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Achieving Meditative Concentration: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from the Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the nature of meditative concentration, the path of diligent practice, and how to maintain a stable heart amidst the movements of the world.
The Power of the State of Deep Peace and Wisdom in Pure Land Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In the Pure Land Dharma Gate, the power of the state of deep peace and wisdom is the fruit of unwavering concentration. Through the Holy Name of Namo Amituofo, we can exhaust our confusion, eliminate our faults, and ultimately attain Buddhahood.
The Path of Selflessness: Learning from Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
In this profound discourse, Namo Amituofo reveals the true nature of our physical form and explains why letting go of the self is the essential key to achieving Buddha-Recitation Samadhi and saving countless suffering beings.
The Transformed Heart: A Discourse on True Cultivation
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo offers profound guidance on how to transcend the illusions of the world, purify the Six Roots, and transform one's life through the constant practice of chanting the Buddha-name.
The Meaning of Present and Future in Buddha-Recitation
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound significance of remembering and reciting the Buddha's name, and how this practice ensures our connection to Namo Amituofo in both the present and the future.
Teachings on Buddha-Recitation and Chao Du
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the interconnectedness of all beings and the vital importance of constant Buddha-recitation combined with Chao Du to save infinite sentient beings.
Defilement and Purity: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the path from worldly defilement to the purity of the true self, revealing how the mind holds the key to our liberation.
Saving the World and Delivering Beings
Teachings from Teacher-Practitioner Xia Lianju
To save the world and deliver beings is a profound mission that requires self-mastery, compassion, and the unwavering support of Namo Amituofo. Teacher-Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the necessity of aligning our vows with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.
Transcending the Duality of Good and Bad
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo teaches us that the concepts of good and bad are merely human constructs. By aligning our hearts with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, and focusing on the practice of chanting, we can transcend these dualities and attain rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Essence of Cultivating Meditative Concentration
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Meditative concentration is not merely a skill to be acquired; it is the natural state of our true self. Namo Amituofo guides us on how to maintain this stillness amidst the challenges of daily life, ensuring our practice remains steady and protected from external interference.
Daily Progress on the Path to Awakening
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
True practice is the most effective method for spiritual growth. By harnessing the power of the Dharma, we can break through our self-imposed limitations and the heavy shackles of karma to rediscover our true nature.
The Wisdom of 'Do Not': Teachings by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Discourse on Mind, Evil, and Greed
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju guides us on the path of purification, explaining how to transcend the cycle of thought, evil, and greed to reach true awakening.