Pure Land Buddhism
Amituofo, welcome to our podcast 🙏 ☸️ In this podcast, we share the wisdom and teachings of The Buddha, to help people obtain peace of mind in their daily life and liberate themselves from all suffering in life. We share meditation practice (Nianfo), the law of karma, reincarnation, rebirth cases and sutra studies. ☸️ Our official website: https://www.pure-land-buddhism.com ☸️ 24hr Nianfo Sessions Zoom ID: 8808 762 4858 (link below) Password: amituofo May all beings hear the Name of Amitabha Buddha and be reborn in the Land of Ultimate Bliss 🙏 Ps. This is a channel managed by volunteers of Hai Hui Shan International Foundation. 🙏 Namo Amitabha Buddha 🙏 🙏 N
Heart Sutra (8): From Emptiness to the Pure Land Self-power versus Other-power
In this eighth and final talk of the Heart Sutra series, Shifu Shengchi explains a central concept of the sutra. In enlightenment there is no attachment to wisdom or attainment; because there is nothing to attain. In the Saha world can this be easily attained by self-power or through the aide of other-power?
May all beings realise the wisdom of emptiness and be free from suffering.
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
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Heart Sutra (7): What’s the Root Cause of Suffering? The Four Noble Truths & The Eightfold Path
In this seventh talk of the Heart Sutra series, Shifu Shengchi explains the roots of suffering and how to transcend those attachments. In enlightenment there is no attachment to suffering, no cause of suffering, no cessation of suffering and no path. This talk is part of a weekly sutra series delivered by Shifu Shengchi at the University of Melbourne. May all beings realise the wisdom of emptiness and be free from suffering.
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Heart Sutra (6): Samsara: How did Reincarnation Happen? The 12 Links of Dependent Origination
In this sixth talk of the Heart Sutra series, Shifu Shengchi explains that all phenomena—including reincarnation—are empty of inherent existence. Thus all phenomena occur through dependent origination, a chain of causes and conditions. This talk is part of a weekly sutra series delivered by Shifu Shengchi at the University of Melbourne. May all beings realise the wisdom of emptiness and be free from suffering.
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Heart Sutra (5): The Nature of All Dharmas is Emptiness
In this fifth talk of the Heart Sutra series, Shifu Shengchi explains that you can be free from a lot of suffering in life once you understand that the nature of all dharmas is emptiness This talk is part of a weekly sutra series delivered by Shifu Shengchi at the University of Melbourne. May all beings realise the wisdom of emptiness and be free from suffering.
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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The Four Noble Truths & The Noble Eightfold Path | Fundamentals of Buddhism (5)
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi explores two of the most fundamental teachings of Buddhism: The Four Noble Truths and The Noble Eightfold Path, first taught by the Buddha during his first sermon at Deer Park in Sarnath, India.
These profound teachings reveal the nature of suffering (Dukkha), its root causes, and the path leading to its cessation. Through the Noble Eightfold Path, the Buddha offers us a practical roadmap to cultivate wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline, ultimately leading to liberation from suffering and the attainment of Nirvana.
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Ami...
Heart Sutra (4): How Our Mind Works
In this fourth talk of the Heart Sutra series, Shifu Shengchi explains how the mind works and the eight consciousnesses. This talk is part of a weekly sutra series delivered by Shifu Shengchi at the University of Melbourne. May all beings realise the wisdom of emptiness and be free from suffering.
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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The Three Blessings of Pure Karma (2) | Fundamentals of Buddhism (4)
Join Shifu Shengchi for a weekly Dharma Talk series on the fundamentals of Buddhism — cultivating wisdom, faith, and inner peace through the path of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. 🙏🪷 In this episode, Sifu Shengchi continues the discussion on the The Three Blessings of Pure Karma
Filial piety & compassion — respect elders, cherish life, practice good deeds. Faith & discipline — take refuge in the Three Jewels, uphold moral conduct. Wisdom & awakening — believe in cause and effect, study Mahayana teachings, inspire others.May all beings be reborn in the Pure Land.
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Heart Sutra (3): The Essence of Emptiness
In this third talk of the Heart Sutra series, Shifu Shengchi explains why the five skandhas are empty and reveals the true essence of emptiness. This talk is part of a weekly sutra series delivered by Shifu Shengchi at the University of Melbourne. May all beings realise the wisdom of emptiness and be free from suffering.
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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The 48 Great Vows of Amitabha Buddha | Vow 10 Divine Power & Vow 11 Making Offerings to All Buddhas
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi continues the series on the 48 Great Vows of Amitabha Buddha, exploring; Vow 10: Spiritual Travel and Transformation Vow 11: Making Offerings to All Buddhas May we all recite the holy name of Amitabha Buddha and aspire to be reborn in His Land of Ultimate Bliss. 🪷🙏
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Heart Sutra (2): The Legendary Journey of Master Xuanzang
In this second talk in the Heart Sutra series, Shifu Shengchi shares the remarkable journey of Tripitaka Master Xuanzang, who travelled on foot from China to India over more than four years in search of the true Dharma.
Spending a total of 17 years on this pilgrimage, he eventually returned to China with a vast collection of Buddhist scriptures, dedicating the rest of his life to their translation and transmission. This talk is part of a weekly sutra series delivered by Shifu Shengchi at the University of Melbourne.
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo...
Heart Sutra (1): An Introduction
This episode was recorded as part of a weekly Heart Sutra teaching series delivered by Shifu Shengchi at the University of Melbourne. In this first session, Shifu offers a clear and accessible introduction to the Heart Sutra, including the deeper meaning behind its title and its significance in Buddhist practice.
Please note that the sound recording is a little distorted at the beginning, but is improved from 04:22 at the beginning of Shifu's teaching.
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Will Enlightened Beings Think They Are Enlightened Beings?
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi asks the question: Will a truly enlightened being think that they are enlightened?
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The 48 Great Vows of Amitabha | Vow 9: Knowing Others' Minds
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi continues the series on the 48 Great Vows of Amitabha Buddha, exploring Vow 9: Knowing Others’ Minds May we all recite the holy name of Amitabha Buddha and aspire to be reborn in His Land of Ultimate Bliss. 🪷🙏
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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The 48 Great Vows of Amitabha | Vows 6-8: Recollection of Past Lives, Divine Eye, Divine Ear
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi continues the series on the 48 Great Vows of Amitabha Buddha, exploring Vows 6–8: The Vows of Recollection of Past Lives, Gift of Divine Eye, and Gift of Divine Ear.
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How to be Okay When it's Not Okay
Last week, Shifu Shengchi was invited by Tesla to give a talk and guided meditation at the Tesla Melbourne office. In this talk, Shifu shares practical wisdom on navigating life’s challenges with greater awareness, acceptance and non-attachment — and how to be okay, even when things are not okay. The session concludes with a guided Nianfo meditation to help us let go and find stillness within. May all beings find peace, wisdom and freedom from suffering. ✨🪷🙏
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Fundamentals of Buddhism (3) | The Three Blessings of Pure Karma
Join Shifu Shengchi for a weekly Dharma Talk series exploring the fundamentals of Buddhism and the path of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. This talk was recorded live.
Build a strong foundation, cultivate wisdom and faith, and discover a path toward greater inner peace. 🙏🪷
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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The 48 Great Vows of Amitabha Buddha Vows 3-5 | Golden Bodies, 32 Signs & No Difference in Appearance
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi continues the series on the 48 Great Vows of Amitabha Buddha, exploring Vows 3–5: The Vows of Golden Bodies, the Thirty-Two Signs, and No Difference in Appearance. May we all recite the holy name of Amitabha Buddha and aspire to be reborn in His Land of Ultimate Bliss. 🪷🙏
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Fundamentals of Buddhism (2) | Different Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
Join Shifu Shengchi for a weekly Dharma Talk series exploring the fundamentals of Buddhism and the path of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. This second talk in the series was recorded live and follows on from the first lesson that introduced the three gems of Buddhism.
Build a strong foundation, cultivate wisdom and faith, and discover a path toward greater inner peace. 🙏🪷
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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The 48 Great Vows of Amitabha Buddha | Vows 1 & 2: No Evil Paths & Never Falling into Evil Realms
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi continues the series on the 48 Great Vows of Amitabha Buddha, exploring the first two vows: the Vow of No Evil Paths and the Vow of Never Falling into the Evil Realms. Discover why Amitabha Buddha vowed to establish a Pure Land free from the three evil paths, and how all beings who attain rebirth there can ultimately progress towards perfect enlightenment.
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Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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The 48 Great Vows of Amitabha Buddha
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi introduces Amitabha Buddha's 48 Great Vows, exploring their origins and the profound story of how these vows came into being. Amitabha Buddha made 48 Great Vows to create an ideal world known as the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, where every being has the opportunity to be reborn there and attain perfect enlightenment. May all beings hear the holy name of Amitabha Buddha and attain rebirth in the Land of Ultimate Bliss ✨🪷🙏
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Question: What is the Law of Karma?
Taken from a live Dharma talk recorded in 2025, Shifu Shengchi answers the question: What is the Law of Karma?
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Fundamentals of Buddhism (1) | What are the Three Jewels?
Join Shifu Shengchi for part one of a Dharma Talk series exploring the fundamentals of Buddhism and the path of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Build a strong foundation, cultivate wisdom and faith, and discover a path toward greater inner peace. 🙏🪷
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Will Amitabha Buddha Enter Parinirvana in the Pure Land?
Will Amitabha Buddha Enter Parinirvana in the Pure Land? In this Dharma teaching, Shifu Shengchi explores what the sutras teach about Amitabha Buddha’s immeasurably long lifespan and his eventual entrance into Parinirvana after incalculable eons.
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Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Why is the Pure Land in the West?
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi explains why Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land is described as being in the West, and how the Pure Land is in fact boundless and beyond ordinary concepts of direction and space.
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Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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The Rebirth Case of Shifu Shengchi's Grandpa
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi shares the wondrous rebirth case of her grandpa to Amitabha Buddha's Pure Land. May all beings hear the name of Amitabha Buddha and attain rebirth to His Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Can I Chant Amitabha Buddha's Name in Different Languages?
Shifu Shengchi answers the question: Can I Chant Amitabha Buddha's Name in Different Languages?
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Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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How to Overcome Self Doubt for Rebirth
In this episode, we hear an extract from an FAQ session hosted by Shifu Shengchi in 2022. Shifu explains how to overcome self-doubt about being mindful of Amitabha Buddha as we approach death.
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Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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30 Minute Guided Nianfo Meditation
Join Shifu Shengchi in a 30 minute guided Nianfo mediation.
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Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Does it Matter if One Recites Too Fast or Too Slow?
In this episode, we ask the question: Does it matter if I recite Amituofo (Amitabha Buddha) too fast or too slow?
The key is to keep constant mindfulness of Amitabha Buddha. So, it's recommended that one practices at a mid-pace as one can then recite for a long time. What is mid-paced may vary for different people, so one can find what's best for oneself. The key is to recite with a sincere heart and to have one-heartedness in our practice.
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What are the Benefits of Nianfo?
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi shares the benefits of Nianfo in our daily life apart from seeking rebirth to the Pure Land.
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Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Why not go to Maitreya's Pure Land Tusita Heaven
Is It Better to go to Amitabha’s Pure Land or to Go to Tusita Heaven? In this episode we explore the differences between seeking rebirth in Maitreya Bodhisattva's Pure Land in the Tusita Heaven versus Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land (Sukhavati).
Shifu Shengchi highlights that while the Tusita Heaven may seem physically closer to Earth, the requirements for rebirth there are much higher and riskier than those for Amitabha's Pure Land. May all beings hear the holy name of Amitabha Buddha and attain rebirth in the Land of Ultimate Bliss ✨🪷🙏
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Why Attaining Rebirth to the Pure Land is so much better than Mars
In this episode, we explore why attaining rebirth in the Pure Land is much better than going to Mars. May all beings hear the holy name of Amitabha Buddha and attain rebirth in the Land of Ultimate Bliss ✨🪷🙏
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Heaven vs Pure Land | What's the Difference?
In this episode, we explore the key differences between heavenly realms and the Pure Land, including lifespan and enlightenment, and why rebirth in the Pure Land is considered the ultimate path to liberation from samsara. May all beings hear the holy name of Amitabha Buddha and attain rebirth in the Land of Ultimate Bliss ✨🪷🙏
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Meditation for the Super Busy
In this episode, we explore the ten-recitation Amitabha Meditation - perfect for those who are feel they're too busy.
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Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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What's Life Like in Amitabha Buddha's Pure Land?
What is life really like in Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land? In this episode, Shifu Shengchi explains the wonderful qualities of the Pure Land, where beings are free from birth, sickness, old age, and death, possess radiant bodies, enjoy an ideal environment for spiritual cultivation, and progress steadily toward Buddhahood. May all beings hear the holy name of Amitabha Buddha and attain rebirth in the Land of Ultimate Bliss ✨🪷🙏
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Taming the Monkey Mind: 10-Recitation Amitabha Meditation
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi introduces an easy ten-recitation Amitabha meditation to effectively tame the monkey mind.
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Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Can we come back to Earth after attaining rebirth in the Pure Land?
May all beings hear the holy name of Amitabha Buddha and attain rebirth in the Land of Ultimate Bliss ✨🪷🙏
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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Singing as Meditation
Amitabha meditation is a great chanting/singing meditation that anyone can practice whenever, wherever.
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Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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The Threefold Training | Precepts, Concentration, and Wisdom
In this episode, we explore the Threefold Training and understand it is a central framework in Buddhist practice - regardless of which dharma gate one practises. They are Precepts (ethical living), Concentration (meditative calm), and Wisdom (deep insight).
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Why Is It So Good to Attain Rebirth in Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land? | Pure Land Buddhism
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi explores the many benefits of attaining rebirth in Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land according to the Pure Land sutras. May all beings hear the holy name of Amitabha Buddha and attain rebirth in the Land of Ultimate Bliss ✨🪷🙏
Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏
Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏
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