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The Fifteenth Letter: A Message to the Dharma Drum Community
A Testimonial from the Spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
A profound reflection from the spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen, addressing his former community at Dharma Drum Mountain and offering urgent insights on the true nature of the Buddha’s teachings, the reality of karmic debt, and the path to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Call for a New Dharma Drum
The Fourteenth Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on the necessity of character transformation and true purification for the future of the Sangha, urging students to look beyond academic knowledge and cultivate a pure heart.
The Thirteenth Letter: Teachings on Dharma Drum Mountain
A Message from the Spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
In this profound message from the spiritual realm, Venerable Master Sheng Yen addresses the practitioners of Dharma Drum Mountain, urging them to return to the essence of true practice, non-attachment, and the cultivation of a pure, compassionate heart.
The Urgent Call from the Spirit of Master Sheng Yen
The Twelfth Letter from the Spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
In this poignant testimonial, the spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on the profound difficulty of saving the world, the reality of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, and a heartfelt plea to his former organization, Dharma Drum Mountain, to awaken to the true path of the Dharma.
The Missing Truth of Dharma Drum Mountain
The Tenth Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on the limitations of his past teachings at Dharma Drum Mountain, the true meaning of repenting, and the urgent necessity of the Pure Land practice for liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
The Regrets of a Master: A Message from the Spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
The Ninth Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
A poignant reflection from the spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen, who speaks on the limitations of his past practice, the urgent need for true liberation, and his profound gratitude for the work being done at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Urgent Truth of Rebirth from Venerable Master Sheng Yen
The Eighth Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
Venerable Master Sheng Yen shares a profound and urgent message regarding the necessity of rebirth in the Western Pure Land, reflecting on the karmic responsibilities of monastic leaders and the importance of true practice.
A Stern Warning from Venerable Sheng Yen
The Seventh Letter of Venerable Sheng Yen
Venerable Sheng Yen, from the Western Dharma-Nature Land, delivers a poignant and critical message to his followers at Dharma Drum Mountain, questioning the authenticity of their practice and urging them to seek the true Dharma.
A Message from the Beyond: The Truth of Dharma Drum Mountain
The Sixth Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
In this poignant message from the beyond, Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on the state of Dharma Drum Mountain, the dangers of academic Buddhism, and the urgent need for his disciples to return to the true path of practice.
A Call to Return Home: The Fifth Letter of Master Sheng Yen
The Fifth Letter of Master Sheng Yen to Master Guo Dong
Master Sheng Yen, speaking from the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, addresses his successors at Dharma Drum Mountain, urging them to look beyond worldly education and embrace the path of rebirth in the Western Pure Land.
The Lifeblood of Dharma Drum Mountain
The Fourth Letter from the Spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
A profound reflection from the spirit of Venerable Master Sheng Yen regarding the true essence of practice, the pitfalls of academic study, and the urgent need for genuine transformation within Dharma Drum Mountain.
The Truth Behind the Dharma Drum
The Third Letter from Venerable Master Sheng Yen
Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on the true meaning of practice, the necessity of cellular transformation, and his urgent plea for his followers to transcend the cycle of illness and death.