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An Interview with the Fifth Patriarch of the Chan School in the Western Pure Land
Master Hongren, the Fifth Patriarch of the Chan school, shares his profound insights from the Western Pure Land on why the path of chanting Namo Amituofo is the most suitable practice for beings in this modern age.
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju shares profound insights on the immeasurable grace of the Buddha, the manifestation of Bodhisattvas across the six realms, and the rare, magnificent opportunity for spiritual growth at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
A Discourse by Namo Amituofo
An exploration of the Arhat's attainment within the Four Sacred Realms and why the Pure Land Dharma Gate remains the most magnificent path to Buddhahood in the age of the Dharma's decline.
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the practice of letting go—not merely of objects, but of the very delusions, attachments, and concepts of self that bind us to the cycle of rebirth.
Words of Namo Amituofo
A profound teaching on the necessity of purifying the mind, letting go of the Five Poisons and Five Desires, and rediscovering the original nature that resides within every being.
The Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju shares profound insights on the joy of Awakening, the presence of Namo Amituofo at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, and the immense benefit of saving beings through the power of the Buddha's teachings.
Namo Amituofo explains the profound significance of the golden ground in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, revealing how the environment is meticulously crafted to support the spiritual growth and eventual awakening of all sentient beings.
In the Infinite Life Sutra, the phrase 'qiong qiong song song' describes the profound loneliness and anxiety of beings in this world. Namo Amituofo explains how to transcend this state by returning to our true self.
A Discourse from the Third Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound state of body and mind softness, illustrating how this quality manifests in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss and within the dedicated practitioners of the worldly realm who strive to save all beings.
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the essential purpose of our practice: transforming the personality, the role of daily practice, and the compassionate path of Chao Du and space visitation.
Those who walk the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, and realise them within their hearts, need not fear any interference from negative forces. Their hearts remain calm and undisturbed, like a still lake reflecting the moon.
When Buddhas and Bodhisattvas walk in this world, they are like one who passes through a garden of a hundred flowers without a single leaf clinging to their robes. They remain entirely unstained by the dust of the world, performing the work of saving beings throughout your many lives.