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A Mother's Journey to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Lay Practitioner Zhou Er-mei
Lay Practitioner Zhou Er-mei, mother of Chen Miao-juan, shares her profound transformation from the suffering of the human realm to the ultimate joy of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, guided by the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
The Heart-King: The Sovereign of Your Inner Universe
Namo Amituofo's Discourse
Namo Amituofo explains the profound nature of the mind as the sovereign ruler of our body and spirit, guiding us on how to cultivate true wisdom and return to our original nature.
The True Master of the House: Cultivating the Future
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on what it truly means to be the master of the house—the one who takes responsibility for the future of our nation, the Buddha’s gate, and the Pure Land path through the cultivation of compassion, wisdom, and the laws of karma and cause and effect.
The Unwavering Heart: Movement and Stillness in Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
True cultivation is not found in isolation, but in the ability to maintain an unmoved mind amidst the shifting tides of daily life. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on how to balance movement and stillness through the power of Namo Amituofo.
The Wisdom of Diligent Cultivation
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us that true progress is built upon the foundation of sincerity and diligent effort. In an age obsessed with speed, we must return to the fundamental truth that one part of cultivation yields one part of harvest.
The Heart's Guidance: Do Not Look East and West
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Practice is precious because it is about cultivating the mind. When you look inward, your spirit becomes sensitive and aware. By adjusting your body, you can prevent illness and ageing. When your spirit finds peace, you realise that the spirit never dies, and you are assured of rebirth in the Western Pure Land. When your Body-Mind-Spirit is healthy, your true self is revealed; this is the sign of successful practice.
The Path to Becoming a Person of Great Blessings
An Interview with Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren shares profound insights on how to cultivate true blessings by mastering the art of seeing good and thinking good in our daily lives.
Where Does the True Dharma Reside?
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning, a monastic who sought deliverance through the compassionate guidance of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, offers her reflections on the current state of the Buddha-Dharma. As the true teachings face the threat of fading into obscurity, she points toward the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre as a beacon of light where the authentic, unadulterated Buddha-Dharma is still being practised and preserved for the salvation of all sentient beings.
Keep Going, My Children
Words of Namo Amituofo
A compassionate discourse from Namo Amituofo, offering guidance and encouragement to all practitioners navigating the challenges of the path to Awakening.
The Power of Silence: Teachings on Mindful Conduct
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the virtue of silence, explaining how stillness is a powerful force that reflects our inner cultivation and respect for the sacred environment of the temple.
Cultivating the Heart: Words from Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
In this profound discourse, Namo Amituofo guides us on the essential practice of cultivating the heart, explaining how every action, thought, and manifestation in our lives is rooted in the mind. By diligently applying ourselves to daily practice, service, and the study of the Dharma, we can purify our nature and move steadily toward the goal of Awakening.
The Prison Guard's Path to Enlightenment
An Interview with Wen Nanhong, a Former Prison Guard
Wen Nanhong, a man who spent his life burdened by the mystery of his origins and the strange calamities that followed him, sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. This interview, recorded on April 15, 2022, chronicles his journey from a life of confusion and suffering to his eventual rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, facilitated by Practitioner Su.