余年近七十，不复事吟哦。看经费眼力，作福畏奔波。何以慰心眼，一句阿弥陀。早也阿弥陀，晚也阿弥陀。纵饶忙似箭，不废阿弥陀。 白居易 (唐代诗人) In my declining...
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Should I Return To This World To Find My Teacher?
Question: What considerations are there on vowing to be reborn back in this world, to...
Should We Follow New Funeral Trends?
Question: On 9th January 2016 in ‘The Straits Times’ was an article titled...
The Ultimate Land For Realising The Middle Path | 中道偈 Verses On...
中道偈 Verses On Middle Path 极乐世界， 真空妙有。 最真之空， 最妙之有。 The Land Of Ultimate Bliss, is of...
Buddhahood In This Life
修净土者， 既生西方， 即了生死， 亦是即身成佛。 – 净宗十三祖印光大师 Those who cultivate the Pure Land path...
Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful!
有一秘诀， 剴切相告。 竭诚尽敬， 妙妙妙妙！ – 净宗十三祖印光大师...
What Is ‘With Effect Ground’s Awakening, As Causal...
何为「以果地觉，为因地心」？ What Is ‘With Effect Ground’s Awakening, As Causal Ground’s...
[37] Why Join Pureland Practice Fellowship? 为何参加净行会？
Founded in 2008, Pureland Practice Fellowship (PPF) sessions are only for those who...
Attainments Offered By Āmítuófó’s (Amitābha Buddha) 48...
[01] Liberation from evil paths upon reaching Pure Land. [02] Liberation from evil...
[36] Sincerity In Nianfo Is Really The Key
Purelander A: Dear Brother Shi’an, I wish to share this joy with you. Remember...
How Does Amituofo ‘Live’ Forever?
Question: If Amitabha Buddha (Amituofo) lives eternally, would this not contradict the...
Is Pure Land Deathbed Guidance Same As Christian Bedside...
Question: Is Pure Land practice’s deathbed guidance (开示) similar to Christian...
Can Nianfo Be Practised In Vain?
Question: A son’s ill Father passed away despite the son’s mindfulness of a...
哭泣的小孩
前几天上巴刹，母亲看到一群人聚在一处，好奇之下走上前看热闹，竟然是一位看似三岁的小男孩在哭泣，周围的人想方设法安慰他，有一位拿出糖果，想哄他别哭。我的母亲看不下去对小孩说：“...
Where Are Teachings On Modern Death Issues From?
Question: Where do interpretations and advice on issues involving life-sustaining...
弥陀圣诞 Amituofo’s Sacred Birthday
Why is Amituofo’s birthday sacred? Because he is a Buddha, a fully enlightened...
Do Temple Ceremonies Urge Attachment Of The Deceased?
Question: Many Buddhist temples have several annual chanting ceremonies (Dharma...
Text For Giving Rise To Aspiration For Birth In The Western Pure...
《西方发愿文》Text For Giving Rise To Aspiration For Birth In The Western Pure Land...
Can Karmic Creditors Appear While Trying To Niànfó Well?
Question: I understand that once Āmítuófó (Amitābha Buddha) appears with Niànfó...
[35] How A Christian Teacher Became A Pure Land Buddhist
(Only to share personal true experiences, the following is not to show any disrespect.)...