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The Guardian of the Mountain: A Three-Millennium Journey
An Interview with the Spirit of Ge Muyuan
After three thousand years of wandering as a mountain guardian, Ge Muyuan shares his journey from a Zhou Dynasty hunter to a spirit finding liberation through the compassionate deliverance of Practitioner Su.
The Essence of the Dharma Speaker
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound teaching on the role of the Dharma speaker, the importance of harmonising principle and practice, and how to utilise the natural world as a living classroom for spiritual transformation.
The Simple Heart of a Forest Child
An Interview with Lin Yunxi, a Former Prison Guard of the Hells
Lin Yunxi, a spirit who once lived in harmony with nature and later served as a prison guard in the hells, shares his journey of finding liberation through the pure teachings of the Buddha and the compassionate guidance of Practitioner Su.
Merging with the Infinite: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Message from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Have you ever truly let go of your worldly constraints and allowed your Body-Mind-Spirit to merge with the vastness of nature? In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reveals the hidden spirits within all things and the compassionate path to liberation through Namo Amituofo.
A Life of Service: From Tribal Elder to Prison Guardian
An Interview with the Spirit of Guatila
Guatila, an indigenous guardian of the land, shares his lifelong journey of compassion—from nurturing nature in his tribe to providing solace to prisoners, eventually finding the path to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the teachings of Practitioner Su.
The Wisdom of Flow
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound nature of flow, illustrating how the movement of air, water, and energy within the natural world and our own bodies is essential for harmony, health, and spiritual well-being.
The Truth of Nature: Unfolding in the Purest Way
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Everything in the universe unfolds naturally. When we cease our attempts to force outcomes or impose rigid expectations, we align ourselves with the truth of the Dharma and allow our true self to shine forth.
The Rain God's Testimony: When the Earth Chants
An Interview with the Rain God, Du Kexiao
This is a record of an interview with the Rain God, Du Kexiao, who oversees the region of Toowoomba and Goombungee. The interview discusses the miraculous phenomenon of the land and vegetation chanting Namo Amituofo to invoke rain, facilitated by the spiritual guidance of Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Swallow Family
Reflections from the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
Observing a family of swallows on the roof, we reflect on the nature of relationships and the cycle of rebirth.
Invoking the Rain God: A Dialogue with Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Namo Amituofo as Recorded by Venerable HaiZe
In a time of drought, a disciple seeks guidance from Namo Amituofo on the nature of rain, the role of celestial beings, and the importance of virtue in our collective practice.
The Gains and Losses of Technological Advancement
A Dialogue between Venerable HaiZe and Namo Amituofo
In a world increasingly dominated by digital screens and virtual connections, we must ask: what have we gained, and what have we lost? Namo Amituofo offers profound guidance on returning to our true nature and finding the wisdom that lies within the heart of nature itself.