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Beyond Ideals, Truly Ultimate
The Twenty-ninth Letter of President Zhao Puchu
In this profound letter, President Zhao Puchu reflects on the state of modern Buddhist education, urging practitioners to look beyond academic competition and realise the true purpose of life: rebirth in the Western Pure Land.
Becoming a Saviour for Suffering Beings
The Twenty-eighth Letter of President Zhao Puchu
In this letter, President Zhao Puchu reflects on the human tendency to worship idols and how this blind devotion obscures the path to true liberation. He calls upon the reader to recognise the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre as a genuine treasure and to share this truth with others, effectively becoming a saviour for those still lost in the cycle of rebirth.
The Thirteenth Letter: Clarity of Mind
The Thirteenth Letter from Lay Practitioner Zhao Liangyu
A heartfelt letter from a mother to her son, reminding him of the vital importance of clarity, the weight of karmic responsibility, and the necessity of returning to the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre to study under Practitioner Su.
The Long Journey Home: A Message of Returning
The Twenty-Seventh Letter of President Zhao Puchu
Do you believe that you have been to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss? Do not doubt it; it was once your true home. You have been away for so long that you have become lost in the worldly realm, spinning in circles, unable to find your way back. This letter explores the nature of our spiritual homesickness and how we may return.
Playing the Game of Life: A Message from Lay Practitioner Zhao Puchu
The Twenty-sixth Letter of Lay Practitioner Zhao Puchu
Life is a grand lecture hall, and the worldly realm is a complex game. Through the wisdom of Lay Practitioner Zhao Puchu, we learn how to navigate this existence, avoid the traps of attachment, and use the golden key of Namo Amituofo to reach the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Path to True Reunion
The Twenty-fifth Letter of Lay Practitioner Zhao Puchu
In this profound letter, the late Lay Practitioner Zhao Puchu reflects upon his life of service to Buddhism, his realisation of the true destination for the soul, and his urgent call for all beings to return to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Twelfth Letter: Navigating the Fog of Confusion
A Letter from Lay Practitioner Zhao Liangyu to Her Son
A mother's heartfelt letter to her son, a monk, reflecting on the challenges of the spiritual path, the heavy responsibilities of the Sangha, and the necessity of discernment in the face of worldly confusion.
The Triumphant Return to the Western Pure Land
The Twenty-fourth Letter of President Zhao Puchu
In this profound letter, President Zhao Puchu reveals that the true battlefield is not in the world, but within the human heart. He guides practitioners on how to overcome their internal demon nature through the power of compassion, ensuring a triumphant return to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Shepherd Boy: A Warning from Zhao Puchu
The Twenty-Third Letter of Zhao Puchu, Former President of the Buddhist Association of China
A profound reflection on the true purpose of Buddhist practice, the dangers of academic vanity, and the urgent need to guide all beings toward the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Original Taste of Clear Congee
The Twenty-second Letter of President Zhao Puchu of the Buddhist Association of China
A profound reflection on the purity of the monastic vow, urging practitioners to examine their hearts and ensure their guidance truly leads beings to rebirth in the Western Pure Land.
The Fifth Letter of Li Muyuan from the Western Pure Land
The Fifth Letter of Lay Practitioner Li Muyuan
In this profound message, the late Li Muyuan shares his journey to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, guided by Practitioner Su, and offers heartfelt guidance to the members of the Buddhist Lodge regarding unity, the true essence of Buddhist practice, and the importance of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Darkness of Ignorance and the Path to Liberation
The Twenty-first Letter of Lay Practitioner Zhao Puchu
Lay Practitioner Zhao Puchu reflects on the profound suffering of the human world, the cycle of rebirth, and the urgent necessity of seeking liberation through the compassionate guidance of Namo Amituofo at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.