In His Own Words

A selection of Master Hua's talks and answers to questions.

Talks

The Buddhadharma Is in Practice, Not in Talking

A talk given June 13, 1958, during a Guanyin Session at Western Bliss Garden Monastery, Hong Kong.

The Land of Ultimate Bliss Is Right Before Our Eyes

A talk given June 14, 1958, at Western Bliss Garden Monastery, Hong Kong.

Don't Wait Till You're Thirsty to Dig a Well

A talk given June 17, 1958, at Western Bliss Garden Monastery, Hong Kong.

To Study Buddhism, We Must Cultivate Precepts, Samadhi, and Wisdom

From the same 1958 series of talks at Western Bliss Garden Monastery, Hong Kong.

Doing It Just Right Is the Middle Way

On investigating Chan and the Middle Way.

The Greatest Thing in Life, Taking Refuge with the Triple Jewel

A talk given March 28, 1993, at Long Beach Monastery.

When the Foundation Is Established, the Way Comes Forth

A lecture given April 12, 1989, at the University of Oregon.

Why Should We Receive and Uphold the Five Precepts

An instructional talk on the five precepts and why they matter.

The Six Great Principles Are in Fact the Five Precepts

Master Hua drawing the connection between the six principles and the five precepts.

Questions & Answers

Questions and Answers with Master Hua

Direct answers to students' questions on Buddhism, collected from Vajra Strikes.