Thirteen Pure Land Patriarchs
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The Life and Practice of the Ninth Patriarch of the Pure Land School: Master Ouyi
An Interview with the Spirit of Master Ouyi
A profound interview with the spirit of the Ninth Patriarch of the Pure Land School, Master Ouyi, detailing his early life, family background, and the miraculous circumstances of his birth.
The Life and Teachings of Great Master Lianchi
An Interview with the Eighth Patriarch of the Pure Land School
A profound dialogue with the Eighth Patriarch of the Pure Land School, Great Master Lianchi, exploring his journey from a scholar to a monk and his path to Awakening.
The Seventh Patriarch of the Pure Land School: Master Sheng Chang
An Interview with Master Sheng Chang
An insightful interview with the Seventh Patriarch of the Pure Land School, Master Sheng Chang, exploring his miraculous birth, his early connection to Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, and his profound teachings on the Pure Land path.
The Life and Teachings of Great Master Yongming Yanshou
An Interview with the Sixth Patriarch of the Pure Land School
A profound dialogue with the Sixth Patriarch of the Pure Land School, Great Master Yongming Yanshou, exploring his early life, his path to awakening, and the eternal truth of the Pure Land Dharma Gate.
The Life and Practice of Master Shaokang
An Interview with the Fifth Patriarch of the Pure Land School
A profound dialogue with Master Shaokang, the Fifth Patriarch of the Pure Land School, exploring his early life, his path to the monastic order, and the karmic connections that led him to the Pure Land Dharma Gate.
The Life and Spiritual Foundation of Master Fazhao
The Fourth Patriarch of the Pure Land School
This article explores the early life, miraculous birth, and foundational teachings of Master Fazhao, the Fourth Patriarch of the Pure Land School, as he reflects on the lessons of compassion and equality instilled in him by his parents.
The Life and Practice of the Third Patriarch, Master Chengyuan
An Interview with the Third Patriarch of the Pure Land School, Master Chengyuan
A profound dialogue with the Third Patriarch of the Pure Land School, Master Chengyuan, exploring his early life, his journey into the Dharma, and the essential practice of the Pure Land path.
The Life and Practice of Master Shandao
Teachings from the Second Patriarch of the Pure Land School
The Second Patriarch of the Pure Land School, Master Shandao, shares his life story, from his miraculous birth and early intellectual brilliance to the profound challenges of monastic life and the overcoming of his own arrogance.
The Life and Practice of Master Huiyuan
An Interview with Master Huiyuan by Practitioner Fa Xi
A profound dialogue exploring the life, spiritual journey, and early Pure Land practice of Master Huiyuan, the first patriarch of the Pure Land school.