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Facing the Fear Within
The Twentieth Letter of President Zhao Puchu
Are you at peace in your heart? Have you ever taken the time to truly observe your inner state? Through the compassion of Namo Amituofo, we can uncover the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, and find true liberation.
The Magnificent Play: A Call to Awakening
The Nineteenth Letter of President Zhao Puchu
How much longer do you intend to perform in this endless, repetitive play? Life is a brief performance, yet we continue to act out the same tragic scenes, lifetime after lifetime. It is time to change the script and perform a magnificent play that leads to ultimate liberation.
The Courage to Awaken: A Mother's Call
The Eleventh Letter of Lay Practitioner Zhao Liangyu
In this poignant letter, Lay Practitioner Zhao Liangyu reaches out to her son, Dinghong, offering profound insights on the nature of boldness, the necessity of letting go of the self, and the vital importance of making decisions aligned with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way to secure one's path to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The True Essence of Learning the Dharma
The Eighteenth Letter of Zhao Puchu, Former President of the Buddhist Association of China
A profound reflection from Zhao Puchu on the difference between academic knowledge of Buddhism and the true path to liberation through rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Tenth Letter: Seeking Guidance on the Path of Practice
A Letter from Lay Practitioner Zhao Liangyu to Venerable Master Chin Kung
Lay Practitioner Zhao Liangyu writes to Venerable Master Chin Kung, expressing deep concern for his health and seeking profound clarification on the nature of aging, sickness, and the true meaning of Buddhist practice.
The Aftertaste of Life: A Message from Zhao Puchu
The Seventeenth Letter of Zhao Puchu, Former President of the Buddhist Association of China
A profound reflection on the suffering of life and the urgency of seeking rebirth in the Western Pure Land, written by the late Zhao Puchu.
Leaping Over the High Wall
The Sixteenth Letter of President Zhao Puchu
In this profound message, President Zhao Puchu addresses the walls of mistrust we build around our hearts and the urgent need to look beyond our current worldly perceptions to secure a path to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Ninth Letter: Compassion and Mind-Capacity
The Ninth Letter from Lay Practitioner Zhao Liangyu to Venerable Ding Hong
In this heartfelt letter, Lay Practitioner Zhao Liangyu shares profound insights with her son, Venerable Ding Hong, regarding the true essence of compassion, the vastness of mind-capacity, and the heavy responsibilities borne by an abbot in guiding the fourfold assembly toward the Western Pure Land.
Waiting for the Master: A Letter from the Spirit of Lay Practitioner Zhao Liangyu
The Eighth Letter of Lay Practitioner Zhao Liangyu
A poignant message from the spirit of Lay Practitioner Zhao Liangyu, expressing a mother's deep longing for her son to join her in the path of the Dharma at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
A Message of Compassion from Lay Practitioner Li Muyuan
The Fourth Letter to Chen Lifa
In this heartfelt letter, Lay Practitioner Li Muyuan reaches out from the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss to his friend, Chen Lifa, urging him to cherish his time and seek the path to rebirth.
The True Meaning of Saving Beings
The Fifteenth Letter of President Zhao Puchu of the Buddhist Association of China
In this profound letter, President Zhao Puchu reflects on the true meaning of saving beings, the forgotten cries of the spiritual realms, and the path to reclaiming our innate abilities through purification.
Collective Comfort and the Sacred Vow: The Fourteenth Letter of President Zhao Puchu
The Fourteenth Letter of President Zhao Puchu
A profound reflection on the sanctity of monastic life, the dangers of collective comfort, and the urgent need to return to the True Teachings to ensure rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.