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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.
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Episodes
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The 48 Great Vows of Amitabha Buddha | Vow 12 Definitely Attaining Perfect Enlightenment
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi continues the series on the 48 Great Vows of Amitabha Buddha, exploring Vow 12 Definitely Attaining Perfect Enlightenment. May…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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? Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏 Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏 🪷…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 🪷🙏 🪷 Hai…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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? Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏 Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏 🪷 Hai Hui Shan…
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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…
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30 Minute Guided Nianfo Meditation
Join Shifu Shengchi in a 30 minute guided Nianfo mediation. Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏 Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏 🪷 Hai Hui Shan Foundation (Australia) website…
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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…
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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. Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏 Namo…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏 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…
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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. Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏 Namo…
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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 🪷🙏 🪷 Hai Hui…
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Singing as Meditation
Amitabha meditation is a great chanting/singing meditation that anyone can practice whenever, wherever. Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏 Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏 🪷 Hai Hui Shan…
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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…
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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…
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Who Lives in Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land? | Three Sages of the Western Pure Land
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi discusses how Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land is a world filled with countless enlightened beings. May all beings hear the holy…
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How to Go to Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land? | Pure Land Buddhism
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi explains the essential requirements for attaining rebirth in Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land according to the Pure Land sutras…
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Can People of Different Faiths Attain Rebirth in the Pure Land | Pure Land Buddhism
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi answers an important question: Can people from different faith traditions attain rebirth in Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land? May…
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Who Is Amitabha Buddha? | Pure Land Buddhism
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi explains who Amitabha Buddha is, the principal Buddha of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss (Sukhāvatī). Drawing upon the…
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Many Ways to Nianfo Meditation
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi describes the many way to practice Nianfo meditation (Amitabha recitation). Namo Amitabha Buddha 🪷🙏 Namo Amituofo 🪷🙏 🪷 Hai Hui…
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The Easiest Meditation For All
In this episode, Shifu introduces one of the easiest meditations: Amitabha-recitation (Nianfo) which can be practised by all to obtain peace of mind in the…
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Why go to Amitabha Buddha's Pure Land and not other Pure Lands
Among the infinite Buddhas and infinite Pure Lands, why does Shakyamuni Buddha repeatedly encourage us to seek rebirth in Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land? Because…
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Shouldn't bodhisattvas stay in Samsara? Why Go to the Pure Land?
There are two kinds of bodhisattvas: those who have attained the stage of non-regression, and those who have only just generated bodhicitta. Only…
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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…
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Q: Is the Pure Land Also Empty? If So Why Seek Rebirth?
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi answers a question commonly asked by Mahayana practitioners: If all dharmas are empty, then is the Pure Land also empty? If so…
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Daily Practice for Pure Land Practitioners
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi shares a simple and practical daily routine for Pure Land practitioners who wish to establish a consistent practice. 🪷 Download…
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What is Pure Land Buddhism?
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi explains what Pure Land Buddhism is, and why it is known as the easy path for transcending suffering and attaining liberation…
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Fear Breaking the Precepts? Should You Still Take Them?
In this episode, Shifu Shengchi explains why it is still better to take the Buddhist precepts—even if one may occasionally fail to uphold them—than not to take…
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How to Save the World?
Shifu Shengchi explores a possible way to save the world. While such a solution may be extremely difficult to implement in reality, it highlights even more the…
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Buddhism in the Age of AI | A Buddhist Perspective on Artificial Intelligence
How should we understand AI from a Buddhist perspective? Shifu Shengchi explores how Buddhism views artificial intelligence and the nature of mind. AI is…