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The Compassionate Practice of Saving Beings
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Compassion is the fundamental spirit of our practice. When we witness the immense suffering of beings, our hearts naturally yearn for them to be free from pain. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on how to cultivate this compassion and truly assist those who are lost in the cycle of rebirth.
The Path of Only Beings: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from the Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, March 16, 2025
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the essence of the Mahayana path: the selfless state of 'Only Beings.' By understanding that our own bodies are home to countless sentient beings with whom we share karmic ties, we learn that our personal practice is, in truth, the collective salvation of all.
The Essence of the Mahayana Path
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the profound nature of the Mahayana path, the significance of the Six Paramitas, and how the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss serves as the ultimate environment for attaining Buddhahood.
The Essence of Faith in Mahayana Buddhism
An Interview with Bodhisattva Ashvaghosa
Bodhisattva Ashvaghosa, author of 'The Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana,' shares profound insights on the nature of faith and its critical role in overcoming the obstacles faced by practitioners at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Essence of the Mind: Teachings of Ashvaghosha Bodhisattva
An Exploration of the Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana
An exploration of the nature of the heart as presented in the Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana, detailing the path to true liberation and the profound significance of the One Mind in alignment with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.