Hell Guards
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The Guardian of the Lantern
An Interview with Kun Chongjia, a Former Prison Guard
Kun Chongjia, a dedicated public servant from the Ming Dynasty, shares his journey from a life of service in a local county office to his long tenure as a prison guard in the hell realms, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Teacher Who Found Redemption in the Hells
An Interview with Hong Hao-chun, a Former Teacher and Prison Guard
Hong Hao-chun, a former teacher who spent his life guiding underprivileged students, reflects on his journey from the classroom to the halls of the hells, and finally, to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
From Storyteller to Guardian of the Hells
An Interview with Li Hongsheng, a Former Prison Guard of the Underworld
Li Hongsheng, a storyteller from the Ming Dynasty, shares his journey from a life of humble service to his role as a prison guard in the underworld, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land by Practitioner Su.
From the Official’s Carriage to the Gates of Hell
An Interview with the Spirit of Chang Yuchun, a Former Official and Prison Guard
Born into a life of privilege, Chang Yuchun’s journey from a reluctant official to a compassionate prison guard in the hells reveals the profound weight of karmic retribution and the transformative power of Namo Amituofo’s deliverance.
The Deliverance of Chiang Yun-ting: From Hell Guard to the Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Chiang Yun-ting
Chiang Yun-ting, a former hell guard who dedicated her life to service, sought deliverance through the compassionate teachings of Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. This interview, recorded on April 3, 2026, chronicles her journey from the turmoil of the late Qing Dynasty to her eventual rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Illusion of Wealth and the Path to Deliverance
An Interview with the Spirit of Chien Wei-te, a Former Merchant and Prison Guard
Chien Wei-te, a merchant from the Ming Dynasty, reflects on his life of material pursuit, the karmic consequences that led him to serve as a prison guard in the hells, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
The Chains of Perfection: A Prison Guard's Awakening
An Interview with the Spirit of Repson
A former prison guard, bound by a lifetime of rigid perfectionism, recounts his journey from a life of self-imposed suffering to the liberation found through the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
The Young Warrior's Sacrifice and Deliverance
An Interview with the Spirit of Lin Chengyan
Lin Chengyan, who passed away at only eleven years old, shares his journey from a life of youthful idealism and sacrifice to his role as a prison guard in the hells, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
Understanding the Laws of Karma: An Interview with Pan Dayi
An Interview with Pan Dayi, a Former Prison Guard in the Underworld
Pan Dayi, once a celestial crane, descended to the human realm to repay a debt of gratitude. Through a haunting dream of past lives, he guided his family from a cycle of resentment to a path of service, eventually serving as a prison guard in the underworld before finding the ultimate path to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Breaking Through the Soil of Self-Imposed Suffering
An Interview with Wu Nanqing, a Former Underworld Prison Guard
Wu Nanqing, a former underworld prison guard, shares his journey from a life of rigid self-punishment to the liberation found through the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
Compassion in a Cleaning Rag
An Interview with Hu Yafang, a Former Prison Guard
Hu Yafang, a woman who spent her life cleaning for the elderly, found herself in an unexpected role after death. This is the story of her journey from a humble cleaner to a prison guard, and finally, to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
Living in a Dream: The Jailer's Awakening
An Interview with the Spirit of Liu Qungang
A former jailer in the underworld shares his journey from a life of avoidance and spiritual delusion to the ultimate liberation of rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.