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The Burden of a False Reputation
An Interview with the Spirit of Lin Qitian
Lin Qitian, once celebrated as a paragon of virtue, reveals the suffocating reality of living for a reputation. Trapped by his own vanity, he shares his path from a life of performative goodness to the genuine, humble practice that finally led him to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Essence of True Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the meaning of True Practice, urging practitioners to look beyond the illusions of the material world and rediscover their original true nature.
The Essence of True Practice
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo guides us on the path of true practice, explaining how to transcend the illusory nature of our world by aligning our hearts and actions with the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way.
The Essence of True Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju during the Second Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
A true practitioner is one who walks the path of genuine cultivation with sincerity, humility, and a heart dedicated to the Buddha's teachings. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on how to navigate the path of practice, overcome karmic obstacles, and maintain a continuous connection to Namo Amituofo.
The Demon's Chain: A Journey from Darkness to Awakening
An Interview with the Ancient Demon Mo Lian
After sixty-three billion years of wandering through the cycle of rebirth and falling into the path of a demon, Mo Lian reflects on his failed practice, his obsession with power, and his ultimate transformation after encountering Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
Breaking Free from the Shackles of Destiny
An Interview with Venerable Changgao
Venerable Changgao, a dedicated monastic residing at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, offers profound wisdom on the nature of destiny and the path to liberation. In this interview, recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on August 20, 2023, Venerable Changgao explains how one can transcend the constraints of karma and impermanence through sincere practice.
The Essence of True Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
True practice is not merely an intellectual pursuit but a profound journey of experiential realization. By cultivating meditative concentration and relying on the Buddha's blessings, we can transcend the whirlpool of samsara and return to our original, tranquil nature.
The Path of True Practice: A Discourse from Namo Amituofo
Guidance for Practitioner Su and All Sentient Beings
The Buddha’s teachings are not merely empty words to be debated on paper. They are a profound call to action that demands we focus on the true essence of our existence: the True Meaning and the True Practice. To truly progress, one must move beyond theory and into the realm of authentic, lived experience.
True Practice: The Path of the Awakened
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
In this profound discourse from the first session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Namo Amituofo illuminates the difference between true and false practice, urging all beings to cherish their time and seek the path of awakening.
The Ultimate Compassion: An Interview with Venerable Master Guang Qin
Reflections on Spiritual Deliverance and the Path of Practice
Venerable Master Guang Qin shares his profound insights on the nature of true practice, the pitfalls of the Dharma-ending age, and the extraordinary spiritual deliverance work performed by Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Essence of True Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound reflection on the nature of authentic practice, the necessity of Faith, Vows, and Practice, and the path to liberating oneself and all beings from the cycle of suffering.
The Inconceivable Truths of Spiritual Deliverance
An Interview with the Venerable Chan-yun
The Venerable Chan-yun shares his profound insights into the nature of reality, the necessity of inner practice, and the inconceivable work of spiritual deliverance being conducted at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.