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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.

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Amitabha’s Name: The Supreme Buddha, Dharma, Mantra, and Merit

Posted on September 14, 2026September 14, 2026by Teahouse

A thorough explanation of the theological power of Amitabha Buddha’s name, and why its function is unique among Buddhas

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Which Dharma Path Truly Accords with Our Karmic Affinity?

Posted on August 21, 2026August 17, 2026by Teahouse

A teaching with which we have true affinity is one that can ensure liberation from the cycle of birth and death in this life

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What is the Power Behind Pure Land Rebirth?

Posted on August 13, 2026August 13, 2026by Teahouse

The wondrous power of Pure Land rebirth is that it is completely universal: embrace other-power and be at ease forever

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Amitabha, the Seasoned Farmer

Posted on August 8, 2026August 8, 2026by Teahouse

Reciting the Buddha’s name, without fail, leads to Buddhahood: that is the Buddha’s harvest; what we reap, we sow

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All Beings Have Once Been Our Parents

Posted on August 2, 2026August 2, 2026by Teahouse

Master Huijing reflects on how every sentient being has, at some point, been our parent or our sibling, a cherished family member

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Destiny Transformed by Amitabha Buddha

Posted on July 27, 2026July 27, 2026by Teahouse

A poem by Master Huijing celebrates how the direction of our finite life can be changed through simple faith in a Buddha’s promise

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Past Causes + Present Conditions = Karmic Results

Posted on July 24, 2026July 24, 2026by Teahouse

Master Hujing discusses causes and conditions and how causality explains Buddha-invocation and rebirth in the Pure Land

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Transforming Ourselves Through the Buddha Dharma

Posted on July 20, 2026July 20, 2026by Teahouse

Master Zhisui explains how sincere practice of the Dharma can change our suffering to genuine peace and lasting happiness

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Who Among Us is Not Burdened by Karma?

Posted on July 14, 2026July 14, 2026by Teahouse

Master Huijing discusses the ever-present and inescapable weight of karma, and how our karmic burden can only be expunged by Amitabha

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Suffering As Spiritual Nourishment

Posted on July 5, 2026July 3, 2026by Teahouse

Master Zhisui explains how we can turn suffering to our advantage on the spiritual path with the power of Amitabha

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