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The Virtue of Steadfastness in One's Duty
Teachings from Amitabha Buddha
Steadfastness in one's duty is not merely a task; it is a profound responsibility and a fundamental duty. By performing our roles with sincerity, we dissolve our spiritual obstacles and serve the collective harmony of the temple.
The Power of Stillness: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the power of silence, the importance of guarding our speech, and the transformative path of chanting Namo Amituofo to purify the Body, Speech, and Mind.
The Value of a Single Day and Night
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
In the span of a single day and night, what have you truly accomplished? Namo Amituofo guides us to reflect on the precious nature of time and the necessity of living in the present to serve all beings.
Healing the Heart: The True Essence of Medicine
An Interview with the Spirit of the Ancient Physician Hua Tuo
True medicine does not lie in ancient texts or herbal prescriptions, but in the purification of the heart. To heal the body, one must first heal the mind.
The Physician Who Heals the Heart: An Interview with Hua Tuo
An Interview with the Ancient Physician Hua Tuo
The renowned physician Hua Tuo reflects on his life, the true nature of healing, and the profound realisation that the ultimate medicine lies in the purification of the heart and the teachings of the Buddha.
The Preciousness of the Present Moment
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
The present moment is the only place where we can truly transform our lives. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us that by anchoring our hearts in the Buddha-name, we can turn every fleeting second into a path toward awakening.
A Mind Without Confusion
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the profound importance of maintaining a clear, focused mind through daily practice to ensure a peaceful transition to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Clarity, Purity, and Stability
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on achieving a state of clarity, purity, and stability, which is essential for the path of the practitioner and the salvation of all beings.
The Path to Purification of the Six Roots
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides profound guidance on the purification of the Six Roots, explaining how to maintain an unmoved mind amidst the external world through the constant practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.
When the Heart Changes, the Results Follow
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how the state of our heart determines our karmic path and how we can transform our future by purifying our intentions.
The Essence of Practice in Daily Life
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo provides profound guidance on how to transform every aspect of daily life, particularly service in the kitchen, into a path of diligent practice, compassion, and ultimate awakening.
Returning to Zero: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Message from the Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
To return to zero is to return to the original point of our true nature. By letting go of the past and maintaining a continuous stream of Namo Amituofo, we can resolve our karmic debts and find true liberation.