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Moving Externally, Still Internally
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
To move externally while remaining still internally is the hallmark of a true practitioner. It is the state where the heart remains unmoved by the chaos of the world, allowing one to save sentient beings with perfect clarity and compassion.
The Stillness Within the Heart
Words of Namo Amituofo
True stillness is not merely the absence of noise, but a profound state of peace born from a deep understanding of the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way. Namo Amituofo guides us to transcend the limitations of language and worldly dualities to reach true Awakening.
The Path to Inner Stillness
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains why we must look within to find true stillness, and how our unpurified habits and ego create obstacles on the path to Awakening.
Maintaining Inner Stillness in the New Year
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
As we enter a new year, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us that while the world around us may be in constant motion, the practitioner must maintain a heart of absolute stillness. True progress on the path to the Western Pure Land depends on our ability to remain unmoved by external circumstances.
The Path of True Practice: Cultivating the Inner Self
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao reflects on the nature of true practice, the importance of inner stillness, and the journey toward selfless service for the sake of all sentient beings in the universe.
The Ultimate Technology of the Human Body
An Interview with the Spirit of Steve Jobs
In this profound reflection, the spirit of Steve Jobs discusses the limitations of modern digital technology and reveals the infinite, untapped potential of the human body as the ultimate, organic technology when purified through the Dharma.