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The Duty of a Father and the Path to Liberation
An Interview with Yu Zaimin, a Former Underworld Prison Guard
Yu Zaimin, a former railway station master who served as an underworld prison guard, reflects on his life, the importance of raising children with integrity, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Integrity of a Young Soul
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhou Pingzhi, a Qing Dynasty Prison Guard
Zhou Pingzhi, a young boy from the Qing Dynasty who was murdered for his integrity, shares his journey from a humble inn worker to a prison guard in the underworld, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss by Practitioner Su.
Returning to My Original Home: The Story of Xia Zheming
An Interview with the Spirit of Xia Zheming, a Former Underworld Prison Guard
After five thousand years of wandering through the cycle of rebirth, a former underworld prison guard finds his way back to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassionate guidance of Practitioner Su.
Seeking the True Value of Life: An Interview with Qiu Hongyu
An Interview with Qiu Hongyu, a Former Underworld Prison Guard
A spirit from a distant, intangible realm recounts his extraordinary journey to Earth, his life as a human, his service in the underworld, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Defending the Homeland: A Spirit's Journey
An Interview with Liu Kai-an, an Ami Indigenous Guardian
Liu Kai-an, an Ami indigenous woman from Hualien, shares her life story, her struggle to protect her ancestral home from encroaching development, and her ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Jailer's Revelation: From the Tenth Hall to the Pure Land
An Interview with Gu Xinming, a Former Jailer of the Tenth Hall of Hell
A former jailer from the Tenth Hall of Hell shares his journey from a life of physical hardship and the horrors of war to his eventual deliverance into the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The General's Regret: A Life Lost to Ambition
An Interview with the Spirit of Guan Yuanhao
A reflection on the life of a Ming Dynasty general who, blinded by loyalty and ambition, participated in a rebellion that brought suffering to the people, only to find true liberation through the compassion of Namo Amituofo.
The Jailer Who Chose Death Over Betrayal
An Interview with Han Richeng, a Former Jailer of the Third Hall of Hell
This is a record of an interview with Han Richeng, 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 as a child soldier during the anti-Japanese war and his subsequent service as a jailer in the Third Hall of Hell. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on October 10, 2020.
The Physician's Path: From Earthly Healing to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Chou Ping-chih, a Former Prison Guard
Chou Ping-chih, a physician who lived in Taiwan during the Japanese colonial era, reflects on his life of service, the karmic consequences of his medical practice, and his eventual deliverance from the role of a prison guard in the underworld to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Power of a Positive Heart
An Interview with the Spirit of Tao Pincheng
A prison guard reflects on a lifetime of service, the lessons of his mother, and the unwavering power of a positive mindset in the face of adversity.
The Struggle for Fame and Fortune
An Interview with the Spirit of Chu Jianhua
This is a record of an interview with Chu Jianhua, 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 warrior and prison guard. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on September 6, 2020.
The Prison Guard's Awakening: A Lesson in Cause and Effect
An Interview with the Spirit of Weng Guoyu
A former prison guard reflects on a life of charity, the hidden karmic debts of his past business, and the vital importance of letting go of emotional attachments to reach the Western Pure Land.