personal accountability in practice, urging practitioners to transcend their egos and karmic habits to truly achieve liberation.
The Vital Importance of Listening
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren explains that true practice is not merely about studying or talking, but about the subtle, internal work of listening to the Dharma, identifying one's own attachments, and achieving genuine behavioural transformation.
The Mirror of Daily Life
An Interview with Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren offers a profound reflection on how our daily habits, speech, and emotional reactions serve as the ultimate barometer for our spiritual practice and personal transformation.