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The Essential Education for Buddhist Temples
An Interview with Venerable Master Chin Kung
Venerable Master Chin Kung discusses the vital necessity of proper Buddhist education within temples, the role of the Sangha, and the importance of cultivating the mind to truly benefit all sentient beings.
The Sacred Role of the Sangha in the Pure Land Path
A Discourse from Namo Amituofo, Recorded by Venerable HaiZe
Namo Amituofo explains the profound significance of the Sangha, their role as pillars of the Dharma, and how their guidance leads beings toward rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Harmony of the Sangha
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this defiled and evil world of suffering, the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre stands as a beacon of bright light, guiding all beings back to the righteous path.
The True Vow of the Sangha
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
During the Thrice Yearning Ceremony and the Noon Offering, Namo Amituofo provided profound teachings for the Sangha, reminding them of their sacred duty to purify the heart and propagate the Buddha’s teachings.
The True Meaning of the Sangha
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound teaching on the role and essence of the Sangha, explaining their vital function as guardians of the Dharma and guides for all beings seeking liberation.
The Sacred Vocation and Essence of the Sangha
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the true path of the Sangha, guiding monastics to transcend worldly attachments and embody the Buddha's compassion.
The True Meaning of the Sangha
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
What does it truly mean to be a member of the Sangha? It is far more than a shaved head or a set of robes. It is a profound commitment to the path of awakening, the cultivation of the mind, and the selfless vow to save all beings.
The True Meaning of the Sangha
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains that the true essence of the Sangha lies not merely in the wearing of robes, but in the cultivation of the heart and the sincere transformation of one's nature to follow the path of Buddhahood.
The Responsibility of the Sangha in the Age of the Dharma’s Decline
The Forty-second Letter of Practitioner Zhao Puchu
In this profound letter, Practitioner Zhao Puchu addresses the critical state of the Sangha in our modern era, calling for a return to the true path of saving beings and the vital importance of guiding all towards rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The True Meaning of the Sangha
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
What does it truly mean to be a member of the Sangha? Is it merely the act of shaving one's head and donning the robes, or is there a deeper, more profound commitment required? Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides a vital teaching on the essence of monastic life, the path of the Bodhisattva, and the urgent need for sincerity in our practice.