There are two very important texts from the Amitabha Sutra, which are often misunderstood. These two texts are as follow: Sariputra! One cannot attain birth in that land with few virtuous roots and meritorious blessings as causal conditions. Sariputra! If a good man or woman, who hears of […]
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Two Dharma Doors in Buddhism and Two Ways in Human Life
It is said, “Sadness arises when joy ends”, and eventually only melancholy stays. Just like the saying, “Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more.” In a few days after the New Year, […]
Continue readingThe Benefit of Frequent Nianfo (Amitabha Recitation)
Nianfo, care nothing at all. Focus single-mindedly only to recitation. The recitation of Namo Amitoufo (or Nianfo), Amitabha Buddha will safeguard the reciter on the top of one’s head and emit His light for protection. People who feel a sense of chaos or confusion would experience a stabilized […]
Continue readingThe Meaning of the Name of Six Characters
Good evening! Every dharma learning friend who is listening to the radio, Amituofo! I am very happy to meet you again on the air. Today we will continue to discuss yesterday’s topic. As we discussed yesterday, if one has a deep feeling of impermanence, even if no one […]
Continue readingThe Essence of Amitabha Sutra—Three Passages and Two Layers of Cause and Effect
I. The Scripture, Explanation by Patriarch, and Annotation (A) The Scripture One cannot attain birth in that land with few virtuous roots and meritorious blessings as causal conditions. One hears of Amitabha Buddha and holds fast to his name for one day, ……for seven days, single-mindedly and without […]
Continue readingBuddhism’s Views on Impermanence
Hello all radio-listening friends of Buddhism! Amituofo! I am a Buddhist Monk from faraway Taiwan, called Shi Hui Jing. Tonight I am happy to have this affinity to meet with all of you over the airwaves, and really appreciate this very rare and precious opportunity. Just as we […]
Continue readingThe Wonderful Benefits of Amitabha-Recitation
Hello everyone! Namo Amituofo! Tonight, I will talk about the wonderful benefits of reciting the Name of Six-characters according to Master Shandao’s teachings. Master Shandao is the Transformed Body of Amitabha Buddha Talking about Master Shandao, practitioners who exclusively cultivate themselves according to the Pure Land Dharma Door […]
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