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Shining Days: The Path of Selfless Service
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
What defines a truly shining day? It is a day lived not for oneself, but for the sake of helping all beings leave suffering behind and find true happiness.
Living Without Regrets: Teachings on Selfless Service
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the nature of selfless service, the importance of dissolving karmic obstacles, and the path to achieving rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Doing Your Best: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, April 7, 2024
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us of the brevity of life, the necessity of transforming karma through diligent practice, and the importance of selfless service to all beings.
From a Life of Service to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Xu Ningzhu, a Former Prison Guard of the Hells
Xu Ningzhu, once mocked for his perceived intellectual disability, transformed his life through selfless service. After passing, he served as a prison guard in the hells before being delivered to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss by Practitioner Su. This is his story of karmic retribution, the power of kindness, and the ultimate liberation through Namo Amituofo.
The Path of Compassionate Conduct
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the essence of compassion, the necessity of selfless service, and the transformative power of purifying one's heart to return to the true self.
What is Truly Good?
Amitabha Buddha's discourse
Namo Amituofo offers profound guidance on the true meaning of Goodness, contrasting the fleeting nature of worldly success with the eternal value of selfless service and spiritual liberation.
The Healer's Legacy: A Lifetime of Compassion
An Interview with the Spirit of Kuang Shi-kai, the Herbalist
Kuang Shi-kai, a former prison guard in the hell realms, reflects on his past life as a dedicated herbalist. Guided by his grandfather, he spent decades gathering medicinal herbs to heal both animals and villagers, learning that the true secret to healing lies in a selfless heart.
Practising Down-to-Earth: A Guide for the Diligent Practitioner
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the necessity of self-reliance, selfless service, and the unwavering commitment required to see one's true nature and walk the path of the Buddha.
The Jailer’s Path to Liberation
An Interview with Liu Zhizhong, a Former Jailer in the Hells
This is a record of an interview with Liu Zhizhong, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon his life and his eventual transformation from a jailer in the hells to a practitioner of the Pure Land. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on November 27, 2021.
The Path of Selfless Devotion and Awakening
An Interview with the Venerable Fang Ping from Three Centuries Ago
A reflection on the life of Venerable Fang Ping, who transitioned from a humble childhood to becoming an elder in the Buddhist community, guided by the teachings of the Buddha and the spirit of selfless service.
Awakening from the Grip of Karma
An Interview with the Venerable Lu Dong from 1,500 Years Ago
A profound reflection on the destructive nature of jealousy, the weight of karmic debt, and the transformative journey toward expanding one's mind-capacity to serve all sentient beings.
Reflections on the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss
A Message from the Spirit of Lee Kuan Yew
A profound reflection from the spirit of Lee Kuan Yew on his transition from the world of power to the realisation of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, and his deep admiration for the selfless work at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.