Speaking of Humility
By Master Jingzong; translation by the Pure Land School Translation Team The human mind is like the earth. It possesses Buddha-nature … Read More “Speaking of Humility”
Category: Verses of Joy
A collection of Pure Land Buddhist poetry, themed around the deliverance of Amitabha and the striving for rebirth in the Pure Land.
A Good Friend Is Always Nearby in Spirit
Master Jingzong (English translation by Foyi, edited by Fojin) A good friend is always nearby in spirit even though far … Read More “A Good Friend Is Always Nearby in Spirit”
Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Taking Refuge in Amitabha
Amitabha Buddha’s light is infinite and boundless, illuminating all of the worlds in the boundless and endless universe. In terms … Read More “Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Taking Refuge in Amitabha”
It’s Good to be Mediocre
From Peanuts LLC Master Jingzong; English translation by Foying, edited by Jingxing I’ve grown fond of the Chinese character Ping (平). … Read More “It’s Good to be Mediocre”
The Deep Void
Master Jingzong; English translation by Fole, edited by Fojin When I was young, I liked staring at a patch of … Read More “The Deep Void”
I Wish to Die With a Bit of Humor
Master Jingzong; English translation by Foying, edited by Fojin How should a person die? I wish to die with a … Read More “I Wish to Die With a Bit of Humor”
Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Attributes of the Pure Land Sect of Buddhism: Worldly Truths (2)
A passage from the I Ching can be taken as our “mirror” to reflect on the cultivation of morality – … Read More “Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Attributes of the Pure Land Sect of Buddhism: Worldly Truths (2)”
Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Attributes of the Pure Land School: Worldly Truths
A practitioner should remain quiet about his achievements and flaunt his mistakes. Why? If we reveal our wrongdoings and mistakes … Read More “Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Attributes of the Pure Land School: Worldly Truths”
Master Huijing’s Dharma Teaching on the Infinite Life Sutra
The Infinite Life Sutra mainly reveals the cause and effect of Amitabha’s deliverance of sentient beings, and emphasizes the merits … Read More “Master Huijing’s Dharma Teaching on the Infinite Life Sutra”
No Situation Can Defeat Amitabha-Reciters
Master Jingzong; English translation by Foying, edited by Jingxin There is no question, however tough, that can stump an Amitabha … Read More “No Situation Can Defeat Amitabha-Reciters”