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The Wisdom of Namo Amituofo: Letting Go of the Self
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
How can we transcend the illusion of the self? Namo Amituofo guides us through the path of constant chanting and selfless action, revealing how to use this temporary human form to attain the eternal truth.
The Wisdom of Letting Go and Serving
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo provides profound guidance on the duality of the physical body, teaching us how to transcend personal suffering to serve the greater good of all beings.
The Path of Selflessness: Learning from Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
In this profound discourse, Namo Amituofo reveals the true nature of our physical form and explains why letting go of the self is the essential key to achieving Buddha-Recitation Samadhi and saving countless suffering beings.
The Path of Repentance and Letting Go of the Self
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo provides profound guidance on the nature of our faults, explaining how selfishness, worldly illusions, and the influence of karmic creditors hinder our spiritual progress. By learning to change our ways and let go of the ego, we can align our Body, Speech, and Mind with the Universal Principles, Truth, and the Right Path.
Awakening and Action: The Path of True Cultivation
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound teaching on using our fleeting human life to cultivate the true nature, overcome the ego, and attain rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Understanding the Diverse Needs of All Beings
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how our perception of events is shaped by karma, and how the path of the practitioner is to transcend the self by serving all beings.
The Path of Only Beings: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from the Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, March 16, 2025
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the essence of the Mahayana path: the selfless state of 'Only Beings.' By understanding that our own bodies are home to countless sentient beings with whom we share karmic ties, we learn that our personal practice is, in truth, the collective salvation of all.
Protecting the Heart: Teachings of Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
First Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju guides us on the vital importance of guarding our hearts, shifting our focus from self-interest to the benefit of all beings, and finding the ultimate remedy in the continuous chanting of Namo Amituofo.
Recognising the True Direction of Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the essential direction for all Buddhist practitioners: the total dissolution of the self through the constant, unwavering practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Conduct of the Wise
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
A profound discourse on the nature of wisdom, the necessity of selflessness, and the extraordinary opportunity for practice at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Profound Path of Not for Self
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the practice of selflessness, explaining how letting go of the ego is the essential key to liberation, benefiting all beings, and realising one's true nature.
The Path of Forgetting the Self
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the practice of selflessness, explaining how letting go of the self is the ultimate key to overcoming the Five Desires, purifying the body, and achieving a state of continuous, flowing connection with Namo Amituofo.