Revered Ones
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The Choice of Light
An Interview with the Venerable Qiandao (870 Years Ago)
A reflection on the life of Venerable Qiandao, who transitioned from a path of rebellion and despair to the light of the Dharma, now serving as a guide for sentient beings across the universe.
Choosing the Path of the Buddha Over a Life of Luxury
An Interview with the Venerable Yuanming from Two Millennia Ago
A young man raised in the wilderness by compassionate grandparents finds himself unexpectedly betrothed to a wealthy heiress. Faced with the choice between a life of worldly comfort and the path of the Dharma, he chooses to dedicate his existence to the salvation of all sentient beings.
The Prince Who Returned to the Dharma
An Interview with the 501st Venerable, Li Guotai
This is a record of an interview with Li Guotai, who sought Chao Du at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon his life approximately 1,930 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on January 5, 2019.
A Life of Joyful Awakening
An Interview with the Venerable Xiaoyuan from 1,900 Years Ago
A testimonial from the Venerable Xiaoyuan, who lived 1,900 years ago, on the nature of reality as a dream and the path to liberation through the practice of Namo Amituofo.
The Life of Eternal Smiles
An Interview with the Venerable Xiaoyuan from Nineteen Centuries Ago
A reflection on the life of the Venerable Xiaoyuan, who lived nineteen centuries ago and mastered the art of living as an awakened soul within the dream of existence, eventually joining the mission of Practitioner Su to awaken others.
The Bond of Brotherhood and the Path to Liberation
An Interview with the Venerable Wuche, a Practitioner from Thirteen Centuries Ago
A testament of fraternal devotion, the struggle against karmic creditors, and the transformative power of chanting Namo Amituofo to achieve liberation in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Boy Who Brought the Dead Fish to Life
An Interview with the Venerable Qingxian of Two Thousand Years Ago
A young boy named Qingxian, barely ten years old, confronts a tyrannical king with the truth of karmic retribution. By revealing the reality of the spirit world, he transforms a heart of cruelty into one of compassion, setting a nation on the path to the Western Pure Land.
Conversations with the Universe: The Sensitivity of Dong Ming
An Interview with the Venerable Dong Ming from 2,100 Years Ago
Born with an extraordinary ability to hear the voices of all things, Dong Ming shares his journey from a compassionate child to a practitioner who spent a century delivering sentient beings, ultimately finding his way to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
A Life Dedicated to the Path of Awakening
An Interview with the Venerable Zunti of Two Millennia Ago
A profound reflection on the life of Zunti, a monk from two millennia ago who renounced a life of immense wealth to pursue the path of Awakening and eventually guide others to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
A Lifetime of Devotion and the Path to Awakening
An Interview with the Venerable Zunti of Two Millennia Ago
Born into wealth, the Venerable Zunti chose the path of a monk to save sentient beings. This testimonial recounts his journey from a privileged childhood to his Awakening and his mission to guide others to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Sincerity That Moves Mountains
An Interview with the Venerable Canaan from Two Millennia Ago
A profound testimony from the Venerable Canaan, who recounts his journey of faith, the trials of his path, and his ultimate deliverance through the compassionate vow of Practitioner Su.
Sincerity Moves the Heavens: The Journey of Venerable Canaan
An Interview with Venerable Canaan, a Practitioner from 2,100 Years Ago
A profound reflection on the life of Venerable Canaan, whose unwavering sincerity and compassion led him from a humble village to the path of enlightenment, ultimately finding deliverance through the compassionate vow of Practitioner Su.