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The Labyrinth Within: Understanding the Space of Thoughts
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren, a practitioner at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, explores the complex, layered spiritual spaces created by our thoughts, explaining how these mental landscapes are often influenced by karmic forces and how we can regain mastery over our own minds.
Reclaiming Sovereignty Over the Physical Body
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren explores the profound struggle of the spirit trapped within the physical body, the constant interference of karmic forces, and the path to reclaiming one's true autonomy through the Dharma.
The Burden of Constant Thought
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren discusses the pervasive obstacle of excessive thinking in spiritual practice and how to achieve a state of pure, quiet awareness.
Letting Go of This Illusory Body
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren reflects on the illusory nature of the human body and the profound importance of releasing our attachment to it to secure liberation.
The Art of Letting Go of Feelings
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren, a dedicated practitioner at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, discusses the profound impact of feelings on our spiritual practice, explaining how our attachments to physical sensations and emotional reactions disturb our inner peace and hinder our path to enlightenment.
A Model for Transforming Karma
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren, once a powerful demon, shares his testimony on how Practitioner Su’s boundless compassion and vow transformed his life and the lives of countless other spirits, serving as a beacon for all who seek to transcend their karmic burdens.
The Hidden Karmic Origins of Chronic Illness
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren explores the spiritual dimensions behind physical ailments, revealing how past karmic actions manifest as persistent health issues like chronic nasal congestion.
The Sudden Shifts Within: Understanding Our Inner Spirits
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Have you ever experienced sudden, inexplicable shifts in your mood—a wave of panic, fear, or anger that seems to come from nowhere? Venerable Chang Ren explains how our own thoughts act as triggers, awakening the trillions of sentient beings residing within our bodies and influencing our physical and mental well-being.
The Karmic Mirror: Understanding the Origins of Our Faces
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Every face we wear is a map of our past lives. Venerable Chang Ren explains how our thoughts, emotions, and karmic debts shape our physical appearance from birth through adulthood.
The Taste of Spiritual Practice
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
When spiritual practice feels dull and flavourless, what is truly happening? Venerable Chang Ren explores the root causes of spiritual stagnation and the vital importance of setting clear goals to awaken the true self.
The Unmoved Mind
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren discusses the profound practice of maintaining an 'unmoved mind' amidst the turbulence of the world, exploring how internal purification and the mastery of one's own consciousness can lead to true spiritual liberation.
The Power of Thought and the Architecture of Space
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren explores how every human thought creates a distinct spiritual space, trapping the soul in cycles of suffering, and explains how the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo can liberate us from these self-created prisons.