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A Journey Home to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss
An Interview with Sun Lishi, Grandmother of Practitioner Sun Fengge
Sun Lishi, who lived through the tumultuous years of the Qing Dynasty, shares her profound transformation and the boundless joy of reaching the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. Through the deliverance of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, she reflects on the true meaning of home and the wisdom gained after shedding the constraints of the physical body.
The Sound of the Ten Powers and Four Fearlessnesses
Words of Namo Amituofo
In the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, the environment itself resonates with the profound teachings of the Buddha. Among these, the sound of the Ten Powers and Four Fearlessnesses serves as a beacon of wisdom, guiding all beings toward the ultimate realisation of their true self.
The Wisdom of Skillful Use
Teachings from Teacher-Practitioner Xia Lianju
True wisdom is found in how we apply our lives to the path of awakening. Teacher-Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on utilizing our time, resources, and the sacred presence of Namo Amituofo to achieve spiritual success.
The Transparent Heart
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
A profound discourse on maintaining a steady heart amidst external interference, the importance of purifying karmic shadows, and the radiant power of a transparent heart in the work of saving beings.
The Manifestation of Compassion
Words of Namo Amituofo
Compassion is the natural, inherent quality of your true nature. When we peel away the layers of ignorance, selfishness, and desire, we reveal the boundless light of the Buddha within.
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.
The Infinite Capacity of a Broad Heart
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
A profound discourse on the nature of a broad heart—a mind-capacity that transcends the ego, embraces all beings, and aligns with the Universal Principles, Truth, and the Right Path to dissolve karma and reach Awakening.
The Suffering of the World and the Path to Salvation
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the unchanging compassion of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, urging all beings to seize the precious opportunity for liberation within this world of suffering.
Transcending the Boundless Gates of the Evil Realms
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains the nature of the evil realms and how the power of the Holy Name allows beings to transcend the cycle of suffering and find refuge in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Profound Wisdom of Namo Amituofo
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Wisdom is the essence of Prajna, vast and boundless like the ocean and the sky. Through the holy name of Namo Amituofo, we find the path to dissolve our karma, overcome the delusions of the world, and finally return to our true self.
The Manifestation of Purity and Impurity
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Whether the state of our practice remains hidden or becomes manifest is a profound test of a practitioner's wisdom. In this defiled and evil world of suffering, we must learn to distinguish between the seeds of purity and the roots of impurity.
Manifestation or Concealment: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the necessity of manifesting compassion, the practice of no-self, and the vital importance of spiritual deliverance at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.