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The Virtue of Repentance
An Interview with the 143rd Venerable, Chande
A profound reflection on the journey of repentance and the cultivation of virtue from the 143rd Venerable, Chande, as he recounts his path to the Western Pure Land.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre27 July 20202 min
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The Spiritual Anatomy of Practitioner Su's Leg
An Interview with the Venerable Feng An
Venerable Feng An, representing a collective of 1,162 Venerables, provides a profound look into the spiritual dimensions within Practitioner Su's leg, revealing the hidden reality of karmic burdens, the nature of spiritual attachment, and the ultimate sacrifice of a Bodhisattva.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre25 June 202015 min
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The True Meaning of Filial Piety
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhu Hongchang
A touching testimony from Zhu Hongchang, who reflects on his life nine centuries ago, his journey from being rejected as a 'dull' child to discovering the profound, selfless nature of true filial piety through service to all beings.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre3 Mar 202014 min
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The Path of No-Self and the Boundless Ocean of Wisdom
An Interview with the Venerable Changdao
A poignant reflection on a life of hardship, the realization of the 'no-self' nature, and the ultimate vow to deliver sentient beings through the power of Namo Amituofo.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre25 Feb 202016 min
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The Nature of Purity and the Golden Light
An Interview with the Venerable Hua Fan from Four Millennia Ago
A reflection on the nature of purity, the inevitability of suffering, and the mysterious golden light that guided all beings toward liberation four thousand years ago.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre1 Feb 202012 min
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The Path of Following Causal Conditions
An Interview with the Spirit of Tu Fangda
A reflection on the nature of the heart, the burden of karmic affinity, and the search for a path beyond the dust of the human world.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre17 Jan 20208 min
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Resolving the Karmic Debt
An Interview with the Spirit of Li Xin (Shi Tianchan)
A humble soul reflects on a life of poverty, the profound lessons of his benefactor, and the true meaning of mind-capacity.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre5 Jan 202013 min
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The Inconceivable Nature of the Dharma
An Interview with the Venerable Chande from 1,600 Years Ago
A reflection on karmic retribution, the power of the heart, and a son's devotion, as shared by the Venerable Chande, who lived sixteen centuries ago.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre27 Dec 20199 min
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The Power of Faith and Unyielding Resolve
An Interview with the Spirit of Lou Xin, a Performer from 1,300 Years Ago
Lou Xin, a child actor who grew up abandoned and searching for meaning, recounts his journey from the stage to the desert, and finally to the awakening of his true nature through the Dharma.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre21 Dec 201918 min
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The Burden of a Scholarly Legacy
An Interview with the Spirit of Shi Daojing of the Gong Family
A reflection on the pride of a scholarly lineage, the hidden virtue of a mother's sacrifice, and the weight of ancestral expectations five centuries ago.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre18 Dec 201910 min
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Finding Peace of Heart Amidst the Ruins
An Interview with the Spirit of Yan Fengxu
A poignant reflection on the loss of family during wartime, the enduring bond between mother and son, and the search for peace in a world torn apart by conflict.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre14 Dec 201911 min
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The Karmic Debt of a Healing Path
An Interview with the Spirit of Shao Mingdan
Born with a body covered in festering wounds, Shao Mingdan's life became a testament to the reality of karmic retribution. Through the guidance of the Dharma and the sacrifice of his parents, he transformed his suffering into a path of liberation, eventually dedicating his life to the propagation of the Buddha's teachings.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre11 Dec 201917 min