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The Foundation of Confidence in Self-Nature
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains why confidence in one's self-nature is the essential pillar of spiritual practice, and how believing in one's own Buddha-nature is the key to reaching the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Heart of the Buddha: Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Demon Crowds
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the profound distinction between the awakened nature of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and the obscured nature of demon crowds, illuminating the path of purification and the necessity of karmic trials on the journey to Awakening.
The True Meaning of Welcoming Guests
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the profound spiritual significance of welcoming guests, revealing it as a skillful means to foster respect, humility, and the sharing of blessings to help all beings leave suffering behind.
The Unobstructed Wisdom of the Buddha
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the profound nature of Unobstructed Wisdom, a state of being that transcends worldly limitations and allows for the ultimate salvation of all suffering beings.
Having Faith in the Buddha and in Yourself
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the necessity of cultivating complete faith in both the Buddha and one's own inherent Buddha-nature to achieve true liberation.
The Compassionate Practice of Saving Beings
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Compassion is the fundamental spirit of our practice. When we witness the immense suffering of beings, our hearts naturally yearn for them to be free from pain. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on how to cultivate this compassion and truly assist those who are lost in the cycle of rebirth.
The Subtle Manifestation of Our True Nature
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the delicate interplay between our Buddha-nature and the afflictions of the world, guiding us on how to navigate the path from confusion to awakening.
The Omnipresence of the Buddha's Heart
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo reveals the boundless nature of the Dharma Realm, explaining how the Buddha's presence transcends all time and space to guide sentient beings back to their true nature.
The Infinite Vastness of the Dharma Realm
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo reveals the boundless nature of the Dharma Realm, the universality of Buddha-nature, and the profound significance of His presence at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Wisdom of Oneness
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reveals the truth of Oneness, explaining how the awakened mind transcends the illusions of duality, separation, and the karmic constraints that bind us to the cycle of rebirth.
The Buddha and the True Self: Teachings on the Path to Awakening
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the distinction between our transient, ego-driven self and our eternal Buddha-nature, offering the Buddha-name as the ultimate shortcut to liberation.
Raising the Awareness of the True Self
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound teaching on awakening our inherent Buddha-nature, overcoming the ego, and the vital importance of chanting Namo Amituofo to save all beings.