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The Urgent Need to Maintain the Buddha-Name
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides essential guidance on the necessity of maintaining the Buddha-name at all times to prevent the rise of afflictions and ensure a smooth transition to the Western Pure Land.
The Heart’s Words of Namo Amituofo: Sincerely Saving Yourself
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
In this profound discourse, Namo Amituofo guides us through the challenges of the Five Turbidities and Evil World, emphasizing the necessity of sincere practice, the constant recitation of the Buddha-name, and the vital importance of transforming one's personality to achieve true liberation.
Where Does Your Heart Abide? Teachings from Namo Amituofo
A Discourse Recorded by Venerable HaiZe
In this profound teaching, Namo Amituofo guides practitioners on how to anchor the heart in the Buddha-name, overcoming the obstacles of drowsiness, karmic attachments, and wandering thoughts to find true clarity.
The Path to a New Life
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the nature of the past, the necessity of letting go, and the attainment of a new life through the constant practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Eternal Flow of the Buddha's Compassion
Words of Namo Amituofo
The Buddha-name is like a gentle, persistent stream of living water. It flows through the heart of every practitioner, washing away the dust of worldly attachments, dissolving the deep-seated resentment within the body, and clearing the blockages that have long obscured the spirit. By allowing this stream to flow, we find the path to purification and Awakening.
The Healing Power of the Buddha-Name
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao explains the profound impact of chanting Namo Amituofo on the human body, detailing how the Buddha-name purifies the internal space of the body and transforms the influence of sentient beings within.
Why the Buddha-Name Struggles to Subdue Constant Thinking
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning explains the mechanics of why the human mind is plagued by continuous thinking, how karma and karmic creditors control our mental state, and how we can use the Buddha-name and other practices to purify the head and regain clarity.
Always Hold Tight to the Buddha-name
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
To truly progress on the path of liberation, one must hold fast to the Buddha-name. Namo Amituofo explains the profound nature of this practice and how it manifests as the infinite, pure energy of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Unmoved Mind
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren shares a profound teaching on the nature of the mind, illustrating through a story of a young monk that the true source of our agitation is not the external world, but our own attachments and discriminations.
Adapting to the Environment: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Whether an environment is good or bad is a direct reflection of the hearts and actions of those within it. To navigate the world, one must learn to adapt, remain unmoved by turbidity, and keep the Buddha-name at the centre of one's life.
The Virtue of Steadiness
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how a steady heart, cultivated through the constant recitation of the Buddha-name, serves as the foundation for all spiritual practice and harmonious interaction.
Fierce Diligence on the Path to Awakening
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the necessity of fierce diligence and the importance of severing ties with the past to rediscover one's true self.