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The Vision of the Western Three Saints: An Interview with Venerable Master Chan Yun
Reflections on the Painting of Namo Amituofo
Venerable Master Chan Yun shares the origin of his iconic painting of the Western Three Saints, revealing the profound vision that inspired him to capture the image of the Western Pure Land for all sentient beings.
The Path of Practice is the Path of Cultivating the Mind
The Eleventh Letter of Venerable Master Dixian
Venerable Master Dixian reflects on the true essence of practice, warning against the pitfalls of ego, discriminations, and the loss of one's original vow, while urging practitioners to return to the simplicity of the heart and the power of the holy name.
The Confession of Venerable Chuanwen
The First Letter from the Former Abbot of Miaotong Temple
Venerable Chuanwen, the former abbot of Miaotong Temple, reflects on his past life, the true nature of Dharma assemblies, and his deep regret for failing to guide his disciples and the faithful toward the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Pot-Mender's Path to Enlightenment
An Interview with the Disciple of Venerable Master Dihian
This is a record of an interview with the spirit known as the 'Pot-Mender,' a disciple of the renowned Venerable Master Dihian. He sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. This account reflects upon his life and his journey to the Western Pure Land. Recorded by the disciple Fa Xi on August 18, 2017.
The Sacred Burden of Leading a Temple
The Thirteenth Letter of Venerable Fu Hui
Venerable Fu Hui reflects on the heavy responsibilities of temple administration, the importance of nurturing wisdom over physical comfort, and the urgent need for a clear path for the future of the temple.
The Great Matter of Rebirth: A Message from Master Chan Yun
An Interview with the Venerable Master Chan Yun
Venerable Master Chan Yun speaks from the Western Pure Land, offering profound insights on the true nature of cultivation, the reality of karmic creditors, and the urgent necessity of resolving one's attachments to ensure rebirth in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Fall of a Dharma Successor: A Confession from the Afterlife
An Interview with the Spirit of Venerable Chuanwen, Former Abbot of Miaotong Temple
Venerable Chuanwen, once the successor to the renowned Master Guangqin at Miaotong Temple, shares his harrowing journey from a dedicated practitioner to a spirit trapped in the hells, and his eventual deliverance through the compassion of Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
A Call to Repentance and True Deliverance
The Twelfth Letter from Venerable Fuhui
Venerable Fuhui, writing from the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, urges the current leadership of Mount Jiuhua to reflect on their methods of guiding sentient beings and to seek the true path of deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia.
A Warning from the Western Pure Land: Venerable Guang Qin
An Interview Regarding the True Path of Practice
The Venerable Guang Qin, a legendary figure of modern Buddhism, shares a candid and urgent message from the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. He reflects on his life of ascetic practice, the true meaning of cultivation, and the heartbreaking reality of his successors who have lost their way.
A Call to Compassion: The Eleventh Letter
A Letter from Master Hui Ni to the Head Monk
In this eleventh letter, Master Hui Ni addresses the Head Monk, urging a shift in the approach to saving the world and emphasizing the critical necessity of Dharma lectures to guide sentient beings toward rebirth in the Western Pure Land.
The Burden of Jealousy: A Reflection from Zen Master Shenxiu
An Interview with the Spirit of Zen Master Shenxiu
Zen Master Shenxiu reflects on his life, the subtle rise of pride and jealousy that clouded his practice, his subsequent fall into the hells, and his ultimate deliverance by Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Universal Truth of Selflessness
The Tenth Letter of Bhikkhuni Fuhui
Bhikkhuni Fuhui shares her profound insights on the nature of Truth as taught at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, emphasizing the path of selflessness and the importance of living the Dharma in daily life.