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The Vision of the Western Three Saints
An Interview with the Late Venerable Master Chan Yun
Venerable Master Chan Yun shares the spiritual origin of his iconic portrait of the Western Three Saints and offers a message of faith to all practitioners.
The Legacy of the Pure Land: A Conversation with Venerable Chan Yun
An Interview with the Late Venerable Chan Yun of Lian Yin Temple
In this profound interview, the late Venerable Chan Yun reflects on his life of strict discipline, his devotion to the Western Pure Land, and his observations on the spiritual challenges faced by modern practitioners. He shares his insights on the necessity of the Precepts and the importance of mental cultivation in ensuring rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
A Message from Venerable Nun Fuhui: The Path to the Western Pure Land
The First Letter of the Venerable Nun Fuhui to the Disciples of Mount Jiuhua
Venerable Nun Fuhui, a practitioner from the early Republic of China era, shares her life's journey of healing and sacrifice, ultimately pointing the way to the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre as the true shortcut to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Ascetic Healer's Journey to the Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Master Savior
A profound testimonial from a dedicated ascetic who spent a lifetime healing the suffering, only to find his true destination through the compassion of Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Lessons of Venerable Kaixin: A Reflection on Practice and Temptation
An Interview with the Spirit of Venerable Kaixin
Venerable Kaixin, a practitioner who attained rebirth in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, shares his candid reflections on the dangers of stray thoughts, the reality of karmic creditors, and the profound, life-saving work of Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Essence of True Practice
An Interview with the First Patriarch of the Huayan School, Venerable Dushun
Venerable Dushun, the First Patriarch of the Huayan School, shares profound insights on the nature of true practice, the importance of letting go of worldly attachments, and the vital work being conducted at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre to save sentient beings.
A Journey to the Western Pure Land: An Interview with Venerable Master Tanxu
An Interview with the Venerable Master Tanxu
Venerable Master Tanxu shares his journey from a late-blooming monastic to his eventual realisation of the importance of the Western Pure Land, offering a heartfelt endorsement of the Amituofo Village at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Hidden Sins of a Master
An Interview with the Spirit of Venerable Master Miao Lian
Venerable Master Miao Lian reflects on the karmic causes that led him to suffer in the hells after his passing, offering a profound and sobering warning to all monastics about the dangers of arrogance, greed, and hidden desires.
The Mituo Village and the Path to True Cultivation
An Interview with Venerable Master Guang Qin
Venerable Master Guang Qin shares his profound insights on the nature of true practice, the vital importance of chanting Namo Amituofo, and the significance of the Mituo Village project at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia.
The Healer's Burden and the Path to Deliverance
An Interview with the Spirit of Bhikkhuni Fuhui
This is a record of an interview with Bhikkhuni Fuhui, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. She now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon her life as a healer and her subsequent journey to the Pure Land. Recorded by the chief writer, Venerable HaiZe, on August 21, 2018.
The True Purpose of Religion and the Path to Liberation
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning reflects on the origins of religion, the cycle of reincarnation, and the vital necessity of the Buddha-name in guiding spirits toward the Western Pure Land.
The CEO's Final Directive: Delivering Karmic Creditors
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhang Rongfa
The late founder of the Evergreen Group, Zhang Rongfa, speaks from the spirit realm on the vital necessity of spiritual deliverance for business prosperity and the well-being of his descendants.