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The Journey of Ten Thousand Miles: A Legacy of Dharma
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reflects on the enduring spirit of the Dharma, drawing parallels between the historic journey of Great Master Xuanzang and the contemporary mission of Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
Awakening from the Dream of Life
An Interview with the Spirit of Lay Practitioner Xi Xueling
Lay Practitioner Xi Xueling shares her journey from the confusion of the spirit realm to the clarity of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, reflecting on the importance of filial piety and the necessity of diligent practice while still in the human world.
Achieving a Thorough Understanding of Affairs and Principles
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
To truly understand the nature of reality, one must master both the practical affairs of daily life and the profound Universal Principles, Truth, and the Right Path. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how our hearts serve as the ultimate master of our destiny.
The Plight of the Human Spirit and the Path to Liberation
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
In this profound discourse, Namo Amituofo reveals the current plight of the human spirit, explaining how our true nature is often obscured by karmic creditors and the cycle of rebirth, and how we may find liberation through the sanctuary of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Ronin's Blade and the Path to Deliverance
An Interview with the Spirit of Namii Toyoda
A masterless samurai, bound to the spirit of a blade, finds liberation through the Holy Name of Namo Amituofo and the compassionate deliverance of Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
Practising Within the Vows
Words of Namo Amituofo, recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe
In this profound teaching, Namo Amituofo illuminates the essential role of the Three Provisions—Faith, Vows, and Practice—in our journey toward rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. By aligning our personal vows with the Great Vows of Namo Amituofo, we can overcome the obstacles of karma and find our way back to our true self.
The Light and Shadow of the Human Body
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the relationship between the four elements of the body, the presence of karmic energy, and how the purity of the heart manifests as light or shadow.
The Heart-Mind Creates All Dharmas
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the profound truth that all dharmas are mind-only, guiding us toward the purification of our spirit and the realisation of our true nature.
Having Confidence in Your True Self
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance to the fourfold assembly on overcoming the cycle of regression, understanding the nature of our karmic obstacles, and maintaining unwavering confidence in our inherent, unblemished true self.
Making Good Use of the Present Moment
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the art of living in the present moment, teaching us how to transform every fleeting second into a powerful opportunity for spiritual purification and the attainment of Buddhahood through the single-minded recitation of Namo Amituofo.
The Dharma of Perfect Harmony
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how the Pure Land Dharma Gate serves as the supreme, all-encompassing path to Buddhahood, integrating all practices into the profound act of chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Path of Equality: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Discourse during the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains that an equal heart is the essential foundation for those seeking to realise their true nature and attain rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.