Master Sheng Yen
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A Master’s Final Call to His Heirs
A Message from the Spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
Venerable Master Sheng Yen reaches out from the Western Pure Land to his twelve Dharma heirs, urging them to seek final, profound teachings at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Crucial Path to Rebirth
The Thirty-Eighth Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
Venerable Master Sheng Yen shares profound insights on the nature of causal conditions, the reality of death, and the vital importance of securing one's rebirth in the Western Pure Land through true practice at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
Education is Heart-to-Heart
The Thirty-Seventh Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
In this thirty-seventh letter, the late Venerable Master Sheng Yen addresses the profound impact of technology on the younger generation, the rising crisis of mental health, and the urgent necessity for heart-to-heart education rooted in the True Teachings of the Buddha.
Fulfilling the Character of All Beings
The Thirty-Sixth Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
In this profound reflection, Venerable Master Sheng Yen discusses the state of the Dharma in the modern world, the necessity of genuine practice, and the importance of supporting authentic spiritual centres like the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre to truly heal the suffering of sentient beings.
The Reflection of a Master: A Call for the True Teachings
The Thirty-Fifth Letter from the Spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
In this poignant testimonial, the spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on his past life, the institutionalisation of his legacy, and the urgent need for the True Teachings to transcend sectarian boundaries for the benefit of all sentient beings.
The Call to Genuine Practice: A Letter from Venerable Master Sheng Yen
The Thirty-Fourth Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on the true nature of practice, urging his followers to look inward, cultivate a boundless mind-capacity, and move beyond superficial labels to achieve genuine transformation.
The Void Has an End, My Vows Are Infinite
The Thirty-Third Letter from the Spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
A profound message from the spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen, reflecting on the nature of the spiritual realm, the depth of his vows, and his endorsement of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre as a beacon for the future of Buddhism.
The Responsibility of Guiding the Sangha
The Thirty-Second Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
In this profound message, Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on the true essence of Dharma practice, the critical importance of genuine spiritual Chao Du, and the urgent need to properly guide the young monastics of the Sangha University.
The Primary Essence of Compassion: Delivering Sentient Beings
An Interview with the Spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on the necessity of spiritual deliverance, the reality of karmic creditors, and the true meaning of compassion in one's practice.
The Necessity of the Bumpy Road
The Thirtieth Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on the nature of spiritual practice, the necessity of adversity, and the importance of seeking the ultimate Truth of rebirth in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Relying on the Dharma, Not the Person
The Twenty-Ninth Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
In this profound message, Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on the vast compassion of Namo Amituofo and provides a crucial warning for all practitioners: to seek the Truth within the Dharma itself, rather than becoming attached to the personality of any teacher.
Environmental Protection of the Mind
The Twenty-Eighth Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
Venerable Master Sheng Yen offers profound insights into the nature of human suffering, the necessity of emotional healing through the Dharma, and the ultimate imperative of seeking rebirth in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.