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The Arrogance of a Devout Life
An Interview with the Spirit of Liu Shaoping of the Northern Song Dynasty
Liu Shaoping, a woman from the Northern Song Dynasty, reflects on her life as a successful merchant, her transition into a simple life of Buddhist practice, and the subtle, deep-seated arrogance that kept her trapped in the cycle of rebirth for over a millennium, until her eventual deliverance to the Western Dharma-Nature Land.
The Path to Removing Arrogance
Words of Namo Amituofo
Arrogance is a subtle poison that corrodes our inherent goodness. Namo Amituofo guides us on how to recognise this ego-driven state and dissolve it through the practice of humility, compassion, and constant Buddha-recitation.
The Essence of Humility and Modesty
Words of Namo Amituofo
Humility and modesty are not merely social graces; they are the foundation of a pure heart and the essential key to unlocking one's true nature. When we let go of the ego, we create the space for wisdom to manifest and for our practice to flourish.
The Downfall of Arrogance
Teachings from Teacher-Practitioner Xia Lianju
Arrogance is a destructive poison that clouds the mind and hinders spiritual growth. Teacher-Practitioner Xia Lianju explains why the arrogant are destined for failure and how one can truly change through humility and self-mastery.
The Lesson of the Stumbling Horse
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound teaching on why practitioners encounter setbacks, the hidden influence of karmic creditors, and the vital importance of changing one's personality and diligently chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Karmic Price of Arrogance
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning shares a profound revelation regarding the karmic consequences of arrogance, detailing a recent encounter with spirits trapped within the very floor tiles we walk upon, and the urgent need for humility in our daily lives.
The Path of Humility and the Pitfalls of Arrogance
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
In this profound discourse, Namo Amituofo illuminates the vital contrast between the humble heart that leads to awakening and the arrogance that obstructs the Buddha's path.
Arrogance and the Path to Dissolving It
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the nature of arrogance, how it manifests in our lives, and the essential steps to dissolve it through repentance and humility.
The Danger of Arrogance in Spiritual Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Arrogance is a corrosive poison that hinders our spiritual progress, blocks our ability to resolve karmic debts, and prevents us from achieving true liberation and rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Path of Humility and the Dangers of Arrogance
Teachings from Master Shang Xuan Xia Zang
The more one achieves, the more one must cultivate humility. Arrogance is a manifestation of karmic habits that invites suffering, while true humility is the gateway to awakening and the purification of the spirit.
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.
Arrogance and Humility: Teachings from Master Shang Xuan Xia Zang
A Guide to Cultivating the Heart of a Practitioner
Arrogance is a subtle poison that clouds our true nature and hinders our spiritual progress. Master Shang Xuan Xia Zang explains how to identify this habit and cultivate the humility necessary for true awakening.