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Finding Your True Self
Words of Namo Amituofo
A profound teaching on the necessity of purifying the mind, letting go of the Five Poisons and Five Desires, and rediscovering the original nature that resides within every being.
The Peril of Greed on the Path to Awakening
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Greed is the foremost of the Five Poisons. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how even the smallest flicker of desire can obstruct our path to awakening and lead us into the cycle of suffering.
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.
Anger and Compassion: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the Five Poisons, explaining how the fire of anger consumes our merit and how we may counteract it through the cultivation of compassion and wisdom.
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.
The Path to Removing Arrogance
Words of Namo Amituofo
Arrogance is a subtle poison that corrodes our inherent goodness. Namo Amituofo guides us on how to recognise this ego-driven state and dissolve it through the practice of humility, compassion, and constant Buddha-recitation.
The Wisdom of Letting Go: No More
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
In this profound discourse, Namo Amituofo guides us on the urgency of our practice, the necessity of dissolving our karmic obstacles, and the vital importance of abandoning the Five Poisons and Five Desires to ensure our rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
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.
Transcending the Five Poisons: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from the Third Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how the Five Poisons—Greed, Anger, Ignorance, Arrogance, and Doubt—obscure our true nature and how we can purify our body, heart, and spirit to return to the path of awakening.
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 Heart of Repentance: Words of Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
A profound discourse on the necessity of sincere repentance, the nature of karmic retribution, and the path to liberation through the practice of Namo Amituofo.
The Significance of the Present Moment
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the importance of the present moment, urging practitioners to let go of the past and future, and to focus entirely on the diligent practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.