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A Life Transformed by the Dharma
An Interview with Liu Shaoqi, a Practitioner from 1,630 Years Ago
This is a record of an interview with Liu Shaoqi, who sought Chao Du at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon his life approximately 1,630 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa Jing, on October 17, 2018.
The Burden of Past Enmities and the Path to Liberation
An Interview with the Spirit of Yao Guang, a Venerable from 1,200 Years Ago
Yao Guang recounts his journey from a childhood of suffering and the burden of remembering past-life karmic debts, to his eventual liberation through the Dharma and his mission to save his parents and others.
The Young Master's Path to Enlightenment
An Interview with the Spirit of Yun Qing
A profound reflection on the life of Yun Qing, who transformed from a disciplined young master into a dedicated practitioner, and his current mission to deliver sentient beings through the grace of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
The Grandmother Who Never Left
An Interview with the Venerable Lu Chengdong
This is a record of an interview with Lu Chengdong, who sought Chao Du at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Dharma-Nature Land. This account reflects upon his life approximately 851 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on October 14, 2018.
The Brotherhood of the Dharma
An Interview with the Venerable Chuan Guangwen
A reflection on how the power of the Dharma transformed three notorious brothers and led them on a path of lifelong practice and spiritual deliverance.
The Transformation of Li Si: From Frailty to Dharma Practitioner
An Interview with the Spirit of Li Si, a Practitioner from 1,315 Years Ago
Li Si, once a frail and sickly man, finds his life transformed through the power of Namo Amituofo. After his own healing, he dedicates his life to sharing the Dharma, eventually guiding a young beggar to become his fellow practitioner and Dharma brother.
The Flower Spirit's Journey to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Venerable Luojia
A former flower spirit recounts his journey through the realms of existence, his reincarnation as a human, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
Saving One Life to Deliver Ten Thousand Spirits
An Interview with the Venerable Tang Sheng (1,430 Years Ago)
This is a record of an interview with the Venerable Tang Sheng, who lived approximately 1,430 years ago. He sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia and now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This interview was recorded on October 20, 2018, by the disciple Shi Fajing.
The Reincarnated Bhikkhu: A Journey of Compassion and Deliverance
An Interview with the Spirit of Wang Mingchuan, a Bhikkhu from 1,100 Years Ago
Born into poverty but destined for the Dharma, Wang Mingchuan recounts his life as a reincarnated Bhikkhu, his early vow to save the world, and his ongoing mission to deliver sentient beings to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Secret of the Buddha-Name
An Interview with the Venerable Lu Jia from 1,200 Years Ago
A young boy discovers the boundless power of Namo Amituofo, transforming his daily chores into acts of profound spiritual merit and eventually dedicating his life to the salvation of all sentient beings.
The Ultimate Path of Buddha-Learning
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhou Yan
Born of mixed heritage and raised between two worlds, Zhou Yan recounts his journey from the philosophical halls of Europe to the profound realisation that only the Buddha's path offers true liberation. This is a record of his life seven centuries ago and his current work in the Western Pure Land.
The General Who Chose Compassion Over Conquest
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhu Guang, a General from 1,613 Years Ago
Zhu Guang, a general who spent his life in the brutality of war, experienced a profound awakening that led him to sacrifice his own life to save his enemies. This is the story of his transformation, his rebirth, and his lifelong dedication to the compassionate path of Namo Amituofo.