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The Purification of the Spirit
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo provides profound guidance on the nature of the spirit during sleep, the dangers of the Five Desires, and the vital importance of maintaining the Buddha-name 24/7 to ensure continuous purification.
Transforming the Demon Nature
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the origins of the demon nature and the profound path of transformation through the Buddha's teachings, leading from darkness to the light of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Path to Eliminating Greed
Words of Namo Amituofo
Greed is the foremost among the Five Poisons. By understanding how the Five Desires bind us to the cycle of rebirth, we can begin the work of purification through chanting Namo Amituofo.
Do Not Follow Your Heart's Desires
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju warns against the dangers of unchecked desires and the importance of maintaining discipline within the monastic community to avoid the cycle of suffering.
Living Each Day with a Calm and Peaceful Mind
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on maintaining a steady, peaceful mind through the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo, explaining how to transcend the Five Poisons and the Five Desires to achieve true liberation.
Why Does Your Practice Remain Stagnant?
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
If you find yourself working diligently yet feeling as though you are standing still, you must pause to reflect. Why does your progress stall? The answers lie not in external circumstances, but within the depths of your own heart and mind.
The True Purpose of Our Daily Life
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the true purpose of our daily needs—food, clothing, shelter, and movement—and warns against the dangers of the Five Desires that lead us away from our true self.
Letting Go of External Possessions
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
During the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the nature of external possessions and the importance of maintaining a pure heart to ensure progress in one's practice.
Removing Greed: Teachings on the Five Desires
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the dangers of the Five Desires and guides us on how to keep our six roots pure through the power of the heart.
The Nature of Temper and the Path to Stillness
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains how our turbulent energy, or 'Qi', arises from the Five Poisons and Five Desires, and how we can transform this into the peace of the Pure Land.
The Nature of Energy and the Path to Stillness
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the origin of our volatile energy, how it stems from the Five Poisons and Five Desires, and how we may transform this energy into the peace of a still heart.
The World's Greatest Deception
An Interview with the Spirit of Koo Chen-fu
A reflection on the nature of power, the hidden influence of spiritual attachments, and the ultimate illusion of the six realms of rebirth.