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The Path of Actual Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides profound guidance on the essence of Actual Practice, explaining how transforming our personality and letting go of greed and anger are the foundations for rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Practical Practice: The Path of Self-Transformation
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us that our greatest obstacle in practice is our own stubborn personality. By embracing self-discipline, the power of the Buddha-name, and the wisdom of the Infinite Life Sutra, we can overcome the cycle of karmic attachments and find true liberation.
Change Your Direction: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Path to Awakening and Liberation
To attain the profound liberation of an awakened being, one must undergo a complete transformation. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju guides us on how to turn our direction, transcend the ego, and cultivate the true nature.
The Art of a Peaceful Departure
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning discusses the profound importance of preparing for the end of life, explaining how the practice of letting go and self-transformation can lead to a peaceful and liberated departure from this world.
The Path of Perseverance: An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao shares profound insights on the nature of perseverance in spiritual practice, illustrating how repeated failures and honest self-reflection are essential for stripping away the impurities of countless lifetimes and rediscovering one's true self.
Embracing Hope in the Face of Adversity
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Even when our efforts seem to yield no fruit and old obstacles remain, we must not lose heart. Every attempt is a step forward, and through gratitude and persistent change, we can transform our lives.
Transforming the Hearts and Actions: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Third Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
To truly progress on the path of the Dharma, one must begin by transforming the hearts and actions. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how to dissolve the 'self,' personal ego, and selfishness to return to the purity of our true self.
The Power of Self-Transformation
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren discusses the necessity of self-transformation, the importance of maintaining a pure heart amidst a changing world, and why true spiritual success depends entirely on one's own perseverance and awareness.
The True Essence of Buddhist Practice
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren reflects on the true meaning of Buddhist practice, emphasising that the most difficult aspect of the path is not the external rituals, but the internal transformation of one's own character and emotions.
The Path of Breaking Through the Self
Teachings from Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha offers profound guidance on the true meaning of breaking through in one's practice, emphasising that the journey of self-transformation and returning to one's true nature is far more significant than merely achieving external goals.
The Magnificent Mission to Save the World
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren reflects on the unfolding mission at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, discussing the nature of true practice, the necessity of overcoming one's habits, and the profound opportunity to participate in the salvation of all beings.
The Triumphant Return to the Western Pure Land
The Twenty-fourth Letter of President Zhao Puchu
In this profound letter, President Zhao Puchu reveals that the true battlefield is not in the world, but within the human heart. He guides practitioners on how to overcome their internal demon nature through the power of compassion, ensuring a triumphant return to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.