Hell Guards
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From the Battlefield to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Chu Zongren, a Former Prison Guard
Chu Zongren, a former general and later a prison guard in the hells, shares his journey from a life of military duty to his eventual liberation through the compassion of Practitioner Su and the power of Namo Amituofo.
The Actor in the Play of Life: An Interview with Chang Hsiang-yu
A Testimony of Deliverance from the Hells
Chang Hsiang-yu shares his extraordinary journey from a spirit waiting for a human body to a life as a performer, his eventual role as a prison guard in the hells, and his final deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss by Practitioner Su.
The Heart of Gratitude: A Jailer's Path to Deliverance
An Interview with Wang Yinghong, a Former Jailer
This is a record of an interview with Wang Yinghong, 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 as a jailer in the hells and his human life. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on January 2, 2021.
The Debt of Blood and the Path to Deliverance
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhang Xianzhong
A spirit who once incarnated as a vengeful snake to inflict a plague upon humanity reflects on the karmic debts that bound him to the cycle of rebirth and the ultimate compassion that led to his deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Truth Behind the Gates of Hell
An Interview with the Spirit of Prison Guard Tong Minghan
A reflection from a spirit who served as a prison guard in the underworld for over four centuries, sharing his observations on the cycle of karma, the reality of the afterlife, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Wisdom of Sharing: A Life of Simplicity
An Interview with Chen Xiangyi, a Former Prison Official
Chen Xiangyi reflects on his life three millennia ago in a remote Chinese village, where he learned that the true essence of existence lies in simplicity, gratitude, and the selfless act of sharing with others, eventually leading him to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Lessons of a Lifetime: A Prison Official's Reflection
An Interview with the Spirit of Qiu Haoran
Qiu Haoran, a former prison official in the underworld, reflects on the profound education he received from his parents. He shares how their guidance on character, responsibility, and the laws of karma shaped his life and eventually led him to seek liberation through the teachings of Practitioner Su and Namo Amituofo.
From Hunter to Guardian: A Journey of Redemption
An Interview with Chen Yuren, a Former Prison Guard of the Ninth Hall
Chen Yuren, a former hunter who became a prison guard in the Ninth Hall of the underworld, reflects on his life of killing, his miraculous rescue by animals he once spared, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Joy of Giving: A Life of Generosity
An Interview with the Spirit of Li Dexiang, a Former Prison Guard
Li Dexiang, a man who spent his life in the Yuan Dynasty practising generosity, shares his journey from a humble tea merchant's son to a dedicated prison guard in the underworld, and finally, his liberation into the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Karmic Price of the Slaughterhouse
An Interview with the Underworld Prison Guard Guo Shenghao
A former shopkeeper turned underworld prison guard reflects on the brutal cycle of the slaughter industry, the inescapable laws of karma, and his eventual deliverance through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
A Glimmer of Hope from the Underworld
An Interview with Wu Jieyang, a Former Teacher and Underworld Prison Guard
Wu Jieyang, a former teacher who served as a prison guard in the underworld, shares his journey of redemption and his deep desire to see the Buddha’s teachings guide the youth of the world.
The Prison Guard's Journey to Liberation
An Interview with Ou Zhengqi
Ou Zhengqi, a former prison guard in the hell realms, shares his profound journey from a life of intellectual confusion to the ultimate peace of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, made possible through the compassionate deliverance of Practitioner Su.