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The Prison Guard’s Redemption
An Interview with Li Wenyou
A former prison guard in the hells recounts his journey from a life of family hardship and gambling to his ultimate deliverance into the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, guided by the compassionate teachings of Practitioner Su.
The Generosity of a Teacher's Heart
An Interview with Wang Dingguo, a Former Prison Guard in the Hells
Wang Dingguo, a man who spent his life in the pursuit of Generosity and character education, reflects on his journey from a wealthy teacher to a prison guard in the hells, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Extensive Practice of Generosity: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound significance of Generosity as the foundation of the Six Paramitas and a vital practice for all who seek to save suffering beings.
The Practice of Generosity, Gratitude, and Joy
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
True joy arises naturally from the heart, unforced and pure. By cultivating contentment and gratitude, we realise the preciousness of our lives and the unique opportunity we have to practise the Dharma. As students of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, we are called to share this inner light with all beings, embodying the path of Namo Amituofo through our daily actions and gentle presence.
The Path of Boundless Generosity
Words of Namo Amituofo, Recorded by Venerable HaiZe
Namo Amituofo teaches us that true Generosity is not measured by the material value of our gifts, but by the purity of our heart and the absence of attachment. By practising selfless giving, we expand our mind-capacity and align ourselves with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.
The Wealth of a Lifetime: A Journey Beyond Greed
An Interview with Li Cai, a Former Prison Guard in the Hells
Born with the name Li Cai—meaning Wealth—a man reflects on his life of abundance, his time as a prison guard in the hells, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land through the teachings of Practitioner Su.
Using Resources Wisely
Teachings from Teacher-Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher-Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how worldly wealth and status are the fruits of past merit, and how the wise practitioner uses these resources to transcend the cycle of reincarnation.
The Joy of Giving: A Life of Generosity
An Interview with the Spirit of Li Dexiang, a Former Prison Guard
Li Dexiang, a man who spent his life in the Yuan Dynasty practising generosity, shares his journey from a humble tea merchant's son to a dedicated prison guard in the underworld, and finally, his liberation into the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Path of Generosity: The Testimony of Fu Xianzhong
An Interview with Fu Xianzhong, a Spirit Delivered by Practitioner Su
Fu Xianzhong, a former prison guard in the underworld, shares his journey from a mischievous child to a man who learned the true meaning of generosity, ultimately finding deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Truth of Existence and Non-existence
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Taiwan New Year Dharma Assembly, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the paradox of possession and emptiness, guiding us toward the true path of liberation and the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Truth of Having and Nothingness
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Taiwan New Year Dharma Assembly, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explores the paradox of existence, the nature of attachment, and the path to true liberation through the wisdom of emptiness.
The Power of Generosity to Change Destiny
An Interview with He Benyuan, a Former Prison Guard of the Underworld
A moving account of a spirit who served as a prison guard in the underworld, revealing how his life in the human world was a deliberate act of filial sacrifice and how the practice of Generosity changed his destiny.