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The Grave Danger of the Icy Heart
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers a profound warning against the 'Icy Heart'—a state of spiritual stagnation where one refuses to change despite receiving the guidance of the Buddha and true spiritual friends.
True and False Cultivation
Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosa
In this age of the Dharma’s decline, how can we distinguish between true cultivation and mere intellectual knowledge? Bodhisattva Ashvaghosa provides profound guidance on the essence of practice.
The Subtle Obstacles to Spiritual Success
An Interview with the Venerable Master Dixian
Venerable Master Dixian reflects on the subtle attachments that hinder spiritual progress, sharing his own journey and the urgent necessity for transparency in practice during this age of the Dharma's decline.
The Dangers of Attachment in Modern Practice
The Twenty-Eighth Letter of Venerable Master Wei Jue
Venerable Master Wei Jue reflects on the decline of the Buddha's teachings, the necessity of true spiritual friends, and the subtle traps of attachment that hinder even the most dedicated practitioners in the modern age.
A Final Plea from the Western Pure Land
The Fourth Letter of the Late Master Wei Chueh
In this poignant testimonial, the late Master Wei Chueh reflects upon his journey to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss and issues a desperate, heartfelt warning to his followers at Chung Tai Chan Monastery regarding the true path to liberation in the age of the Dharma’s decline.