Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Do Not Cling to Bodily Sensations
Interview with Yangling Dorje (Former Chairman of the CPPCC of the Tibet Autonomous Region)
Interview with Zhao Ning (Co-founder of WuXi AppTec)
No Longer Distinguishing Right from Wrong
Interview with Li Yining (The Theoretical Founder of China's Shareholding System Reform)
In the vastness of the universe, we are but a single grain of millet in the boundless ocean. Like a lonely boat drifting upon the waves, we often find ourselves asking: what are we truly seeking? We feel adrift, without a place to rest, and without a clear destination to return to.
Consider the bird flying alone through the vast, empty sky. Its shadow stretches out, indistinct and solitary against the horizon. Yet, in this solitude, there is a profound truth to be realised. The great earth is not separate from us; it is our very essence. When we understand this, we hold no resentment toward any being or any circumstance. We let go of the burdens that weigh down our hearts, allowing our spirits to find peace.
The sky is not separate from us; it is part of the whole. We must learn to let things drift away as they will, like clouds passing in the wind. When we realise that and the other are one, we naturally cultivate a spirit of mutual respect and honour. This is the foundation of a harmonious life, where we see the Buddha-nature in every being we encounter.
Observe the dark clouds as they release their rain. The water enters the earth, only to evaporate and return to the sky. This cycle has continued for thousands of years, yet the essence remains unchanged—it is always as it is. This is the nature of the Pure Land. It is a place of absolute purity that manifests here and now for those who are ready to receive it. This Pure Lotus Land is the ultimate refuge where all beings may finally find their way home.
Recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Venerable HaiZe, as chief writer.
A candid reflection from the spirit of Elizabeth Taylor, who shares her journey from the blinding lights of Hollywood to the serene, transformative teachings of the Buddha in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Michael Jackson shares his journey from the pressures of global fame to the peace of the Western Pure Land, revealing the truth behind his life and his ultimate deliverance.
Helen Keller, the renowned deaf-blind philanthropist, shares her journey from the darkness of the ghost realm to the light of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, guided by the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
Albert Einstein, once considered the most brilliant mind in human history, reflects on his life, the nature of 'science' versus the Truth of the Dharma, and his existence in the Western Pure Land.
Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, reflects on his life, his political career, and his profound journey from the depths of hell to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
This is a record of an interview with Kim Il Sung, the founder and former leader of North Korea, who sought deliverance 32 years ago. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
Contributed to Pure Land Buddhism knowledge library