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Teachings on Impermanence and Connection: The Words of Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Discourse from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju during the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound insights into the nature of relationships, the cycle of arising and ceasing, and the conditions that determine the continued presence of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in our world.
A Mother's Journey to the Western Pure Land: An Interview with Xu Hui
An Interview with Xu Hui, Mother of Lay Practitioner Mao Meiju
A heartfelt testimonial from Xu Hui, who reflects on her transition to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, her gratitude toward Practitioner Su, and the profound karmic connection that reunited her with her daughter.
The Wailing Wind and the Path to Liberation
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
During the Third Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reveals the hidden suffering of spirits trapped within the elements and the compassionate work of Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in guiding them to the Western Land of Dharma Nature.
Messages from Namo Amituofo’s Heart: Sentient and Insentient Beings
Words of Namo Amituofo
In this profound teaching, Namo Amituofo explains the true nature of all existence, revealing how both sentient and insentient beings possess the potential for Buddhahood and how they may be saved through the power of the Buddha's name.
Entering the Horizon: Teachings on the Vastness of the Dharma Realm
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the true nature of the horizon, the limitations of modern science, and how the Dharma Body allows us to perceive the infinite spiritual realms that exist beyond our physical sight.
The Source of the Physical Body and the Path to True Awakening
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the origin of our physical existence, the nature of karmic conditions, and how we can use this temporary life to achieve true liberation and save the beings within our bodies.
Living Within the Flow of Impermanence
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the nature of impermanence, explaining how we can transcend the cycle of suffering by returning to our true self.
Adjusting the State of Mind
Words of Namo Amituofo
Before one reaches the state of an awakened being or attains deep meditative concentration, the heart is easily influenced by the external world. Namo Amituofo provides guidance on how to maintain a pure heart through the practice of chanting.
The Heart of Greed: Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Words of Namo Amituofo
Greed is the root of the Five Poisons and the Five Desires. Namo Amituofo teaches us how to cultivate our hearts, observe our thoughts, and use the Precepts to transform our karma and return to the righteous path.
Unveiling the Truth of Reality
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the fundamental truths of our existence, guiding us to look beyond the veil of samsara and rediscover our original, true nature through the practice of Namo Amituofo.
The Extraordinary Within the Ordinary
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reveals how true spiritual greatness is found not in grand gestures, but in the quiet, selfless acts of a purified heart.
A Grandfather's Guidance from the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Lin Zaiqian
Lin Zaiqian, the grandfather of Lay Practitioner Lin Qiuzhen, shares his journey from the cycle of rebirth to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, offering heartfelt advice to his granddaughter on the importance of chanting and letting go of worldly attachments.