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The Rain-Seeking Miracle of Goombungee
An Interview with the Spirits of Wood Chips and Little Flower
A testimonial from the spirits of Wood Chips and Little Flower, who share their experience of the rain-seeking Dharma assembly at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre and the profound compassion of Practitioner Su.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre31 Oct 20205 min
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The Joy of a Grain of Sand
An Interview with Bruce Willy, a Spirit of the Earth
A spirit residing within a grain of sand shares his profound joy following a rain-seeking ceremony at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, reflecting on the transformation from parched despair to the nourishment of the Dharma.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre31 Oct 20203 min
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The Rain We Called Upon Ourselves
An Interview with Little Purple Flower, a Spirit of the Australian Plains
A young spirit named Cinderella, known as 'Little Purple Flower,' recounts the miraculous event when the spirits of the Australian plains joined Practitioner Su in chanting Namo Amituofo to bring life-saving rain to the parched earth of Goombungee.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre31 Oct 20205 min
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The Rain God's Testimony: When the Earth Chants
An Interview with the Rain God, Du Kexiao
This is a record of an interview with the Rain God, Du Kexiao, who oversees the region of Toowoomba and Goombungee. The interview discusses the miraculous phenomenon of the land and vegetation chanting Namo Amituofo to invoke rain, facilitated by the spiritual guidance of Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre22 Oct 20201 min
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The Rain God's Vigil at the Temple
An Interview with the Rain God, Du Kexiao
An interview with the Rain God, Du Kexiao, who shares his experience of guarding the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre and the significance of the temple's water levels.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre21 Oct 20201 min
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The Dragon King's Gratitude and Lesson from Practitioner Su
An Interview with the Dragon King of the East Sea
The Dragon King of the East Sea reflects on Practitioner Su's successful efforts to bring rain through the power of Namo Amituofo, expressing both humility and profound gratitude for the compassion shown to all sentient beings.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre20 Oct 20203 min
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The Celestial Response to Practitioner Su’s Call for Rain
An Interview with the Jade Emperor
Following a period of severe drought in Goombungee, Practitioner Su led the community in a heartfelt prayer for rain during the Thrice Yearning Ceremonies. The Jade Emperor shares his perspective on this miraculous event and the power of collective chanting.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre19 Oct 20203 min
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The Call for Rain: A Compassionate Plea for Australia
An Interview with Practitioner Su and the Four Dragon Kings
In a profound display of compassion, Practitioner Su leads a collective effort to bring rain to the parched lands of Goombungee and Toowoomba. Through the Thrice Yearning Ceremony and the intervention of the Four Dragon Kings, this account reveals the karmic obstacles to rainfall and the power of collective chanting to transform the environment.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre13 Oct 20201 min
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The Jade Emperor's Decree for Rain
An Interview with the Jade Emperor regarding Goombungee
In a time of severe drought, the Jade Emperor speaks on the compassionate request for rain in Goombungee, the challenges of balancing construction with the elements, and the power of collective chanting to soothe a world unsettled by pandemic and karma.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre3 Oct 20202 min
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The Dragon King's Plea for Rain
An Interview with the North Sea Dragon King
The North Sea Dragon King reflects on the spiritual state of the Australian land, the collective karma that prevents rain, and his gratitude toward Practitioner Su for the deliverance of his subjects.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre27 Sept 20202 min
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The Call for Rain: A Message from the South Sea Dragon King
An Interview with the South Sea Dragon King, Gu Nantian
The South Sea Dragon King, Gu Nantian, speaks on the urgent need for rain in Australia, the karmic impact of animal husbandry, and the spiritual efforts led by Practitioner Su to bring relief through Dharma-Body Visualisation Deliverance.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre27 Sept 20202 min
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The Call for Rain and the Harmony of the Seas
An Interview with the Dragon King of the Western Sea
Practitioner Su visits the Dragon King of the Western Sea to discuss the conditions for rain and the salvation of countless marine spirits.
Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre27 Sept 20201 min