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A Call to Reconnect with Master Sheng Yen
A Letter from Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
Namo Amituofo has descended to save the world. We invite the disciples of Dharma Drum Mountain to visit Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre to communicate with the spirit of Master Sheng Yen.
The Journey of Sanmao: From Wandering Soul to Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of the Renowned Writer Sanmao
The spirit of the celebrated writer Sanmao shares her journey through the cycle of rebirth, the karmic debts of her past, and her ultimate salvation through the compassionate light of Namo Amituofo.
The Silent Sorrows of the Mountain Caves
An Interview with the Spirit of Shi Miaode by Practitioner Shi Faxi
A profound revelation regarding the dangers of attachment to meditative states and the vital importance of the Pure Land path, as revealed through the vision of monastics trapped within the mountains of their own making.
The Trap of Gain and Loss: Teachings from Monk Delin
An Interview with the Spirit of Monk Delin
A poignant reflection on how the subtle attachment to gain and loss can derail a lifetime of spiritual practice, and the path to true liberation through sincere repentance and the grace of Namo Amituofo.
Transcending the Subtle Trap of Greed
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Greed is a pervasive force that binds us to the cycle of rebirth. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound insights into how greed manifests, even in the lives of practitioners, and how we can overcome it through the path of Namo Amituofo.
The Profound Meaning of the Monk's Alms Bowl
Teachings from the Spirit of Shi Qietuo
A profound reflection on the spiritual significance of the alms bowl, the nature of attachment, and the vital discipline of the monastic life as revealed by a disciple of Shakyamuni Buddha.
The True Meaning of the Sangha
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
What does it truly mean to be a member of the Sangha? Is it merely the act of shaving one's head and donning the robes, or is there a deeper, more profound commitment required? Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides a vital teaching on the essence of monastic life, the path of the Bodhisattva, and the urgent need for sincerity in our practice.
The True Meaning of Filial Piety
Teachings from the Spirit of Filial Thought
What is true filial piety? Is it merely caring for one's own family, or is it a vast, universal compassion that encompasses all beings? Discover the path from small filial piety to the Great Filial Piety that leads to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Overcoming Drowsiness on the Path to Awakening
Teachings from Practitioner Xia Lianju and the Spirit of Ma Zhaotou
Drowsiness is not merely a physical state of sleepiness; it is a profound spiritual trap where the practitioner loses mastery over their own mind. Through the teachings of Practitioner Xia Lianju and the testimony of the spirit known as the Sleep God, we explore the hidden dangers of this state and how to reclaim our clarity.