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The Ant Life: A Labourer's Cycle of Samsara
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao, a monastic residing at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, recounts a significant event involving the deliverance of spirits. This interview, recorded on December 25, 2020, details the liberation of a multitude of ant spirits, including the poignant testimony of a former Australian labourer who had been trapped in the cycle of rebirth for ten lifetimes.
The Invisible Burden of Spiritual Attachment
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
How can a simple trip to the market result in hundreds of spirits attaching to your body? Venerable Chang Gao explains the mechanics of spiritual attachment, how it affects our physical and mental health, and how to reclaim sovereignty over our own bodies through the practice of Namo Amituofo.
The Illusion of Success: From Tycoon to Beast
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao regarding the spirit of Zhu Bingkun
A successful business tycoon collapses on stage, only to find that his life's struggle led him to the cycle of rebirth as a beast. This is the story of his transition from worldly wealth to spiritual liberation.
The Digital Cage: A Child Spirit's Lament
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao regarding the spirit of Luo Shan
Why would a young man choose to die from an asthma attack rather than put down his phone? Venerable Chang Gao shares the tragic story of Luo Shan, a spirit trapped within the digital confines of his own addiction.
The Empty Pursuit of Wealth
An Interview with Venerable Changgao
A reflection on the impermanence of worldly success and the tragic fate of a wealthy businessman whose life was cut short, illustrating the vital importance of spiritual elevation over material accumulation.
The Vital Importance of Buddhist Education
An Interview with Venerable Changgao
Venerable Changgao discusses the profound necessity of Buddhist education for modern families, explaining how parental influence and spiritual interference shape a child's development in the Five Turbidities and Evil World.
The Rain of Compassion and the Work of Deliverance
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao reflects on the successful rain-making Dharma assembly, the profound unity of the Universal Bodhisattvas, and the compassionate work of Practitioner Su in delivering beings from suffering.
The Price of Compassion: Deep Purification
An Interview with Venerable Chang Gao
Venerable Chang Gao reflects on the profound physical toll and spiritual significance of Practitioner Su's deep purification process, revealing how her immense compassion allows for the deliverance of countless beings.
Venerable Changgao on Knowing One's True Nature
An Interview with Venerable Changgao
Venerable Changgao reflects on the nature of the self, the cycle of rebirth, and the profound importance of self-reflection and purity in the practice of the Buddha’s teachings at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Essence of Buddha-Nature
An Interview with Venerable Changgao
Venerable Changgao explores the profound interconnectedness of the universe, the complex reality of the human body as a vessel for countless beings, and the ultimate path to rediscovering our original Buddha-nature through the power of the Buddha-name.
Nothing Remains in the World
An Interview with Venerable Changgao
Venerable Changgao reflects on the barriers of the human mind, the nature of attachment within the physical body, and the infinite potential of the Dharma Body when one truly lets go.
The Diligence of the Heart
An Interview with Venerable Changgao
Venerable Changgao reflects on the nature of spiritual practice, the profound work of deliverance, and the necessity of transforming the mind to achieve true liberation.