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The Guardian of the Innocent
An Interview with the Spirit of Hou Wenqi
Hou Wenqi, a man who dedicated his life to protecting war-torn orphans, shares his journey from a compassionate merchant to a guardian spirit in the hells, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss by Practitioner Su.
The Price of Saving Lives
An Interview with Changbawa, a Former Prison Guard in the Hells
Changbawa, a spirit who once served as a prison guard in the hells, shares his harrowing journey through the cycle of rebirth, his sacrifice to save his tribe, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
The Price of Greed: From Manipulator to Object
An Interview with the Spirit of Chou An-kuang
Chou An-kuang, a man once defined by his sharp intellect and ruthless manipulation of others' possessions, recounts his journey from a life of deceit to the profound realization of karmic retribution. After suffering the consequences of his actions in the spirit realm, he shares his path toward repentance, his subsequent life of simplicity, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Chef of the Hells: A Journey from Attachment to Liberation
An Interview with Tu Bifang, a Former Prison Guard of the Hells
Tu Bifang, a soul who once clung to his culinary talents as a means of spreading the Dharma, found himself trapped in a cycle of his own making. From the poverty of his human life to the cold, repetitive kitchens of the hells, his journey is a profound testament to the power of repenting and the boundless compassion of Namo Amituofo.
From the Hells to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Gu Zhongshan
Gu Zhongshan, a former physician who spent lifetimes in the cycle of rebirth, shares his journey from the depths of hell to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Through the guidance of Practitioner Su and the compassion of Namo Amituofo, he reflects on the laws of karma, the burden of past actions, and the ultimate liberation found in the Buddha-name.
The Deceptive Merchant's Redemption
An Interview with Chen Haiyang, a Former Underworld Jailer
A former merchant who built his fortune on lies and exploitation recounts his descent into the Lake of Delusion and his eventual path to liberation through the compassionate guidance of Practitioner Su and the power of chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Second-Hand Shop of Compassion
An Interview with Chai Guangquan, a Former Jailer in the Hells
Chai Guangquan, a man who spent his life running a second-hand shop to help the poor, shares his journey from a life of service to his time as a jailer in the hells, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land by Practitioner Su.
From Deception to Deliverance: The Journey of Du Wencong
An Interview with the Spirit of Du Wencong, a Former Prison Guard
A former con artist who suffered the karmic retribution of becoming a fox, Du Wencong shares his harrowing journey from greed and deceit to the path of liberation and his eventual rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
From the Factory Floor to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Lin Yuanda, a Former Prison Guard of the Hells
A moving testimony from Lin Yuanda, who transitioned from a life of humble garment manufacturing and charity to the depths of the hells as a prison guard, only to be delivered by the compassion of Practitioner Su to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
From Prison Guard to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Liu Yuanxiang
Liu Yuanxiang, a former prison guard in the hell realms, reflects on his many lives—from a life of servitude to his time as a forest guardian—and his eventual deliverance to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the teachings of Practitioner Su.
The Vegetable Seller's Path to Light
An Interview with the Spirit of Chou Chun-yi
This is a record of an interview with Chou Chun-yi, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. She now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon her life as a humble vegetable seller and her journey through the realms of samsara. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on March 23, 2025.
The Flower-Loving Prison Guard's Journey to Bliss
An Interview with the Spirit of Hou Guangyong
A former prison guard who spent fifty years as a spirit in a realm of flowers reflects on his journey from the depths of hell to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, guided by the compassion of Practitioner Su.