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The Essence of Zen in Spiritual Practice
An Interview with Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren shares profound insights on the nature of Zen, the cultivation of a still heart amidst the chaos of the world, and the importance of maintaining mastery over one's own state of mind.
The Life and Practice of the Third Patriarch, Master Chengyuan
An Interview with the Third Patriarch of the Pure Land School, Master Chengyuan
A profound dialogue with the Third Patriarch of the Pure Land School, Master Chengyuan, exploring his early life, his journey into the Dharma, and the essential practice of the Pure Land path.
The Heart-Gouging Truth: A Master's Confession from the Pure Land
An Interview with the Late Venerable Master Wei Chueh
After a lifetime of building a vast Zen legacy, Venerable Master Wei Chueh reveals the harrowing truth of his passing: despite his fame, he found himself in the heart-gouging hell. Through the compassionate deliverance of Practitioner Su at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, he finally reached the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss and now issues a heartfelt plea to his followers to embrace the Pure Land path.
The Illusion of Seniority in Monastic Life
The Twenty-Ninth Letter of Venerable Master Wei Chueh
In this poignant twenty-ninth letter, Venerable Master Wei Chueh reflects on the true essence of monastic practice, warning against the danger of mistaking the passage of time for genuine spiritual attainment.
The Twenty-Third Letter: Overcoming the Self
A Teaching from the Late Venerable Master Wei Chueh
In this profound letter, the late Venerable Master Wei Chueh addresses the core obstacles to spiritual practice, specifically the stubbornness of personality and the constant distraction of the mind, which keep practitioners bound to the six realms of rebirth.