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The Essence of the Buddha-Heart
Amitabha Buddha's discourse
Before one attains the state of an awakened being, the heart is primarily driven by the force of karma. Amitabha Buddha guides us on how to transform this into the Buddha-heart.
The Hundred Battles Within: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Third Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains that the true battlefield of a practitioner is not in the external world, but within the heart. It is the ongoing struggle between our desire to change our personality traits and the habits that hold us back, a war between the Buddha-heart and the demon-heart.
The Divergent Paths of the Heart
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how the state of our hearts determines our destination within the six realms of existence, and how we may transcend this cycle through the Buddha-heart.
The Boundless Vastness of the True Self
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reveals the nature of the true self, guiding us to look beyond the illusions of the ordinary mind to discover the boundless, compassionate heart of a Buddha.
The Nirvana Mind: The Heart of Buddhahood
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the profound meaning of the Nirvana Mind, guiding practitioners at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre to cultivate the heart of Buddhahood and transcend the cycle of rebirth.
The Buddha-heart is Like Water
Words of Namo Amituofo
The Buddha-heart is like water, fluid and adaptable, yet it remains pure and unchanging. Through this profound teaching, Namo Amituofo reveals how the Buddha-heart manifests to save all beings.
The Buddha-Heart: A Teaching for All Beings
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the nature of the Buddha-heart, how it resides within all beings, and how we can reveal it through practice at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
In Sync with the Buddha-heart
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
To be in sync with the Buddha-heart, one must move beyond mere understanding and put vows into action. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers guidance on overcoming the obstacles of being drowsy and entering space through diligent practice and the cultivation of meditative concentration.
The Buddha-heart and the Demon-heart
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the fundamental difference between the Buddha-heart and the demon-heart, guiding us on how to return to our true nature through diligent practice.
The Heart of the Buddha
Words of Namo Amituofo
Where does the heart reside? Namo Amituofo reveals the nature of the true heart, the roots of our suffering in discrimination, and the path to peace through the practice of chanting.
The Nature of the Heart
Words of Namo Amituofo
A profound discourse on the nature of the heart, the origin of suffering through discriminations, and the path to liberation through the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Essence of the Buddha-heart
Words of Namo Amituofo
An exploration of the infinite, compassionate nature of the Buddha-heart and its role in the salvation of all beings.