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The Sixth Vow: Requesting the Turning of the Dharma Wheel
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the Sixth Vow of Samantabhadra, explaining how requesting the Dharma and allowing the Wheel of Truth to turn within our own hearts is the key to ending suffering and attaining Buddhahood.
The Profound Practice of Universal Dedication
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the tenth vow of Samantabhadra, revealing how the practice of universal dedication expands our mind-capacity and leads us to see our true nature.
The Fifth Vow of Samantabhadra: Rejoicing in Merit
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Rejoicing in merit is not merely a polite gesture; it is a profound spiritual practice that expands our mind-capacity and aligns us with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.
The Ninth Vow of Samantabhadra: Constantly Follow Sentient Beings
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound ninth vow of Samantabhadra, revealing how the unity of heart, Buddha, and beings leads to the state of Awakening.
Requesting the Buddha to Remain in the World
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching on the seventh vow of Samantabhadra, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the vital importance of requesting the Buddha to remain in the world to guide all beings toward liberation and the ultimate path of Buddhahood.
Praising the Tathagatas: The Second Vow of Samantabhadra
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the second of the Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra: Praising the Tathagatas. He reminds us that every being inherently possesses the nature of a Buddha and encourages us to cultivate a heart of compassion, let go of our attachments, and dedicate our lives to spreading the Dharma.
The Second Vow of Samantabhadra: Praising the Tathagatas
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the second vow of Samantabhadra, guiding practitioners on how to cultivate a heart of praise, release the burdens of karma, and ultimately realise one's true nature and attain Buddhahood.
The Practice of Extensively Cultivating Offerings
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the third of Samantabhadra's Ten Great Vows: the practice of extensively cultivating offerings. By extending our hearts to all beings and realising our inherent oneness, we transform every action into a path toward Awakening.
The Universal Path of Respect for All Buddhas
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
The first of the Ten Great Vows of Samantabhadra is to respect all Buddhas. This is not merely a ritualistic gesture, but a profound recognition of the inherent Buddha-nature within every corner of the universe.