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The Voice in the Wind: A Spirit's Journey to Deliverance
An Interview with Lu Yunrong, a Spirit of the Northern Taiwan Mountains
Lu Yunrong, a young girl who perished in a mountain landslide, shares her journey from the darkness of the earth to becoming a wind spirit, and her eventual deliverance through the compassionate chanting of Practitioner Su.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre1 May 20211 min
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The Burden of Expectations and the Rain of Deliverance
An Interview with Wu Songzhang, a Spirit of the Rain Clouds
Wu Songzhang, a spirit who spent years trapped in the dark clouds above Taiwan, shares his tragic life story and his eventual liberation through the compassionate intervention of Practitioner Su. His testimony reveals the unseen spiritual dynamics behind Taiwan's drought and the profound relief of finding peace in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre1 May 202112 min
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The Thunder God’s Gratitude: Saving Taiwan from Drought
An Interview with Li Jianchang, the Thunder God of Central Taiwan
A testimonial from Li Jianchang, a former Thunder God of Central Taiwan, who recounts his spiritual journey, the environmental crisis in Taiwan, and his profound gratitude for the deliverance provided by Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre30 Apr 202112 min
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The Wind God's Witness to the Rain
An Interview with Tang Xiquan, the Wind God of Central Taiwan
As a Wind God, bringing a breeze is effortless. Yet, when a land is heavy with karma and cause and effect, even a legion of Wind Gods cannot bring the moisture needed for rain. This was the state of Taiwan until Practitioner Su arrived.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre29 Apr 20211 min
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The Rain God's Return to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Chen Zhonglong, the Rain God of Northern Taiwan
Chen Zhonglong, a former gangster turned devotee, shares his journey from a troubled youth to his role as a Rain God, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre29 Apr 202117 min
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From a Grain of Salt to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Chu Ching-chung
Chu Ching-chung, a simple salt farmer from Southern Taiwan, shares his extraordinary journey from being trapped as a spirit within grains of salt for decades to his miraculous deliverance by Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre28 Apr 20219 min
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The Lightning God’s Vow of Integrity
An Interview with Tang Zhiming of the Song Dynasty
A record of an interview with Tang Zhiming, a Lightning God who sought Spiritual Deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Dharma-Nature Land. This account reflects upon his life during the Song Dynasty. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on April 25, 2021.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre28 Apr 202110 min
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The Thunder God Who Brought Rain to Taiwan
An Interview with the Spirit of Lin Wushun
Lin Wushun, a celestial Thunder God, recounts his life as a righteous man in Sichuan, his spiritual journey, and his profound awe at Practitioner Su's ability to resolve Taiwan's drought through the power of Chao Du.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre28 Apr 202116 min
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The Wind Before the Rain
An Interview with Lin Huoshui, the Wind God of Central Taiwan
This is a record of an interview with Lin Huoshui, the Wind God of Central Taiwan, who sought Chao Du at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Dharma-Nature Land. This account reflects upon his life and service spanning several centuries. Recorded by the chief writer, Venerable HaiZe, on April 25, 2021.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre28 Apr 202112 min
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The Deliverance of Xue Minhuang: From Drought-Stricken Clouds to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Xue Minhuang
This is a record of an interview with Xue Minhuang, a spirit who became part of the cloud formations over Taiwan during a period of severe drought. She sought Spiritual 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 in Taiwan. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on April 25, 2021.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre26 Apr 20211 min
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The Karmic Causes of Drought and the Path to Rain
Words of Namo Amituofo as Recorded by Venerable HaiZe
Namo Amituofo explains the profound karmic conditions behind the drought in Taiwan and how the power of chanting and deliverance can restore balance to the natural world.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre26 Apr 20211 min
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A Temple Caretaker's Plea for Rain
An Interview with the Spirit of Liu Dongfa
Liu Dongfa, a temple caretaker from a Southern Taiwan fishing village 250 years ago, shares his journey from the spiritual confines of his temple to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, and his insights on how the suffering of sentient beings contributes to the current drought in Taiwan.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre24 Apr 20211 min