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The Buddha and Sentient Beings: A Discourse on Our True Nature
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the profound connection between the Buddha and sentient beings, the compassionate legacy of Shakyamuni Buddha, and the significance of Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre as a gateway to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Affinity of Manifestation: Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Reflections on the Path of Practitioner Su
Namo Amituofo explains the profound nature of how Buddhas and Bodhisattvas manifest in the world, the role of Dharma affinity, and the internal struggle between our true self and the karmic creditors residing within our bodies.
A Mother's Journey to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss
An Interview with Lay Practitioner Huang Lianfang
Lay Practitioner Huang Lianfang shares her profound experience of transitioning from the darkness of the spirit realm to the radiant beauty of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, offering final words of wisdom to her daughter, Chen Ruiping.
The Hidden and the Manifest: Teachings on Stillness
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides profound guidance on how our emotional fluctuations disturb the beings residing within our bodies, and how we must transform these emotional entanglements into Dharma affinity to achieve true liberation.
Working Together with One Heart
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the necessity of collective harmony within the monastic community, illustrating how our shared efforts in the temple mirror the continuous, unwavering practice required to reach the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Rare and Precious Dharma Affinity of Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from the Third Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound significance of Dharma affinity, guiding us to understand how our past causes lead us to the path of Namo Amituofo and the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Friends Coming from Afar: Teachings on Dharma Affinity
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
When we meet those who share our aspirations, it is a manifestation of karmic connection. When a friend travels from afar to visit the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, it is a continuation of our precious Dharma affinity.
Reflections After Suffering
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
After you have endured suffering, you must take the lesson to heart. Do not let the pain be in vain. To avoid repeating these mistakes and suffering once more, you must begin by ensuring you do not plant any more negative causes.
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju: Meeting at Hsiang Kuang
A Message from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Whether you have travelled thousands of miles or live just around the corner, your arrival at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre is a profound manifestation of Dharma affinity. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers guidance on how to cherish this moment, let go of the past, and dedicate one's life to the path of compassion and constant Buddha-recitation.
The Magnificent Dharma Affinity at Hsiang Kuang
Teachings from Namo Amituofo as Recorded by Venerable HaiZe
Namo Amituofo reveals the profound truth of our karmic connections, explaining how every encounter in our lives is a continuation of past affinities and a step toward ultimate liberation.
The Right Time for Awakening
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains how our current environment, causal conditions, and timing are all part of the karmic process, and how we can use this precious time to achieve Awakening.
Adapting to the Environment: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
When you step into a new environment, you are greeted by unfamiliar faces. Yet, deep within your heart, do you feel a sense of strangeness, or is there a flicker of familiarity? Perhaps you feel as though you have met these people before. In your past lives, you have sat together in this very way, listening to Practitioner Su deliver Dharma talks. The scenes of the past are manifesting before you once again today. This is because your Dharma affinity has fully matured.