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Acting as One Should: The Path of the Practitioner
Amitabha Buddha's discourse
To act as one should is the fundamental duty of every practitioner. It is a path of discipline, purification, and selfless devotion that leads to the revelation of one's true self and the ultimate salvation of all beings.
The Wisdom of Retreating to Advance
Words of Namo Amituofo
When you encounter obstacles in your practice, do not view them as failures. Instead, see them as precious opportunities to identify your shortcomings, refine your character, and ultimately advance further on the path to Buddhahood.
Forgetting the Self to Enter No-Self
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how the state of total immersion in service leads to the realisation of no-self, and how this is the key to transforming our karmic destiny.
Transforming the Pursuit into Vow Power
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how we can transform our worldly pursuits into the profound vow power needed to save ourselves and all beings, guiding us toward the true nature of reality.
Moving Forward with the Power of Vows
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains that moving forward is a spiritual force born from the union of vows and action, essential for overcoming the cycle of reincarnation and achieving spiritual breakthrough.
The Eternal Power of the Buddha's Vows
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju shares profound insights on the unwavering nature of Namo Amituofo's Forty-eight Great Vows and the significance of the Buddha's presence at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Theory of the Circle: A Path to the Centre
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers a profound metaphor for our spiritual journey, explaining how we move from the cycle of reincarnation toward the centre of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Restarting the Journey: An Interview with Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva
A Message from Practitioner Su
In this profound teaching, we explore the invisible spiritual dimensions of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony and the collective vow to heal the world from the suffering caused by the global pandemic.