Search the library
Search teachings, articles, and talks. Narrow with the filters on the left.
Matching articles
Returning to Simplicity: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
To walk the path of the Buddha, one must learn to return to simplicity. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju guides us on how to purify our body, speech, and mind, and how to make the Buddha-name the foundation of our daily lives.
A Life of Fulfilment Through Diligent Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers guidance to the fourfold assembly at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre on the importance of a disciplined daily practice and the profound power of Namo Amituofo's light.
The Beginning of a Day: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Discourse on the Practice of Daily Mindfulness
A profound reflection on the nature of time, the importance of the present moment, and the power of chanting Namo Amituofo to navigate the challenges of daily life.
Diligence Brings Merit, Frivolity Brings No Benefit
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
A profound teaching on the necessity of diligence in spiritual practice and the dangers of a frivolous heart, as guided by Namo Amituofo.
Accumulating Merit and Virtue for the Path to Awakening
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the vital importance of accumulating merit and virtue as the foundation for spiritual progress, the resolution of karmic debts, and the selfless work of saving all beings.
The Vital Importance of Diligent Practice
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Diligence is the cornerstone of the Bodhisattva path. Through the lens of the Six Perfections and the example of Dharmakara Bhikshu, we learn how persistent, unwavering practice leads to the ultimate realisation of our true nature and the attainment of Buddhahood.
Arise and Act: The Path of Devotion
Words of Namo Amituofo
Faith and action are the pillars of the Pure Land path. To truly progress, one must move beyond mere understanding and actively cultivate the path through daily practice, unwavering devotion, and the compassionate guidance of the Buddha.
The Cool Mind: A State of Pure Awakening
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
A profound teaching on the 'Cool Mind'—a state of inner purity and stability that transcends the Five Turbidities and serves as the natural manifestation of an awakened being.
The Wisdom of Cherishing Time
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Time is a priceless treasure that cannot be bought with worldly wealth. Namo Amituofo reminds us that every moment is an opportunity to purify our spirit and walk the path toward the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Virtue of Patience in Your Practice
A Discourse from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo offers profound guidance on overcoming the obstacles of anger, impatience, and karmic interference through the power of the Holy Name and the cultivation of a compassionate heart.
The Wisdom of Accepting Correction in the Present Moment
Words of Namo Amituofo
When someone offers you well-intentioned advice, can you accept it immediately, or does your ego stand in the way? Namo Amituofo guides us on the path of humility, purification, and the importance of staying present in our daily practice.
The Near-Term Goal of Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
To reach the state of no-self, one must first master the art of forgetting the self. Through the continuous chanting of Namo Amituofo, we dissolve our karma and transform our very nature.