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The Fragility of a Vow
An Interview with Shi Qiufeng, a Former Monastic
A former monastic reflects on his journey from a life of seeking truth to the battlefield of his past, the struggle of filial duty, the loss of his way, and his ultimate redemption from the hells through the compassion of Namo Amituofo.
The Monk in the Dewdrop: A Lesson in Diligent Practice
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
A spirit trapped for centuries within a single drop of dew reveals the harrowing consequences of a monastic life lived without true diligence, and the profound grace of deliverance.
Unified Coordination in Monastic Life
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides essential guidance on the importance of communal harmony, the necessity of unified coordination within the monastic community, and how aligning one's Body-Mind-Spirit leads to true spiritual progress.
The Essential Duty of a Practitioner
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides profound guidance on the fundamental duties of a monastic, emphasising the importance of internal reflection, daily practice, and the purification of one's heart and actions.
Teachings on Monastic Life by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound insights into the monastic way of life and how the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre serves as a sanctuary for spiritual cultivation and the salvation of all beings.
The Destiny of a Prison Guard
An Interview with the Spirit of Liu Yuanmin
Liu Yuanmin, a former prison guard in the hell realms, recounts his journey from a pampered, rebellious child to a monastic, and finally to his ultimate deliverance into the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Essence of Monastic Life
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the profound purpose of monastic life, defining it not as a withdrawal from the world, but as a dedicated path of service to all beings, purification, and the ultimate realisation of one's true nature.
The Fleeting Nature of Time: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reflects on the rapid passage of time and the vital importance of living a life dedicated to the salvation of all beings, whether one is a monastic or a lay practitioner.
The Significance of Blessings in Pure Land Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the essential conditions for rebirth in the Western Pure Land, emphasising the importance of cultivating blessings, good roots, and Causal Conditions.
The Stubbornness of a Former Monastic
An Interview with the Spirit of Shi Jinquan
A former monastic reflects on how his stubbornness and pride led to a cycle of rebirth as a fly, seeking deliverance from Practitioner Su.
Teachings on Monastic Life by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
From the First Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers essential guidance for monastics on the path of renunciation, the vital importance of the Precepts, and the ultimate goal of Awakening to one's true self.
The Foundation of Virtue: Teachings from Master Shang Xuan Xia Zhuang
Cultivating Noble Conduct for Spiritual Achievement
What defines true virtue? It is the natural, unforced expression of moral character. In the life of the monastic community, such conduct is not merely a social grace; it is a vital condition for Awakening and a reflection of one's original nature.