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The Burden of the Past and the Path to Liberation
Words of Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo teaches us how the heavy weight of our past lives accumulates within our Alaya consciousness, and how we may find true freedom through the practice of meditative concentration and letting go.
The Stillness of the Heart: Overcoming Mental Fluctuations
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how mental fluctuations act as barriers to our practice, inviting karmic interference and hindering our path to awakening.
The Wisdom of Speaking Less
Words of Namo Amituofo as Recorded by Venerable HaiZe
Namo Amituofo teaches us that excessive speech often leads to loss. By cultivating meditative concentration and maintaining a still heart, we can avoid the pitfalls of emotional reactivity and protect our inner peace.
Discussing with a Calm Heart: Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teachings from the Third Session of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the necessity of a calm, grounded heart in our spiritual practice, explaining how stillness leads to true wisdom and the resolution of karmic obstacles.
The Stillness Within the Ups and Downs
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
When your heart experiences ups and downs, or when ripples of emotion stir within, it is because you are caught in the cycle of sensation and feeling. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us that to transcend the cycle of rebirth, we must cultivate an unmoved mind and remain detached from the Five Aggregates.
The Art of Stillness Amidst a Busy Life
Teachings from Master Xuanzang
True practice is not about escaping the world, but maintaining a still heart while navigating the complexities of daily life. By cultivating meditative concentration, we can transcend the cycle of rebirth and remain unmoved by external circumstances.