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The Wisdom of Silence and Sound
Words of Namo Amituofo
In the spiritual world of the Buddha’s teachings, silence is more profound than sound. By turning inward and stilling the Six Roots, we can resolve the karmic debts of accumulated lifetimes and finally see our true nature.
Purification and Silence: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Dharma Talk from the Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the essential practices of purification and silence, reminding us that the path to awakening lies in turning our hearts inward and chanting one Buddha's name to the end.
The Profound Power of Silence
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the practice of silence, explaining how turning our Six Roots inward and chanting one Buddha's name to the end can facilitate the purification of the body, heart, and spirit.
Entering True Resonance through Silence
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on how to transcend the noisy, karmic perceptions of the mind to reach the state of True Resonance, where one can truly save all beings.
The Profound Stillness of the Heart
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Silence is not merely the absence of sound; it is the fundamental gateway to the heart, a sacred space where the spirit finds its focus and the true nature begins to reveal itself.
The Power of Silence: Teachings on Mindful Conduct
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the virtue of silence, explaining how stillness is a powerful force that reflects our inner cultivation and respect for the sacred environment of the temple.
The Profound Power of Silence
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reveals the transformative power of silence, guiding us to look inward, preserve our energy, and awaken the true self through the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Profound Power of Silence
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In a world that demands constant external expression for survival and validation, we often lose touch with our inner selves. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju guides us back to the path of silence, where we can listen to the needs of our true self and find the root of lasting peace.
The Profound Power of Silence
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains that silence is not merely the absence of sound, but a vital, direct method of heart-to-heart communication that transcends the limitations of language and karmic confusion.
The Profound Benefits of Practising Silence
Teachings from Venerable KaiLin
Venerable KaiLin explains how the practice of silence serves as a foundational tool for purifying the mind, reducing conflict, and cultivating the deep awareness necessary for true spiritual progress.
The Power of Silence and Diligent Practice
An Interview with Steve Jobs
A reflection on the necessity of silence, the nature of the mind, and the path to true practice as shared by Steve Jobs.