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The Heart of a Ruler: An Interview with Liu Bei
An Interview with Liu Bei of the Three Kingdoms
A profound reflection on the nature of leadership, the burden of karma, and the compassionate heart of a ruler during the turbulent Three Kingdoms period.
Practitioner Su and the Miracle of Rain
Teachings from Namo Amituofo at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
Five years ago, as a severe drought gripped Australia, Practitioner Su led the fourfold assembly in a profound spiritual intervention. By teaching the spirits of slaughtered animals to chant the Holy Name, they resolved deep-seated resentment and brought life-giving rain to the parched land.
The Universal Radiance of Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo’s light is the most honoured among lights and the king among Buddhas, shining across infinite worlds to liberate all suffering beings from the cycle of rebirth.
Inviting the Buddha to Abide in the World
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound significance of the Buddha's presence in our world and the rare opportunity we have to encounter the Dharma at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Demon's Surrender: A Lesson in Compassion
An Interview with Moba, an Ancient Demon of the Milky Way
An ancient demon who has existed for 6,626 trillion years shares his journey from controlling the minds of humanity to finding true liberation through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
Fulfilling the Vows of Sentient Beings
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
To make a vow and see it come to fruition is a source of immense joy for all sentient beings. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound compassion of Namo Amituofo and the path to fulfilling our deepest aspiration: rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Teachings on Body and Mind Softness by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Discourse from the Third Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound state of body and mind softness, illustrating how this quality manifests in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss and within the dedicated practitioners of the worldly realm who strive to save all beings.
The True Purpose of Our Spiritual Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the essential purpose of our practice: transforming the personality, the role of daily practice, and the compassionate path of Chao Du and space visitation.
The Past and Present are One
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
The compassion of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to save beings remains constant across time. Through the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo, we can transform our familiar delusions into the path of awakening, ensuring our spiritual achievements remain steadfast against all interference.
A Sacrifice for the People and the Path to Deliverance
An Interview with the Spirit of Hu An-san
Hu An-san, a young soldier and former novice monk who sacrificed his life during the war, shares his journey from the battlefield to the Western Land of Dharma Nature through the compassionate deliverance of Practitioner Su.
Walking Quickly Toward Awakening
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers a profound teaching on the urgency of our spiritual journey, explaining how the metaphor of 'walking quickly' represents the tireless pace of saving beings and the constant practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Path of Fearlessness
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Those who walk the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, and realise them within their hearts, need not fear any interference from negative forces. Their hearts remain calm and undisturbed, like a still lake reflecting the moon.