Hell Guards
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The Prison of Logic and the Path to Liberation
An Interview with Gu Mailong, a Former Prison Guard
A former prison guard reflects on his lifelong obsession with 'logic,' the spiritual trap that bound his soul, and his eventual liberation through the teachings of Practitioner Su and the grace of Namo Amituofo.
The Fulfillment of a Life of Service
An Interview with Tang Yuan-an, a Former Hell Guard
Tang Yuan-an, a former hell guard, shares his journey from a lonely childhood to a life dedicated to service, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Repentant Guard: A Journey from Hell to Light
An Interview with the Spirit of Hu Jinchuan
A former prison guard in the hell realms recounts his journey from a life of regret and pride to the ultimate liberation offered by the compassion of Practitioner Su and the light of Namo Amituofo.
The Journey of Li Dabo: From Hell to the Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Li Dabo, a Former Prison Guard
Li Dabo, a spirit who served as a prison guard in the underworld, reflects on his long journey through the cycle of rebirth, his past lives as a wealthy man and a humble farmer, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Steamed Bun That Restored a Conscience
An Interview with Chen Bangyou, a Former Prison Guard
Chen Bangyou, a man who once lost his way in the face of tragedy, shares his journey from a struggling merchant to a prison guard in the underworld, and finally to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. Through the compassion of a stranger and the power of Namo Amituofo, he found his way home.
Stepping Out of the Inner Darkness
An Interview with Kuang Cheng-chan, a Redeemed Jailer
Kuang Cheng-chan shares his journey from a life of profound social isolation and internal fear to becoming a dedicated educator, and finally, his ultimate deliverance from the hells to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
From Heavenly Guardian to Prison Guard: A Journey of Awakening
An Interview with the Spirit of Wang Ming
A former heavenly guardian reflects on his descent into the human world, his struggles with attachment and impermanence, and his ultimate path to liberation through the teachings of Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
Escaping the Path of No Return
An Interview with Ye Tianwen, a Former Prison Guard
Ye Tianwen, once a victim of his father's drug-fuelled life and later a dedicated counsellor, shares his harrowing journey from a tragic death to spiritual deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Awakening of a Prison Guard
An Interview with Li Tongmao, a Former Prison Guard
Li Tongmao, a spirit who spent lifetimes trapped by his own karma, shares his journey from a life of speech impediments and misunderstanding to his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the guidance of Practitioner Su.
The Sacrifice of a Qing Official
An Interview with the Spirit of Liu Zhide
A former Qing Dynasty official reflects on his journey from the corruption of the imperial court to a life of simple service, his ultimate sacrifice to save his village, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Illusion of the Prison Guard
An Interview with the Spirit of Hou Yizhong
A former prison guard reflects on his countless lifetimes trapped in the cycle of rebirth, the heavy burden of his past actions, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Sudden Transformation of a Soul
An Interview with the Spirit of Lin Baiyi
This is a record of an interview with Lin Baiyi, a former jailer in the hell realms 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 and his eventual liberation. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on September 21, 2024.