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The Jailer's Path to Redemption
An Interview with the Spirit of Jin Baichuan
From a pampered ox to a vengeful Asura, and finally a seeker of justice in the human realm, Jin Baichuan recounts his long journey through the cycle of rebirth and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Finding True Happiness: The Journey of Li Muzi
An Interview with Li Muzi, a Former Prison Guard
Li Muzi, a woman who spent her life as a doctor and teacher, shares her journey from the constraints of her era to her time as a prison guard in the hells, and finally, her ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss by Practitioner Su.
From the Depths of Hell to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Guang Qianzhang
Guang Qianzhang, a former prison guard in the hell realms, recounts his journey from a life of physical suffering and depression to his eventual rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, guided by the compassionate teachings of Practitioner Su.
Trapped in the Virtual Abyss
An Interview with the Spirit of You Linkai
You Linkai, a young man who lost his life and soul to the digital world, shares his harrowing transformation from a gaming addict to a demon, and his eventual salvation through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
Lu Benxin: From the Depths of Hell to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Lu Benxin, a Former Prison Guard
Lu Benxin, a former prison guard in the hell realms, shares his profound journey of transformation. From a life of childhood suffering and the tragic loss of his mother to his eventual rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, he reflects on the power of letting go, the virtue of kindness, and the ultimate deliverance through chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Doctor’s Journey: From Orphanage to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Gu Yuxi
A moving account of a life defined by abandonment, service, and eventual redemption. Gu Yuxi shares his journey from an orphan to a dedicated doctor, his time as a prison guard in the hells, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Merchant's Deception and the Fox's Penance
An Interview with Zhao Tianma, a Prison Guard of the Underworld
A former merchant from the late Ming Dynasty recounts his journey through the cycle of rebirth—from a life of greed and deception to a century of penance as a fox spirit, and finally, his path to liberation through the teachings of Practitioner Su.
The Redemption of a Fallen Official
An Interview with the Spirit of Wang Jinlong
From a corrupt official to a beast of burden, and finally to a servant of the underworld, Wang Jinlong shares his harrowing journey through the cycle of rebirth and his ultimate deliverance through the compassion of Practitioner Su and Namo Amituofo.
The Prison Guard's Redemption: A Life Without Regrets
An Interview with Wang Heyan, a Former Spirit of the Hells
Wang Heyan, a former prison guard in the hells, recounts his journey from a privileged childhood to a life of hidden virtue as a bandit-turned-saviour, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss by Practitioner Su.
The Prison Guard's Awakening
An Interview with the Spirit of Gu Qianfang
A former prison guard in the hells recounts his journey from a life of human activism to the depths of karmic retribution, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Animal Lover's Journey to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Lin Chunmian, a Former Jailer in the Hells
Lin Chunmian, a woman whose profound love for animals defined her human life, shares her extraordinary journey from a life of compassion to the depths of the hells as a jailer, and finally, to the ultimate liberation in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Scholar's Final Lesson: From Official to Underworld Guard
An Interview with the Spirit of Zu Jingshan
This is a record of an interview with Zu Jingshan, 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 scholar-official and his subsequent service in the underworld. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Faxin, on February 7, 2025.