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The Savior of the Village
An Interview with the Venerable Liu Shaoqi
A record of the life and spiritual journey of Liu Shaoqi, a village savior from nearly two millennia ago who now serves as a Universal Bodhisattva under the guidance of Practitioner Su.
A Life of Joyful Devotion
An Interview with the Venerable Hong Shengzhi
Born into a family where the Buddha-name was the heartbeat of every day, Hong Shengzhi shares his journey from a childhood of pure devotion to his life as a monastic dedicated to the salvation of all beings.
A False Marriage and the Path to Awakening
An Interview with the Spirit of Zeng Jin, a Practitioner from 1,900 Years Ago
Zeng Jin, a man burdened by poverty and a mother suffering from mental illness, finds his life transformed by a mysterious, loveless marriage that becomes the catalyst for his true spiritual calling. This is the story of his journey from the depths of worldly suffering to the heights of Awakening.
A Basket of Eggs and the Seeds of Compassion
An Interview with Venerable Xia Rongji
A young boy's simple act of kindness on the streets transforms into a lifelong mission of deliverance. Venerable Xia Rongji shares his journey from a precocious child learning the Dharma to a dedicated practitioner saving beings in the universe.
From This Shore to the Other: The Journey of Venerable Fu Guang
An Interview with Venerable Fu Guang from 1,300 Years Ago
A boatman who spent his life ferrying souls across a river discovers the true nature of suffering and the path to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Vow of Faith in Action
An Interview with the Venerable Zhu Hongyao
A young boy's quest for stillness leads to a lifetime of Dharma propagation. Venerable Zhu Hongyao shares his journey from a precocious child seeking balance to a dedicated monastic committed to the deliverance of all sentient beings.
The Orange of Enlightenment
An Interview with Venerable Xitao
A profound reflection from Venerable Xitao on how a simple orange transformed his understanding of karmic creditors, the nature of suffering, and the boundless compassion of Namo Amituofo.
The Orange That Taught Me Life
An Interview with the Venerable Xitao
A simple orange falling from a tree becomes the catalyst for a profound spiritual awakening. Xitao, a young practitioner, shares his journey from a life of destitution and despair to finding the true meaning of compassion and service under the guidance of Practitioner Su.
The Path to Ultimate Awakening
An Interview with the Venerable Luganda of 1,200 Years Ago
Venerable Luganda, a practitioner from twelve centuries ago, shares his journey of awakening. From a youth who rejected his father's path of violence to a dedicated practitioner, he reveals the transformative power of compassion and the urgent mission to save sentient beings from the cycle of rebirth.
The Prince of the Ruby Planet and the Light of Dharma
An Interview with Aratis, a Prince from a Distant World
Aratis, a prince from the Ruby Planet, recounts his journey from a world of material luxury to the discovery of the Buddha's light on Earth. Through the guidance of his master, he brought the Dharma back to his people, transforming their world of cold stones into a realm of radiant spiritual awakening.
The Vow to Save Wandering Souls
An Interview with the Venerable He Qian from Twelve Hundred Years Ago
He Qian, a practitioner from twelve centuries ago, reflects on his journey from a restless youth to a dedicated servant of the Dharma. Through the guidance of his master, he realised his life's purpose: to liberate the suffering souls trapped in the cycle of rebirth and lead them to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Wisdom of the Mountain Grandmother
An Interview with the Spirit of Lan Kuo
Lan Kuo, a spirit from 1,800 years ago, shares the story of his upbringing by a wise, illiterate grandmother who taught the Dharma to wild beasts in the mountains, and his eventual journey to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.