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The Innate Wisdom of the Purified Heart
Teachings from Namo Amituofo, recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe
Namo Amituofo explains that the true purpose of our practice is to purify the Six Roots, allowing our original, innate abilities to manifest as we return to our true self.
Cultivating Goodness in Heart and Thought
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
As we have not yet attained the state of no-mind, we must actively transform our hearts and thoughts toward goodness to reach the state of an awakened being.
The Compassion, Wisdom, and Mind-Capacity of the Awakened Being
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the essential pillars of the spiritual path: compassion, wisdom, and mind-capacity. By cultivating these qualities, the practitioner moves beyond self-interest to achieve true liberation and the state of an awakened being.
The Illusion of Right and Wrong
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on transcending the limitations of human judgment and the importance of turning the Six Roots inward to walk the righteous path.
A Life of Perfect Harmony
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound teaching on how to achieve a life of perfect harmony by aligning one's heart with the Universal Principles and the Buddha's teachings, ultimately transcending the suffering of the six realms.
The Power of Equanimity
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Equanimity is not merely a mood; it is a profound meditative concentration that one must cultivate through diligent practice. It is the hallmark of the one who chants the Buddha's name, allowing the sacred Buddha-name of Namo Amituofo to flow continuously into the heart.
The Path of Selflessness
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains that selflessness is the key to transforming karma, elevating one's spirit, and attaining the state of an awakened being.
The Wisdom of Seeing Through
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
True 'seeing through' is not merely an intellectual exercise but a profound skill of the heart. It is the foundation for purification, allowing us to transcend the illusory world and attain the state of an awakened being.
The Infinite Capacity of the Heart
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound nature of the heart's capacity, distinguishing between the limitations of the self and the infinite potential of an awakened being.
Everything is Equal
Words of Namo Amituofo
During the noon offering of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Namo Amituofo provides profound guidance on overcoming habitual tendencies and realising the equality of all things.