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The Profound Meaning of Leaving Home
Words of Namo Amituofo
The term 'leaving home' is translated beautifully in Chinese, signifying a complete departure from one's past life. It is not merely a physical transition, but a profound shift in the heart and spirit, aimed at the ultimate goal of rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
A Grandfather's Journey to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Wang Huo
Wang Huo, the grandfather of lay practitioners Wang Jianzhong and Wang Jiancai, shares his profound gratitude for the deliverance that led him from the confines of an ancestral shrine to the eternal beauty of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Path of Sincere Repentance: A Message from Venerable Wuhong
An Interview with Venerable Wuhong
Venerable Wuhong shares his profound journey of repentance, revealing the hidden obstacles of the ego and the vital importance of sincere practice for all monastics and practitioners.
A Call to Rectify the Path
The Fortieth Letter of the Late Venerable Master Wei Chueh
In this poignant message from beyond, the late Venerable Master Wei Chueh reaches out to Venerable Jian Yun, urging a return to the true path of practice and warning against the dangers of worldly attachments and the accumulation of negative karma within the monastic community.
Sentient and Insentient Beings: Together Realising Supreme Wisdom
The Forty-First Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
A profound message from Venerable Master Sheng Yen regarding the sacred duty of monastics to save all beings, the dangers of complacency, and the necessity of a sincere, non-competitive heart in the work of the Dharma.
The Boundless Vow: A Letter from Venerable Master Sheng Yen
The Fortieth Letter of Venerable Master Sheng Yen
In this profound message, Venerable Master Sheng Yen reflects on the true meaning of a boundless vow, offering stern yet compassionate guidance to his disciples regarding the essence of monastic practice and the path to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Illusion of Seniority in Monastic Life
The Twenty-Ninth Letter of Venerable Master Wei Chueh
In this poignant twenty-ninth letter, Venerable Master Wei Chueh reflects on the true essence of monastic practice, warning against the danger of mistaking the passage of time for genuine spiritual attainment.