Revered Ones
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The Son Who Saved His Father
An Interview with the Venerable Tiancheng from 1,200 Years Ago
A moving account of a son who made the difficult choice to report his father's crimes to stop his cycle of karma, leading to their eventual spiritual salvation and a lifetime of service to all sentient beings.
The Old Man Under the Tree
An Interview with the 645th Venerable, Xinguang
A young boy named Xinguang encounters a mysterious, dishevelled old man living beneath a tree. This chance meeting, rooted in past-life connections, leads to a lifetime of ascetic practice, the awakening of his Dharma Body, and a mission to save suffering beings that continues even from the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Power of Positive Intent and the Buddha-Name
An Interview with the Venerable Liu Zongming of 1,400 Years Ago
A record of an interview with Liu Zongming, who lived 1,400 years ago. He reflects on the transformative power of positive thought, the discovery of the Buddha-name, and his journey of spiritual practice that eventually led him to assist Practitioner Su in the cosmic deliverance of sentient beings.
Reuniting with My Disciple in the Human World
An Interview with Venerable Chongjing of Nineteen Centuries Ago
Venerable Chongjing, a being who lived 1,900 years ago, shares his journey of returning to the human world from the Western Pure Land to save suffering sentient beings and his current mission assisting Practitioner Su.
The Boundless Wealth of a Giving Heart
An Interview with the Venerable Yangguang
Born into extreme poverty, Yangguang possessed a spiritual wealth that money could never purchase. This is the profound account of how a young boy's boundless generosity and unwavering devotion to Namo Amituofo transformed his destiny and paved his path to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Horse and the Lover: A Journey Through Samsara
An Interview with the Venerable Guangxi
A story of karmic connection, where a young boy's compassion for a wild horse reveals the deep, often painful, ties of love that bind sentient beings to the cycle of rebirth.
The Power of a Child's Vow
An Interview with the Venerable He Guang
A young boy, mocked for his speech, discovers the inconceivable power of Namo Amituofo. Through unwavering devotion and a vow to save sentient beings, he transforms his life and embarks on a mission that transcends time and space.
A Life Fulfilled: The Journey of Mengzhen Quan
An Interview with the Venerable Mengzhen Quan of 1,510 Years Ago
This is a record of an interview with Mengzhen Quan, 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 1,510 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on December 16, 2018.
The Child Who Remembered: A Journey Through Lifetimes
An Interview with the Spirit of Hui Zhi, a Venerable from 2,100 Years Ago
Born with the memories of his past lives intact, young Hui Zhi used his wisdom to guide his parents back to the Dharma. This is the story of a soul who returned to the world not to live, but to save.
The Wandering Monk and the Stream of Dharma
An Interview with the Venerable Yunquan from Two Millennia Ago
A wandering orphan finds the path to enlightenment and dedicates his existence to saving sentient beings through the boundless compassion of Namo Amituofo.
The Transformative Power of Gratitude
An Interview with the Spirit of Mahan, a Devotee from 1,651 Years Ago
Mahan, a devoted son who learned the profound practice of gratitude from his mother, shares his journey from a life of poverty to the path of Buddha-dharma and eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land.
A Life Forged in Compassion
An Interview with the Venerable Mingde
Born into a life of hardship and familial cruelty, Mingde found his path through the teachings of the Infinite Life Sutra. This is his journey from a suffering child to a dedicated practitioner who vowed to save all sentient beings.