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Taking the Next Step: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Message from the Third Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
When you encounter obstacles in your spiritual journey, do not lose heart. As long as you possess this physical form, you have the opportunity to transcend your limitations. By letting go of arrogance and ego-attachment, and by listening to the guidance of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, you can achieve true growth and breakthrough.
The Path of Diligent Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the necessity of diligent practice, the importance of direct acceptance of the Dharma, and the path to overcoming the ego to achieve true purification.
Ego-Attachment, Subjectivity, and Personality Traits are All Karma
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reveals that what we often mistake for our unique personality is actually the accumulation of karmic habits, and provides the path to true liberation through the practice at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Heart Awaiting Restoration
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo offers compassionate guidance on why our practice falters, how our ego-attachments create barriers, and the vital importance of restoring our spirit to walk the path of awakening.
Do Not Be Lax: A Call to Diligent Practice
Teachings from Teacher-Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher-Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us of the fleeting nature of life and the urgent necessity of diligent practice. By letting go of the ego and cherishing our rare Dharma affinity at Hsiang Kuang, we can truly leave suffering behind.
The Wisdom of Shrinking the Self
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Whether you choose to enlarge your sense of self or shrink it, or even reach the state of no-self, everything depends entirely upon your heart. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the path to true liberation.
Go Straight Ahead: Teachings on the Path of Deliverance
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on overcoming ego-attachment, the rarity of finding a true spiritual friend in the age of the Dharma’s decline, and the urgent necessity of diligent practice to save all beings.
The Prison Guard's Awakening: A Lesson in Diligence
An Interview with Lin Xidan, a Practitioner Who Found Liberation
A poignant testimony from Lin Xidan, who recounts his journey from a failed practitioner to a prison guard in the underworld, and his eventual liberation through the compassionate guidance of Practitioner Su.
Everything for the Sake of All Beings
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the nature of existence, the necessity of letting go of the ego, and the path to realising one's true nature through selfless service to all beings.
When Stuck, Resolve It: Teachings on Karmic Knots
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
From beginningless time, we have accumulated countless karmic knots. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us that when we feel stuck, we must face these obstacles with repenting and humility to find true liberation.
The Infinite Vastness of the Buddha's Heart
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo guides us to look beyond our limited perceptions and rediscover the infinite nature of our own hearts, which have been obscured by the filth of ego-attachment over countless aeons.
The Art of Quiet Listening and True Transformation
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound teaching on the necessity of listening with a humble heart to overcome ego-attachment and transform one's karma through the practice of quiet listening.