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An Interview with the Late Zhao Puchu
This is a record of an interview with Zhao Puchu, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon his life in the 20th century. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa Hui, on April 18, 2026.
An Interview with the Fifth Patriarch of the Chan School in the Western Pure Land
Master Hongren, the Fifth Patriarch of the Chan school, shares his profound insights from the Western Pure Land on why the path of chanting Namo Amituofo is the most suitable practice for beings in this modern age.
An Interview with Great Master Jianzhen, First Patriarch of the Japanese Ritsu School
Great Master Jianzhen, the first patriarch of the Japanese Ritsu school, reflects on his arduous journey to bring the Vinaya to Japan, the nature of Dharma affinity, and the vital importance of upholding the precepts for the continuation of the Buddha's wisdom-life.
An Interview with the Spirit of Jia Dao
A reflection on the life of the Tang Dynasty poet Jia Dao, his karmic journey from human to toad, and his eventual salvation by Practitioner Su in the Western Pure Land.
An Interview with the Spirit of Lu You, the Patriotic Poet of the Southern Song Dynasty
This is a record of an interview with the spirit of Lu You, the renowned patriotic poet of the Southern Song Dynasty, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Land of Dharma Nature. This account reflects upon his life approximately 816 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on May 10, 2026.
An Interview with the Spirit of Shen Kuo, the Northern Song Scientist
This is a record of an interview with Shen Kuo, a renowned scientist from the Northern Song Dynasty, who sought Spiritual Deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Land of Dharma Nature. This account reflects upon his life approximately 930 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa Hui, on April 19, 2026.
An Interview with the Spirit of Qu Yuan
A reflection on the life, tragedy, and ultimate spiritual liberation of the ancient statesman Qu Yuan, who found peace through the teachings of Practitioner Su.
An Interview with the Great Viceroy of Eastern Wu, Zhou Yu
The Great Viceroy of the Three Kingdoms, Zhou Yu, shares his journey from the battlefield of the human world to the peace of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Zhongfeng Thrice Yearning Ceremony: Teachings by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, Third Session
recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe. 24 May 2026. Teachings by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju: Receiving the grace of the Buddha, because when Namo Amituofo was the Bhikshu Dharmakara, He saw the suffering of beings and deeply understood that only by attaining Budd
Zhongfeng Thrice Yearning Ceremonies: Teachings by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, Second Session
Teachings by the Teacher. Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe. May 24, 2026. Teachings by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju: At the place where Namo Amituofo is residing here—the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia—the three-day "Thrice Yearning Ceremo
Zhongfeng’s Thrice Yearning Ceremony: Teachings by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju, First Session
Teachings by the Teacher. Recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe. May 24, 2026. Teachings by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju: A heart without resentment or regret is one that gives proactively without seeking reward or price. To be without resentment or regret can appl
Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju’s Teachings, Noon Offering
Teacher’s Teachings, recorded and transcribed by Namo Amituofo’s disciple, Venerable HaiZe. 24 May 2026. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju’s teachings: Patience (Endurance) is one of the Six Perfections that Bodhisattvas practise: Generosity (Giving), Discipline (Precepts), Patience (Endurance), dilig