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Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains why relying solely on our physical senses keeps us trapped in the cycle of rebirth, and how we can transcend this through purification and the guidance of Namo Amituofo.
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides profound guidance on the purification of the Six Roots, explaining how to maintain an unmoved mind amidst the external world through the constant practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo teaches that true practice is not found in the external world, but in the profound discipline of restraining the Six Roots and turning our awareness inward.
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound nature of emptiness, the mechanics of our Six Sense Organs, and how the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo leads us to the fruit of Bodhi.
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides profound insights into the nature of intentionality and non-intentionality, explaining how the purification of our Six Roots transforms our perception and reveals our true nature.
A Discourse on the Path to an Awakened Being
Purification of the six sense organs is the essential foundation of our practice. By embracing the state of no-self and letting go of personal attachments, we can transcend mere sensory discrimination and awaken our original, sensitive nature.
When the six senses are purified, the inherent abilities of the true self naturally manifest. This is the original state of our existence, governed by the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way of cause and effect.
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the importance of discipline, punctuality, and the spiritual significance of mindful dining within the temple environment.
Teachings from Namo Amituofo, recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe
Namo Amituofo explains that the true purpose of our practice is to purify the Six Roots, allowing our original, innate abilities to manifest as we return to our true self.
Words of Namo Amituofo
To walk the path of the Pure Land is to embark on a journey of profound purification. By guarding the Six Roots and aligning our thoughts with the Buddha, we transform our lives into a vessel for Infinite Light.
The various methods of practice are designed to remove the stains of pollution and restore our original, inherent purity. By purifying the body, heart, and spirit, we can rediscover our true nature and return to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju provides essential guidance on the path of purification, urging practitioners to guard their Body, Speech, and Mind against the stains of the world and to embrace the supreme gift of Namo Amituofo.