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Transcending Gain and Loss: Transforming Your World
Teachings from Great Master Xuanzang
How do we define gain and loss? These concepts arise entirely from the heart. By understanding the nature of the self and the power of our own awareness, we can move from confusion to awakening, transforming the world around us through the practice of no-self.
Humbly Seeking Guidance: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Message from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the necessity of humility, repentance, and the unwavering practice of chanting Namo Amituofo to achieve liberation and rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Achieving Meditative Concentration: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from the Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the nature of meditative concentration, the path of diligent practice, and how to maintain a stable heart amidst the movements of the world.
The Journey of Ten Thousand Miles: A Legacy of Dharma
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reflects on the enduring spirit of the Dharma, drawing parallels between the historic journey of Great Master Xuanzang and the contemporary mission of Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
Teachings on Impermanence and Connection: The Words of Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Discourse from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju during the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound insights into the nature of relationships, the cycle of arising and ceasing, and the conditions that determine the continued presence of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in our world.
Coming from Nowhere, Going to Nowhere: The Words of Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
An exploration of the profound nature of the Buddha, who transcends the limitations of time, space, and the cycle of rebirth, and how we may connect with this eternal truth.
Realising the Dharma of Non-Birth
Teachings from Namo Amituofo and the Guidance of Practitioner Su
A profound discourse on the Dharma of Non-Birth, explaining how to transcend the cycle of birth and death, rediscover one's true nature, and the transformative power of chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Awakening of the Bodhi Mind
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Arouse the Bodhi mind and single-mindedly recite Namo Amituofo. This is the essential guidance for all who seek rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Namo Amituofo explains the profound significance of this heart of awakening and how it serves as the foundation for our journey toward Buddhahood.
The Endless Cycle of Birth and Death
Words of Namo Amituofo
Throughout countless lifetimes, we have endured endless cycles of birth and death. This is a profound source of suffering for our body, mind, and spirit. Namo Amituofo guides us on how to break free from this cycle through the power of chanting.
Opening the Heart: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Discourse from the Third Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides profound guidance on the necessity of removing the ego to open the heart, the cycle of rebirth, and the compassionate work of Practitioner Su in saving demonic beings.
The Sound of the Three Jewels
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the profound significance of the Sound of the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha as described in The Infinite Sutra, revealing how this celestial resonance guides beings in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss toward full enlightenment.
Since Time Immemorial: The Weight of Our Karmic Past
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reflects on the endless cycle of rebirth, the burden of the ego, and the vital importance of purifying our Alaya consciousness to achieve liberation.