问：我们为什么只应该为往生西方而回向功德？ Question: Why should we only dedicate meritorious virtues (i.e...
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[61] Five Experiences Of Niànfó’s Benefits
Introduction Teacher Shi’an, I’ve been wanting to share some of my recent...
The Eight Great Bodhisattvas’ Connections With Amitābha...
[1] Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva (观世音菩萨)who especially personifies the perfect Compassion...
[57] Why Is Amitābha Sūtra Named As The Sūtra That All Buddhas...
《阿弥陀经》何故名为《一切诸佛所护念经》？ [57] Why Is Amitābha Sūtra Named As The Sūtra That All Buddhas...
Reverse Hearing To Hear Self-Nature 反闻闻自性 Verse On Reciting...
反闻闻自性， 性成无上道… 观世音为最… 方便易成就… – 文殊师利菩萨...
The Centrality Of Aspiration Within The Three Provisions 愿为三资粮之中心
Why Are We Not In Pure Land Yet (And How To Ensure We Will Reach It) 若有众生， 闻是说者， 应当发愿，...
[58] The Principle Of ‘Vow Now For Birth Now’...
今发愿今往生的原理[58] The Principle Of ‘Vow Now For Birth Now’ 丙二、劝愿流通C2:...
Verse On Two Powers 二力偈
二力偈 唯靠自力， 决定不生。 自他二力, 决定得生。 (净土法门为须二力 是由昙鸾大师所教) Verse On Two...
The 36 Refuge & 25 Precept Protector Gods 三十六皈神与二十五戒神
《佛说灌顶三归五戒带佩护身咒经》第三卷： [The] Sūtra [In Which The] Buddha Spoke [Of] Consecration [Of]...
[60] How Nianfo Alleviated My Fears & Worries Of Pain...
Testimony (Part 1): Hi teacher Shi’an, the very moment I was diagnosed with...
[59] How We Guided Our Aunt With Nianfo All The Way
Myself, my spouse, two sisters and brother-in-law are very grateful to Teacher...
Clear Proof Of Upholding Name As Much Good Roots & Blessed...
总解 General Explanation 问：在《佛说阿弥陀经》中，释迦牟尼佛说，‘不可以少善根福德因缘得生彼国。’ [即是阿弥陀佛的极乐净土]...
Pure Land Practice For Those With Dementia
General Information: (On diet, the version taught by the Buddha is preferred: )...
[58] How Niànfó Led To Fearlessness
Testimonial: Hi teacher, I just finished your class, which I always enjoy. Thank you...
Commentary On The Four Reliances 四依论解
佛经二义 Buddha’s Sūtras’ Two Meanings 佛经有二义：有易了义，有深远难解义。 [The] Buddha’s...
What To Rely Upon As True Buddhist Teachings? 以何依止为正法？
四依[四不依]法 [The] Dharma [Of] Four Reliances [And Four Non-Reliances] 四法[介绍] [Introduction...
How To Have Enough Merits To Reach Pure Land?
Question: In the Amitā[bha] Sūtra (阿弥陀经), Śākyamuni Buddha (释迦牟尼佛) taught that...
What Are The Causes & Effects Of Samādhi From Mindfulness...
[念佛三昧之因]:[Causes Of Samādhi From Mindfulness Of Buddha]: 若论其法, 必须当念佛时, 即念返观。 If...
[57] A Haunted Hotel Room Experience
Testimony: Hi Shi’an Laoshi, I missed the previous lesson on ‘The 48 Great...
Are Ancestral Tablets Needed?
Question: What is an ancestral tablet for? Is it a must? Answer: Within 49 days after...