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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.