Pure Land Buddhism

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, a

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 we

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 Offeri

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 m

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

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 🪷🙏  🪷 Hai Hui

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 Am

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 E

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 navigati

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.

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

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

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

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 Bud

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 Hui Sha

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,

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

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

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

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 Foundation