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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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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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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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Euthanasia: A Pure Land Buddhist Perspective

Posted on June 3, 2026June 1, 2026by Teahouse

Remember meaning of life and the law of karma, think of repentance, and embrace all of life’s hardships with grace with Amitabha in mind

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Do Not Resist Amitabha’s Compassionate Liberation

Posted on June 7, 2025June 7, 2025by Teahouse

Only our own doubt stands in the way of complete salvation in the 18th Vow of Amitabha Buddha

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The Seeds of the Six Realms Within Us: Our Mind Shapes Our Rebirth

Posted on June 5, 2025June 5, 2025by Teahouse

How our minds determine our rebirth, and how we can orient the mind to a positive future

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