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The Feng Shui Master Who Became a Guardian of the Hells
An Interview with Guan Jieyu, a Former Prison Guard of the Fourth Hell
Guan Jieyu, a master of ancestral Feng Shui, recounts his journey from a life of professional geomancy to serving as a guard in the Fourth Hell, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land through the compassionate Dharma-Body Visualisation Deliverance of Practitioner Su.
From a Life of Shadows to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Xu Zhizhong, a Former Prison Guard of the Hells
This is a record of an interview with Xu Zhizhong, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon his life and his eventual transformation from a guardian of the hells to a practitioner of the Buddha's name. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Haliang, on July 17, 2021.
The Honest Life of a Prison Guard
An Interview with Xu Jiayu, a Former Prison Guard
Xu Jiayu, a former prison guard in the underworld, shares his journey from a life of humble honesty in Taiwan to his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land by Practitioner Su. His story highlights the enduring power of a simple family motto: 'Be an honest person.'
The Storyteller of the Underworld
An Interview with the Spirit of Hsu Hui-lung
A former storyteller who spent sixty years educating the youth of his town finds himself in the halls of the Underworld, only to discover the ultimate lesson of life: spiritual liberation through the teachings of Practitioner Su.
The Journey of Wei Zhenchang: From Poverty to Deliverance
An Interview with Wei Zhenchang, a Former Prison Guard
Wei Zhenchang shares his life story—from a humble farming background to becoming a trusted steward of his foster father's land, and eventually serving as a prison guard in the underworld before finding deliverance through the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Happy Farm of Jailer Wang Geng-hong
An Interview with Wang Geng-hong, a Representative of the Hell Jailers
Wang Geng-hong, a former jailer in the hell realms, shares his remarkable journey from a life of simple kindness in Zhejiang to his service in the underworld, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss by Practitioner Su.
The Conviction to Save Lives
An Interview with the Spirit of Xu Zhongxiong
This is a record of an interview with Xu Zhongxiong, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon his life in a past incarnation. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on June 20, 2021.
The Heroic Legacy of a Prison Guard
An Interview with the Spirit of Xu Zhongxiong
A story of sacrifice, family, and the enduring spirit of a man who followed in his father's footsteps to save others.
The Sculptor of the Sixth Hell
An Interview with Tang Yonghe, a Former Prison Guard
Tang Yonghe, a sixteenth-generation master sculptor from Shaanxi, shares his journey from a childhood of disciplined artistry to his service as a guard in the Sixth Hell, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Integrity of Jia Yucheng
An Interview with the Prison Official Jia Yucheng
Jia Yucheng, a former prison official in the underworld, reflects on his life as a textile merchant, the lessons of integrity passed down by his father, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Purpose of Life and the Path of Redemption
An Interview with Xu Renjian, a Prison Guard of the Third Hall
Xu Renjian, a former beef noodle vendor who transformed his life through the Buddha’s teachings, shares his journey from creating heavy karmic debt to serving as a prison guard in the Third Hall of the underworld, eventually finding liberation through the salvation team of Practitioner Su.
From the Sixth Hall to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Hsu Chin-shui, a Former Underworld Prison Guard
This is a record of an interview with Hsu Chin-shui, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon his life in Pingtung, Taiwan, and his subsequent service as a prison guard in the Sixth Hall of the underworld. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Haliang, on June 11, 2021.