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The Stubbornness of a Former Monastic
An Interview with the Spirit of Shi Jinquan
A former monastic reflects on how his stubbornness and pride led to a cycle of rebirth as a fly, seeking deliverance from Practitioner Su.
The Fragmented Soul of a Soldier
An Interview with the Three-Terrain Spirits at Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
This is a record of an interview with a collective of spirits who manifested as small, three-terrain creatures at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. They sought deliverance through the compassion of Practitioner Su and the power of Namo Amituofo. This account reflects upon their past lives as elite soldiers and their subsequent cycles of rebirth. Recorded by the chief writer, Venerable HaiZe, on April 10, 2020.
The Spirit Within the Storybook
An Interview with Ruiyou of the Gumnut Babies
A poignant interview with the spirit of a young girl who, after a tragic death during wartime, became trapped within the fantasy world of a beloved children's storybook, only to find clarity and deliverance through the light of Namo Amituofo at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Weight of Regret Upon the Tracks
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhiguang
A spirit who spent lifetimes as the very railway tracks he was crushed upon recounts his journey from a humble blacksmith's son to a gold-seeking wanderer, and finally, to the profound regret that led him to the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Spirit Within the Microphone: A Lesson on Attachment
An Interview with the Spirit of Li Chonghai by Venerable Fa Ci
In this profound dialogue, Venerable Fa Ci reveals the hidden presence of spirits within the objects we use daily. Through the story of a former news anchor who became attached to his microphone, we learn how the cycle of rebirth is driven by our deepest attachments and the urgent need to realise our true nature.
The Spirit of the Dust: A Journey of Awakening
An Interview with the Spirit of Liu Mucai by Venerable HaiZe
A spirit who spent over a century as a particle of dust in the air shares his story of attachment, transformation, and the profound hope of reaching the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Spirit of the Orchid: A Journey from Earthly Toil to Awakening
An Interview with the Spirit of Huang Wanshan at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
A poignant reflection on a life of hard work, the deep connection between a flower farmer and his blooms, and the transformative power of the Buddha-light in guiding a spirit toward the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Word Spirit of 'Difficulty': An Interview with Practitioner Su
A Testimony from the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre
During a Dharma talk in Hong Kong, Practitioner Su explored the profound meaning of the character 'difficulty.' This led to a remarkable encounter with a spirit residing within that very character, revealing the hidden lives of the written word.
The Illusion of Radiant Light: The Testimony of Shi Chengwei
A Teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony
A profound testimony from a spirit who once mistook the illusions of meditative light for true spiritual attainment, and how they finally found the path to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the guidance of Namo Amituofo at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Small Bell’s Journey to the Western Pure Land
Teachings from the Spirit of the Small Bell, Venerable Hongzheng
A humble bell, long overlooked in a cupboard, shares its profound journey of practice, devotion, and the karmic connection that led it to the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre to seek rebirth in the Western Pure Land.
The Guardian of the Hells: An Interview with the Mount of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
An Interview with the Spirit of Shi Baguai
A profound dialogue with the mount of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, revealing the deep karmic connections and the urgent necessity of the True Teachings in saving all suffering beings.
The Red Apple on the Offering Table: A Story of Deliverance
An Interview with the Spirit of Jessica by Venerable Shi Faxi
A spirit manifesting as a red apple shares the poignant journey of a young life lost to illness, the karmic cycles of rebirth, and the ultimate liberation found through the compassion of Namo Amituofo.