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Letting Go of Everything to Find a New Path
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the practice of letting go—not merely of objects, but of the very delusions, attachments, and concepts of self that bind us to the cycle of rebirth.
Letting Go of the Past
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the necessity of letting go of our past attachments, memories, and karmic burdens to finally see our true self and transcend the cycle of rebirth.
Overcoming the Mountain-Sea Pass of the Soul
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the metaphor of the Mountain-Sea Pass, teaching us how to overcome the obstacles of the body and mind to return to our original nature through the power of Namo Amituofo.
A Radiant Return to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Lay Practitioner Wang Shuxian
Lay Practitioner Wang Shuxian, mother of Lay Practitioner Lin Yanfang, shares her journey from the darkness of ignorance to the radiant, peaceful embrace of the Western Pure Land, reflecting on the truth of life and the immense blessing of encountering the Dharma.
Bidding Farewell to the Past
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us that true spiritual progress begins only when we release the burdens of our past. Whether our history is filled with great achievements or deep suffering, the path to the Western Pure Land requires us to start anew with humility, sincerity, and the unwavering practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.
Letting Go and Advancing: The Path to Awakening
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo guides us on the profound necessity of letting go of the self, our delusions, and our attachments to achieve true purity and see our original nature.
Letting Go of the Past to Realise the Truth
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains why letting go of the past is essential for a practitioner to reveal their true nature and avoid the traps of karmic entanglement.
The Art of Picking Up and Letting Go
Words of Namo Amituofo
A profound teaching on the balance between taking responsibility for the benefit of all beings and releasing the attachments of the ego to achieve true spiritual liberation.
Letting Go of Your Heavy Burdens
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains why letting go of the heavy burdens of the past, present, and future is essential for achieving spiritual liberation and reaching the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Wisdom of Letting Go and Gaining
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo offers profound guidance on the necessity of letting go of worldly attachments, the cycle of rebirth, and the path to true liberation through diligent practice and purification.
Letting Go of the Self to Realise the True Nature
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound necessity of using our temporary physical body as a vessel for True Cultivation, ultimately letting go of the ego to rediscover our eternal true self through the Holy Name.
Cherishing and Letting Go: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
First Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, March 28, 2025
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the necessity of letting go of the self and cherishing the rare opportunity for purification at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.