Hell Guards
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The Infinite Blessings of a Life Given to Others
An Interview with Lin Baifu, a Former Prison Guard of the Hells
Lin Baifu, a man who spent his life in service to others, reflects on his journey from a wealthy upbringing to the depths of the hells, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the teachings of Practitioner Su.
The Long Journey Home from the Hells
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhou Gangmu
Once a being of light in the Western Pure Land, Zhou Gangmu recounts his descent into the cycle of rebirth, his long struggle through the realms of suffering, and his eventual awakening and deliverance through the guidance of Practitioner Su.
The Prison Guard's Journey to Liberation
An Interview with Lin Qingyuan, a Former Prison Guard in the Hells
Lin Qingyuan, a soul who spent centuries as a prison guard in the hells, shares his journey from a life of selfless service in a war-torn era to his eventual deliverance into the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss by Practitioner Su.
The Prison Guard’s Journey to Ultimate Bliss
An Interview with the Spirit of Gu Tianle
A former prison guard in the underworld shares his journey from being trapped in stone to finding liberation in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the guidance of Practitioner Su and the power of chanting Namo Amituofo.
Breaking the Chains of Emotional Attachment
An Interview with Lin Jiaji, a Prison Guard in the Underworld
Lin Jiaji, a prison guard in the underworld, shares his arduous journey through the cycle of rebirth, his struggle with deep-seated emotional attachments, and his eventual liberation through the compassionate guidance of Practitioner Su and Namo Amituofo.
From the Hells to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss
An Interview with the Spirit of Hou Benyi
This article records an interview with Hou Benyi, a spirit who served as a jailer in the hell realms before seeking deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This interview was recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on August 31, 2024.
The Cycle of Attachment: A Jailer's Confession
An Interview with the Spirit of Liang Gutian
A former jailer from the underworld recounts his long, painful journey through the cycle of rebirth, driven by deep-seated attachments to food and sleep, and his eventual path to liberation through the teachings of Practitioner Su.
The Pure Heart of the Prison Guard: Chi Shuhai
An Interview with Chi Shuhai, a Former Prison Guard
Chi Shuhai, a man known for his simple, honest nature, shares his journey from a misunderstood youth to a guardian of the land, and finally, his deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss by Practitioner Su.
The Redemption of Meng Enxin
An Interview with a Former Prison Guard in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss
This is a record of an interview with Meng Enxin, a former prison guard who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. Having transcended his past karmic burdens, he now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account, which reflects upon his past lives and his arduous journey from the depths of the hells to the purity of the Buddha’s realm, was recorded by the chief writer, Shi Faxin, on August 23, 2024.
The Prison Guard's Path to Redemption
An Interview with the Spirit of Che Fengding
Che Fengding, a former prison guard from the Tang Dynasty, reflects on his past lives, the weight of karmic retribution, and his ultimate path to liberation through the teachings of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
The Jailer's Redemption
An Interview with the Spirit of Che Fengding
A reflection on the cycle of rebirth, the weight of past karmic debts, and the path to liberation through the teachings of Practitioner Su.
From Pirate Ship to Vessel of Deliverance
An Interview with Niada, a Former Prison Guard of the Hells
Niada, a former prison guard in the hells, recounts his transformation from a life on a pirate ship to a guardian of the seas, eventually finding liberation through the teachings of Practitioner Su and the compassion of Namo Amituofo.