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Words of Namo Amituofo
A profound teaching from Namo Amituofo on how to view our past lives with equanimity, transform our karma, and remain steadfast in our practice of chanting one Buddha's name to the end.
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reveals the nature of the empty heart, the art of letting go, and how to remain fearless in the face of karmic obstacles through the constant presence of Namo Amituofo.
A profound teaching on the nature of spiritual practice, using the humble scarecrow as a metaphor for the unwavering, equanimous mind that leads to Awakening.
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound relationship between Awakening and the cultivation of an equanimous heart, guiding practitioners toward the realisation of their true self.
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the nature of equanimity, the illusion of the material world, and the path to true Awakening through the practice of letting go.
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju uses the changing seasons as a metaphor for the practitioner's mind, reminding us that whether circumstances are favourable or challenging, we must maintain a steady heart and continue our diligent practice.
When faced with the trials of illness, aging, and the final separation of the elements, does your heart remain in equanimity or succumb to turbulence? Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the necessity of a steady heart for rebirth in the Western Pure Land.
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the dangers of comparison, urging practitioners to guard their hearts and maintain stillness through pure practice.
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on expanding the capacity of the heart, letting go of the burdens of the past, and maintaining a state of meditative concentration that remains undisturbed by the dualities of the world.
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides profound guidance on maintaining a stable and equanimous heart amidst the challenges of life, emphasising the power of chanting Namo Amituofo to transcend karmic obstacles.
Recorded by Venerable HaiZe
Equanimity is the fundamental basis for all change and transformation in the universe. By expanding our mind-capacity and moving beyond the limitations of the physical eye, we can perceive the truth of existence and find our way to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Equanimity is not merely a mood; it is a profound meditative concentration that one must cultivate through diligent practice. It is the hallmark of the one who chants the Buddha's name, allowing the sacred Buddha-name of Namo Amituofo to flow continuously into the heart.