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The Essence of Vows and Desires
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the true nature of our vows, the importance of selfless practice, and the constant, compassionate presence of Namo Amituofo in our journey toward the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Supreme Path to Perfect Enlightenment
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the profound meaning of Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi and the path to achieving Buddhahood through the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Living the Vows: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Third Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, May 9, 2025
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the necessity of aligning our personal vows with the Forty-eight Great Vows of Namo Amituofo, emphasising that true progress in the Pure Land path requires a selfless heart and the diligent practice of arousing the Bodhi mind.
The Essence of Vows and the Path to Enlightenment
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
A profound discourse on the nature of vows, the necessity of the Pure Land path, and the distinction between worldly desires and the transcendent vow to save all beings.
Letting Go of the Pain
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning reflects on the profound liberation of spirits during a Dharma assembly, sharing the poignant story of a soul who finally released the chains of romantic attachment to find peace in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Onion of the Soul: A Path to Awakening
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning reflects on the duality of the human condition, the necessity of peeling away layers of habits, and the unwavering sincerity required to walk the path toward becoming a Buddha.
The Awakening of the Simple Child: The Journey of Venerable Lahan Muxi
An Interview with the Venerable Lahan Muxi
Born with a perceived intellectual disability, Lahan Muxi was mocked by his village. Yet, through the simple, unwavering practice of chanting Namo Amituofo and the guidance of his devoted brothers, he transcended his limitations to realise his true nature and attain Buddhahood.
The Illusion of the Physical Body
An Interview with Master Chang Gao
Master Chang Gao reflects on his early years of monastic practice, the struggle with ego, and the profound realization that the physical body is merely a temporary vessel in the cycle of samsara.
The Path to True Perfection
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning reflects on the essence of spiritual practice, the pitfalls of worldly achievement, and the ultimate liberation found in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Orange of Enlightenment
An Interview with Venerable Xitao
A profound reflection from Venerable Xitao on how a simple orange transformed his understanding of karmic creditors, the nature of suffering, and the boundless compassion of Namo Amituofo.