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Mituo Village Inner Courtyard: Specializing in Pure Land Practice, with a Single-Minded Aspiration for Rebirth in the Western Pure Land

The Inner Courtyard of Mituo Village provides a peaceful environment for monks, nuns, and lay practitioners who are determined to specialize in Pure Land practices. Here, they can dedicate themselves fully to the study and practice of "keeping the precepts, chanting the Buddha's name, studying scriptures, and contemplating the past," with the aspiration to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Position and Purpose of the Inner Courtyard
The Inner Courtyard is specifically designed as a sacred place for deep practice of the Pure Land teachings, suitable for practitioners who are determined to attain rebirth in the Pure Land. The Inner Courtyard emphasizes "mutual cultivation of practice and understanding," with public courses focusing on both the study of the scriptures and the practice of chanting the Buddha's name, assisting practitioners to elevate their understanding and faith in the Pure Land teachings, thereby increasing their confidence in attaining rebirth.

Main Principles for Practice in the Inner Courtyard
The primary principles for practice in the Inner Courtyard are based on Master Ouyi's "Pure Land Inscription":
• Observing the Precepts: Precepts are the foundation, purifying the body and mind.
• Pure Land as the Goal: The Pure Land is the destination, with a vow to be reborn in Ultimate Bliss.
• Mindfulness of the Mind: Constantly observe and reflect on the mind, eliminating evil and practicing goodness.
• Virtuous Companions: Rely on virtuous teachers, assisting each other and progressing together in practice.

Core Scriptures and Courses for the Inner Courtyard
• Main Scripture: "The Buddha Speaks of the Mahayana Infinite Life Sutra" (commonly known as the Infinite Life Sutra).
• Main Course: "Commentary on the Great Sutra," a detailed study of the core teachings of the Pure Land School.
• Supplementary Course: "The Collected Works of Master Yin Guang," a practical guide for implementing Pure Land teachings in daily life.

Main Practices in the Inner Courtyard
The core practice in the Inner Courtyard is "keeping the precepts and chanting the Buddha's name," which integrates precept observance and the cultivation of mindfulness in chanting the Buddha’s name to help practitioners develop faith and practice for rebirth.

Daily Schedule of the Inner Courtyard
The daily communal practice schedule is as follows, designed to help practitioners maintain a disciplined routine and intensify their practice:
• 5:00 – 6:30 AM: Morning Dharma service
• 2:00 – 3:30 PM: Chanting Buddha's name
• 5:00 – 6:30 PM: Evening Dharma service

The Inner Courtyard of Mituo Village offers a peaceful and focused environment for practitioners to advance in their practice and strengthen their vows to be reborn in the Western Pure Land.