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The Unity of Chan and Pure Land: An Interview with Master Hongren
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.
The Boundless Grace of the Buddha
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.
The Arhat’s Journey and the Magnificence of the Pure Land
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.
Letting Go of Everything to Find a New Path
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
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.
Finding Your True Self
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.
Joyful Awakening: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
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.
The Golden Ground of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss
Words of Namo Amituofo
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.
The Solitude and Trembling of the Worldly Heart
Words of Namo Amituofo
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.
Teachings on Body and Mind Softness by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
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.
The True Purpose of Our Spiritual Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
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.
The Path of Fearlessness
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
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.
Passing Through the Flowers Without a Single Leaf Touching
Words of Namo Amituofo
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.