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The Grandmother's Miracle: Saved by the Name of Namo Amituofo
An Interview with the Venerable Xie An
A grandmother, a lifelong devotee of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, finds herself at the threshold of death, only to be pulled back from a spiritual trap by the power of the name Namo Amituofo. This is the story of her transformation and the miracle that led her to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Miracles of Chanting Namo Amituofo
An Interview with the Venerable Yuan Quan
This is a formal record of an interview conducted with the Venerable Yuan Quan, a practitioner who attained enlightenment approximately 1,200 years ago. Having sought deliverance through the compassionate guidance of the Buddha, he now resides within the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This testimony, which explores his profound journey from a young child with innate spiritual vision to a monk who guided his village to liberation, was recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on November 14, 2018.
White Rice and the Essence of Life
An Interview with the Spirit of Tao Yun, a Practitioner from Eleven Centuries Ago
Tao Yun, a practitioner from over a millennium ago, reflects on his childhood in a village of chanting, the profound lessons found in a simple bowl of white rice, and his current mission assisting Practitioner Su in the cosmic deliverance of spirits.
The Taste of Dharma and the Fragrance of Virtue
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhengqing, a Venerable from 1,200 Years Ago
Born without the senses of taste or smell, Zhengqing lived a life that seemed flavourless until he discovered the sweetness of the Buddha-name. This is the story of his journey from a wealthy household to a life of spiritual deliverance, alongside his karmic brother, Guangping.
The Inconceivable Power of Chanting Namo Amituofo
An Interview with the Venerable Yue Ming from Eight Hundred and Fifty Years Ago
A testimonial from the Venerable Yue Ming, who recounts his childhood miracle, his life among ancient spirits, and his mission to deliver sentient beings through the power of Namo Amituofo.
The Child Who Chanted the Buddha's Name
An Interview with the Venerable Xiyin from 1,900 Years Ago
A profound testimony from the Venerable Xiyin, who recounts his miraculous birth, his childhood practice of chanting Namo Amituofo, and his ongoing mission to deliver sentient beings across the universe alongside Practitioner Su.
Returning to the Earth: The Wisdom of Oneness
An Interview with the Venerable He Yaoyuan
A reflection on the simplicity of life, the illusion of separation, and the profound power of chanting Namo Amituofo to return to our true home in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Resolving Grievances to Become a Buddha
An Interview with the Venerable Bi Cheng from Eleven Centuries Ago
This is an interview with the Venerable Bi Cheng, who lived approximately 1,100 years ago. He sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia and now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account was recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on November 7, 2018.
A Lifetime of Diligent Practice and Saving Beings
An Interview with the Venerable Li Yizhu
Li Yizhu, a practitioner from 1,800 years ago, shares her journey of poverty, maternal love, and the transformative power of chanting Namo Amituofo. From her humble beginnings to her life of service, she reflects on the urgency of saving sentient beings and the magnificent promise of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Long Legs That Saved the World
An Interview with the Venerable Peng Can from Eight Centuries Ago
Born with unusually long legs that made him a target of ridicule, Peng Can transformed his perceived deformity into a tool for salvation. From a shy, insecure youth to a dedicated practitioner who lived to 120, his journey reflects the power of turning personal struggle into a life of service and ultimate rebirth in the Western Pure Land.
Escaping the Chains of Fate
An Interview with the Venerable Feng Lan
A testimonial from the Venerable Feng Lan, who lived 1,420 years ago, on how he transformed a life of destined illness into a journey of spiritual liberation through the power of Namo Amituofo.
The Transcendent Journey of Venerable Gao Li
An Interview with the Venerable Gao Li from Ten Thousand Years Ago
Venerable Gao Li, a being from a realm ten thousand years ago, recounts his extraordinary journey through space, his transformation into a creature, and his eventual salvation through the power of Namo Amituofo.