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The Path to Leaving Suffering Behind
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the fundamental causes of human suffering and how we may transform our karma through Buddhist education, the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo, and the compassionate guidance of Dharmakara Bhikshu.
Forgetting the Self to Enter No-Self
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how the state of total immersion in service leads to the realisation of no-self, and how this is the key to transforming our karmic destiny.
The Truth of Reincarnation and the Path to Awakening
Words of Namo Amituofo
A profound discourse on the nature of samsara, the karmic burdens that obscure our true self, and the essential path to liberation through diligent practice.
The Turning of the Demon Mind: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound teaching on the nature of the demon mind, the necessity of karmic transformation, and the compassionate opportunity for all beings to return to their true nature at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
Spiritual Growth and the Path to Awakening
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Spiritual growth is the essential foundation for any practitioner. Without it, we remain trapped in the cycle of suffering, bound by our karmic body. By elevating our spiritual quality and looking inward, we can transform our consciousness into wisdom and finally achieve Awakening.
The Art of Turning Around: Teachings by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Third Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound spiritual process of 'Turning Around'—a complete transformation of one's karma, personality, and destiny through the power of Namo Amituofo.
The Power of Sincerity in Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the nature of sincerity, explaining how it serves as the essential foundation for transforming karma, cultivating compassion, and deepening our practice of the Dharma.
The Call for Rain: A Compassionate Plea for Australia
An Interview with Practitioner Su and the Four Dragon Kings
In a profound display of compassion, Practitioner Su leads a collective effort to bring rain to the parched lands of Goombungee and Toowoomba. Through the Thrice Yearning Ceremony and the intervention of the Four Dragon Kings, this account reveals the karmic obstacles to rainfall and the power of collective chanting to transform the environment.
Transforming Evil into Goodness: A Dialogue with Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su
A profound dialogue exploring the depths of suffering in the realms of rebirth, the necessity of an open mind for monastics, and the transformative power of repentance and practice at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Prodigal Son Wishes to Return
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
In this profound discourse from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Namo Amituofo addresses the suffering of those trapped in the cycle of rebirth and offers a path of repentance and return to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.