Dharma Talks
Teachings by Venerable Master Hsuan Hua
Words for Practice
Venerable Master Hsuan Hua taught in direct, practical language, returning repeatedly to changing habits, correcting faults, and serving living beings.
Explore four recurring themes, then continue to the official CTTB archive for complete transcribed talks.
“Everything is a test to see what you will do.”Venerable Master Hsuan Hua
Cultivating the Mind
Practice begins by noticing thoughts clearly rather than automatically following them.
Explore teachings →Cause & Effect
Actions of body, speech, and mind create habits and shape the conditions that follow.
Explore teachings →Compassion in Action
Compassion appears as the willingness to reduce harm, listen carefully, and do useful work.
Explore teachings →The Bodhisattva Path
The Bodhisattva path joins personal cultivation with the resolve to benefit every being.
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