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A Final Chance for Redemption
An Interview with the Late Venerable Laimin
Venerable Laimin reflects on a lifetime of stubbornness, the heavy karmic debt of a monastic who failed to practise truly, and her eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
Witnessing the Inconceivable: Practitioner Su's Deliverance
An Interview with Venerable Hailiang in the Western Dharma-Nature Land
Venerable Hailiang shares an awe-inspiring account of witnessing Practitioner Su's Dharma Body performing mass Chao Du during the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, revealing the inconceivable speed and multi-dimensional reach of her work.
From the Depths of Hell to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss
An Interview with the Late Venerable Shi Weili
A monastic who spent over fifty years in the robes reflects on his journey from the darkness of the hell realms to the magnificence of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, made possible through the compassionate deliverance of Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Illusion of Achievement: A Confession from Elder Baisheng
An Interview with the Late Elder Baisheng
A profound and sobering reflection from the late Elder Baisheng, who candidly discusses the gap between his public reputation as a Buddhist leader and the reality of his spiritual attainment, his time in the hells, and his eventual deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Lesson of the Fallen Monk
An Interview with the Spirit of Old Monk Mancheng
This is a record of an interview with Old Monk Mancheng, who sought Chao Du 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 the former abbot of Shiji Monastery in Anhui, China. Recorded by the chief writer, Venerable Haize, on August 31, 2018.
The Truth Behind the Robes: A Confession from Hell
An Interview with the Spirit of Elder Monk Ming Shan
Elder Monk Ming Shan, a renowned monastic, reveals the harrowing truth of his journey after death—from the depths of hell to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, and the vital lessons he learned about the true purpose of the monastic life.
From Maitreya's Path to the Western Pure Land: A Warning from Venerable Changzhao
An Interview with the Late Venerable Changzhao
Venerable Changzhao shares his journey from a dedicated practitioner of the Maitreya Pure Land path to his eventual rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, offering a profound warning about the dangers of hidden attachments and the necessity of a pure heart in spiritual practice.
The Burden of a Fallen Abbot
An Interview with Venerable Chuanwen of Miaotong Temple
Venerable Chuanwen, former abbot of Miaotong Temple, reflects on his life, his profound repentance for the corruption that took hold of his temple, and his eventual deliverance by Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Final Journey of Venerable Master Haixian
An Interview with the Late Venerable Master Haixian
A profound reflection from the late Venerable Master Haixian on his life of simple devotion, the critical mistake that nearly cost him his rebirth, and the miraculous deliverance facilitated by Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.