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Teachings on Right and Wrong: A Message from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the nature of our thoughts, the mechanism of karma, and the supreme path of chanting Namo Amituofo to transcend the cycle of rebirth.
Abandoning Consciousness to Awaken the True Root
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound path of abandoning our reliance on consciousness to instead live from our original, true nature through the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Hidden Dangers of Curiosity
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning explains how the human trait of curiosity acts as a gateway for spiritual attachment, complicating the internal spaces of the body and mind.
The Trap of Inertial Space
An Interview with Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren explores the subtle, often invisible phenomenon of 'inertial space' within the mind, explaining how habits and complacency can hinder one's practice during Dharma talks.
The Inner Landscape of a Visionary
An Interview with the Spirit of Steve Jobs
A profound reflection on the inner life of Steve Jobs, revealing the hidden burdens of a visionary and the unseen influence of sentient beings upon his consciousness.
All Dharmas are Only Consciousness
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound teaching on the nature of consciousness, the mechanics of karma, and the essential path of transforming consciousness into wisdom to attain awakening.
The Nature of Thoughts and Senses
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides profound insight into the mechanics of our consciousness, explaining how the eight consciousnesses function and how we can move from constant mental activity toward the clarity of Awakening.
Entering the Consciousness: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from the Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how our thoughts, words, and actions are permanently recorded within our consciousness, and how we can transform this karma through the power of chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Nature of Consciousness and the Path to Awakening
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the nature of consciousness, how it binds us to the cycle of rebirth, and the profound path of transforming consciousness into wisdom to achieve true Awakening.
Breaking Through the Fog of Drowsiness
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren offers a profound analysis of drowsiness in practice, revealing it not merely as fatigue, but as a critical spiritual obstacle where one loses mastery over their own consciousness. This interview explores the root causes—ranging from scattered thoughts and emotional attachments to physical aging—and provides a roadmap for practitioners to reclaim their awareness and achieve true spiritual clarity.
The Nature of Consciousness and the Seeds of Karma
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains how our thoughts and emotions are stored within the consciousness, forming the seeds of karma that shape our lives, and how we may purify them to reveal our true self.
Entering the Consciousness: The Root of Karma
Words of Namo Amituofo from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
In this profound discourse from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Namo Amituofo explains how our fleeting emotions and thoughts are stored within our consciousness, shaping the very fabric of our karmic reality and the path to true liberation.