On the morning of April 6, the first Dharma talk of the "Yunlin Lecture Hall" series organized by Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou was successfully held at the Zhizhi Hall, with Master Ranjiao invited to share insights on "Reciting the Buddha’s Name and the Profound Teachings of the Avatamsaka Sutra" for the audience.
Master Ranjiao explained that the Pure Land practice of reciting the Buddha’s name is essential by exploring various aspects, including the relationship between reciting the Buddha's name and the "Dharma Realm" of the Avatamsaka Sutra, the concept of the Mind-Only Pure Land and the Avatamsaka Pure Land, reciting the Buddha's name and the "Six Aspects" of the Avatamsaka teachings, reciting the Buddha's name and the profound meanings of the "Ten Gates" in Avatamsaka, the aspirations of Samantabhadra and the supreme enlightenment, as well as the practice of reciting the Buddha's name as part of the "Four Dharma Realms," and the stages of integrating the practice of reciting the Buddha's name with the Avatamsaka path. He emphasized that the consistency between the Avatamsaka and the recitation of the Buddha's name fundamentally reflects the unity of the one vehicle perfect teaching and the expedient Dharma door. According to Master Ranjiao, if a practitioner of the recitation can observe their practice with the wisdom from the Avatamsaka, then a single recitation can encompass the entire Dharma Realm; likewise, if an Avatamsaka practitioner can take reciting the Buddha's name as their starting point, then there is no obstruction between principle and phenomenon, swiftly leading to the realization of Buddhahood.
Master Ranjiao’s explanations were profound yet easy to understand, and participants expressed that through this learning experience, they gained a deeper understanding of the complete and expedient teachings of the Pure Land, which strengthened their faith and resolve to diligently recite the Buddha’s name and their aspiration to gather in the Lotus Pool Assembly!
The "Yunlin Lecture Hall" is a platform established by Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou to promote the Sinicization of Buddhism. Its mission is to inherit the Buddhist culture and promote the wisdom of the Dharma, with plans to hold two sessions each month. It aims to provide opportunities for the faithful to understand the Dharma and enlighten their minds, guiding everyone to love their country and religion while adhering to rightful beliefs and practices.
