(老師) 2019
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The Dangers of Arrogance and the Path to Humility
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Arrogance is a subtle but destructive force that blinds us to the Buddha-nature in others and prevents us from receiving the true benefits of the Dharma. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on how to recognise this habit and return to a state of compassion and clarity.
Do Not Be Ignorant: A Teaching on Awakening
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound teaching from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju on the nature of ignorance, the cycle of rebirth, and the transformative power of chanting Namo Amituofo to reach the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Do Not Give Rise to Anger
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Anger is a destructive force that consumes the forest of our merits. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on how to extinguish the fires of the heart, repent for past arrogance, and return to the purity of our true nature.
The Perils of Greed
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Greed, anger, delusion, arrogance, and doubt are the five poisons that cloud our true nature. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us that while these are easy to recite, they are difficult to overcome. We must treat them as Precepts and strive to transform our emotional entanglements into Dharma affinity to find the path to awakening.
Do Not Let Go of the Path
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound teaching on the urgency of practice, the suffering of the six realms, and the compassionate call of Namo Amituofo to return to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Essence of Reverence in Our Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
True reverence is the foundation of our spiritual journey. By cultivating a heart of absolute sincerity and seeing the Buddha-nature in all beings, we can transcend the illusory world and return to our true self.
The Profound Truth of Oneness
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound insights into the nature of Oneness, explaining how the boundaries between self and other dissolve through the cultivation of compassion and the realisation of our true self.
Dharma Joy and the Return to Our True Home
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju shares profound insights on the nature of suffering, the urgency of practice, and the realisation that the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss is our true home.
Knowing, Cherishing, and Cultivating Blessings
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the importance of recognising, cherishing, and cultivating our blessings to attain liberation.
Suffering and Illusion: Insights on the Nature of Reality
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on transcending the cycle of suffering by realising the illusory nature of our existence and the importance of chanting Namo Amituofo.
Teachings on Using the Temporary to Find the Eternal
A Message from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the importance of the human body as a vessel for spiritual practice, urging us to use this temporary life to achieve the eternal truth of becoming an awakened being and attaining rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Fragrant Light Pure Land
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching delivered during the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the rarity of encountering the True Teachings and the vital role of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in guiding sentient beings toward rebirth in the Western Pure Land.