Hell Guards
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The Prison Guard's Awakening: A Journey Through Samsara
An Interview with Gu Jijun, a Spirit Delivered from the Hells
Gu Jijun, once a wandering spirit and later a prison guard in the hells, shares her harrowing journey through the cycle of rebirth, her battle with terminal illness, and her ultimate deliverance to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the teachings of Practitioner Su.
The Silence That Built a Prison
An Interview with the Spirit of Huang Liping
Huang Liping was known in his village as a 'good man'—quiet, patient, and unassuming. Yet, beneath this veneer of virtue lay a lifetime of suppressed emotions and unspoken truths that eventually manifested as a spiritual prison. This is his account of how he realised that true practice is not about suppressing the self, but about living with authenticity and compassion.
The Calamity of Greed: An Interview with Chen Zhihan
An Interview with Chen Zhihan, a Former Prison Guard in the Hells
Chen Zhihan, a man who once served as a prison guard in the hells, sought deliverance through the compassionate guidance of the Buddha. He now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This interview was recorded on May 23, 2025, by the chief writer, Shi Faxin.
The Echoes of Our Words
An Interview with the Prison Guard He Guangyong
He Guangyong, a former prison guard, reflects on his past lives—from a sharp-tongued scholar to a blade of grass by a temple wall—and his journey toward liberation through the practice of Namo Amituofo.
The Red Birthmark and the Guardian's Vow
An Interview with the Spirit of Miao Baiyun
Miao Baiyun, a tribal protector who sacrificed his life for his people and later served as a guard in the hells, shares his journey of transformation and eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Every Step is Cause and Effect
An Interview with the Prison Guard Zheng Shengqi
Zheng Shengqi, once a man who climbed to success by stepping on others, shares his journey from the cold stone of karmic retribution to the warmth of Namo Amituofo's deliverance.
The Warm Sun of the Hell Realms
An Interview with the Spirit of Li Guangwei
A moving testimony from Li Guangwei, who transitioned from a life of humble warmth to the role of a prison guard in the hell realms, before finally finding deliverance through the compassion of Practitioner Su and the light of Namo Amituofo.
The Cycle of Impermanence: An Interview with the Prison Guard Ibada
An Interview with the Spirit of Ibada
Ibada, a spirit who traversed many realms and served as a prison guard in the underworld, shares his profound journey through the cycle of rebirth, the lessons of impermanence, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Weight of Ancestral Virtue
An Interview with the Spirit of Lan Yinhe
A former Confucian scholar reflects on how his rigid adherence to ancestral virtue became a prison for his descendants, and how the chanting of Namo Amituofo finally broke his chains.
From Prison Guard to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Lin Guangsheng
Lin Guangsheng, a businessman who spent his life navigating the complexities of a morally ambiguous industry, shares his journey from the depths of the hell realms to the ultimate liberation of the Western Pure Land.
The Path of Remembrance and Light
An Interview with Gao Fenglan, a Former Underworld Prison Guard
A poignant account of a spirit's journey from the darkness of the underworld to the light of the Western Pure Land, guided by the power of sincere chanting and the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Mask of Kindness: A Confession of Calculated Deceit
An Interview with the Spirit of Li Yonggen
Li Yonggen, a man who spent his life wearing a mask of gentle kindness to manipulate others, reflects on the karmic consequences of his deceit and his journey toward redemption as a prison guard in the afterlife.