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The Path to True Autonomy

Teachings from Namo Amituofo

Namo Amituofo explains the profound difference between being controlled by karmic forces and achieving the true autonomy of an awakened being who masters their own spirit.

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Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre · 30 May 2025
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The Ping-Pong Ball Life: A Lesson on Autonomy

Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju

Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju uses the metaphor of a ping-pong ball to illustrate how our lives are often controlled by external forces and karma, and how we can find true freedom through diligent practice.

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Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre · 1 Mar 2024
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The True Meaning of Autonomy

Words of Namo Amituofo

Every being yearns for the freedom to live according to their own will, yet true autonomy is only found when we align ourselves with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way. Namo Amituofo explains how we can transcend the limitations of karma to reach this state of perfect freedom.

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Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre · 20 Jan 2023
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The Suffering of Lacking Autonomy

Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju

Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound insights into the nature of our existence, exploring why we often feel like strangers in our own lives and how we can reclaim our true nature to find lasting peace.

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Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre · 8 Oct 2022
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Autonomy and Control: The Path to True Freedom

Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju

Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the struggle between karmic control and the autonomy of the awakened spirit, urging practitioners to transcend their habits and attain true liberation.

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Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre · 16 Oct 2021
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