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An Announcement Regarding Chao Du Merit Contributions
Official Notice from Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
An official notice regarding the adjustment of merit fees for Chao Du deliverance ceremonies to ensure the continued maintenance and propagation of the Buddha's teachings at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
Sharing This Moment in the Dharma
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reflects on the fleeting nature of time and the profound significance of our shared presence in the Dharma, urging all beings to seize the opportunity for liberation through the Thrice Yearning Ceremony.
The Sacred Sound of the Qing Bell
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the sacred function of the Qing bell, a vital instrument used at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre to guide beings, subdue spirits, and facilitate the purification of the heart.
The Efficacy of Deliverance: Why Some Succeed and Others Struggle
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren explores the spiritual dynamics behind the effectiveness of Chao Du, revealing how the practitioner's faith, sincerity, and mental state directly influence the liberation of karmic creditors during a Dharma assembly.
Do Not Lightly Speak of Retreating
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo reminds us that the path to liberation is a rare and precious opportunity. Even when facing the obstacles of a defiled world, we must remain steadfast in our practice, cherish our time, and never lightly speak of retreating from the path to the Western Pure Land.
The Howling Wind: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Reflections on the Wandering Spirits of the Past
The howling wind outside the window is not merely a natural phenomenon; it carries the bitter, untold history of countless suffering spirits. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us of the transience of worldly glory and the urgent need for the fourfold assembly to awaken and practise diligently at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Radiance of Group Prostrations
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound teaching on the power of group prostrations, the compassionate light of Namo Amituofo, and the importance of purifying our Body-Mind-Spirit to resolve karmic debts and prepare for the Dharma assembly.
The Demon's Path to Goodness
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao reflects on the inconceivable sight of powerful demon crowds seeking Spiritual Deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, fulfilling an ancient prophecy of a master who can lead demons to perform acts of Goodness.
The Profound Power of Collective Prostration
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju shares insights on the transformative power of collective prostration, explaining how this sacred practice purifies both the living and the spirits during the Thrice Yearning Ceremony.
The Courage to Step Forward: A Discourse from Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo calls upon all beings to cherish their remaining time, to find the courage to step forward, and to return to the righteous path of the Truth.
Do Not Suffer Anymore: Teachings of Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Message from the Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the necessity of letting go of past suffering, correcting one's mistakes, and finding liberation through the compassionate light of Namo Amituofo.
The Demon Who Tried to Steal a Buddha's Heart
An Interview with the Demon 'Heart-Stealer' (Shi Changyun)
This is a record of an interview with the demon known as 'Heart-Stealer' (Shi Changyun), who once sought to sabotage the construction of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. He now resides in the Dharma-Nature Land, having been saved through the compassion of Practitioner Su. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on October 26, 2021.