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Moving Externally, Still Internally
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
To move externally while remaining still internally is the hallmark of a true practitioner. It is the state where the heart remains unmoved by the chaos of the world, allowing one to save sentient beings with perfect clarity and compassion.
Seeking Progress Through Composure
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
True progress in our spiritual practice is not found in haste, but in the profound stillness of a composed heart. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju shares how we may cultivate this stability through the practice of Namo Amituofo.
The Path of Uninterrupted Practice: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Consistency is the heartbeat of spiritual progress. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us that through the steady, uninterrupted practice of chanting, prostrations, and the cultivation of the Three Learnings, we can dissolve old karma and return to our original, true nature.
The Heart and the Spirit: A Path to Awakening
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Where does the heart reside? Namo Amituofo reveals the profound connection between our heart, our spirit, and the path to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Path of Unwavering Clarity
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
A profound discourse from Namo Amituofo on the necessity of remaining steadfast in one's practice, avoiding the traps of karmic entanglement, and returning to the true self.
Concrete Actions for Never Retreating on the Path
Words of Namo Amituofo, recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe
Namo Amituofo teaches the fourfold assembly on the importance of persistent practice, the foundation of the Three Learnings, and how the simple act of chanting the Buddha-name encompasses the perfection of the Six Paramitas.
The Path to a Transformed Life: Teachings on the Three Learnings
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how the Three Learnings of Precepts, Samadhi, and Wisdom serve as the foundation for purifying the Body-Mind-Spirit and resolving karmic conflicts.
The Eternal Truth That Transcends Time
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound insights into the eternal nature of the Buddha's compassion, the unchanging essence of our true self, and the vital importance of the Three Learnings of Precepts, Samadhi, and Wisdom in our journey toward Buddhahood.
Advancing Side by Side on the Path to Enlightenment
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo calls upon the fourfold assembly of disciples to unite in heart and purpose, setting aside personal ego to advance the great mission of saving beings and guiding them to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Gentle Heart: A Path to True Virtue
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the profound significance of a gentle heart, describing it as a hallmark of true spiritual attainment and a quality that every practitioner should strive to embody.
The Practice of Ancients and Moderns
An Interview with Venerable Master Chin Kung in the Western Land of Dharma Nature
Venerable Master Chin Kung discusses the fundamental differences between the spiritual practices of the past and the present, highlighting the challenges of modern distractions and the necessity of internal purification through the Three Learnings of Precepts, Samadhi, and Wisdom.
The Path to Heightened Awareness
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the importance of cultivating awareness, the necessity of sincere repentance, and the foundational role of the Three Learnings of Precepts, Samadhi, and Wisdom in the journey toward awakening.