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An Announcement Regarding Chao Du Merit Contributions
Official Notice from Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
An official notice regarding the adjustment of merit fees for Chao Du deliverance ceremonies to ensure the continued maintenance and propagation of the Buddha's teachings at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
Persistence on the Path to Awakening
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo teaches that whether working as a collective or an individual, one must persist in practice until the ultimate goal is reached, especially when serving the vast assembly of beings at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Sacred Power of Harmonious Cooperation
Words of Namo Amituofo
At Hsiang Kuang: A Sacred Sanctuary, the work of educating beings is a collective endeavour. When we divide tasks with a pure heart, we are not merely completing chores; we are accumulating merit and aligning ourselves with the Buddha's infinite compassion.
The Radiance of a Pure Heart: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
On the True Meaning of Standing Out in Spiritual Practice
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the true meaning of standing out in one's practice, distinguishing between the accumulation of worldly blessings and the profound merit that leads to realising one's true nature.
The Tathagata's Family Business
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo invites all practitioners to view the work of saving beings as their own family business, emphasising the importance of purification, changing personality traits, and accumulating merit to reach the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Raising the Mind of Reverence
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
True reverence must arise from within the heart. When we cultivate gratitude and contentment, we naturally open ourselves to the profound blessings of the Dharma. Namo Amituofo guides us through the rare opportunity of this life to attain Buddhahood.
The Wisdom of Making Good Use of Time
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains that the true value of time lies in how we utilise it to save beings, accumulate merit, and ultimately attain rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Using Resources Wisely
Teachings from Teacher-Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher-Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how worldly wealth and status are the fruits of past merit, and how the wise practitioner uses these resources to transcend the cycle of reincarnation.
Diligence Leads to True Attainment
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound connection between diligence, true attainment, and the cultivation of merit that leads to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Advancing Simultaneously: The Path of Practice and Service
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo teaches that true practice is not a static state, but a dynamic integration of daily devotion and selfless service. By balancing our personal cultivation with our duties to the temple and all beings, we can clear our karmic obstacles and guide our loved ones toward rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Preciousness of Aspiration
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
True aspiration arises from a sincere heart, dedicated to serving all beings and walking the path of self-benefit and altruism. Namo Amituofo guides us on how to cultivate this pure intention, distinguishing between the infinite nature of merit and the finite nature of blessings.
The Infinite Merit and Dharma Wealth
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains that while worldly wealth is a necessity for survival, the true practitioner seeks the infinite merit and Dharma wealth that leads to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.