Revered Ones
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The Path to Awakening and the Light of Dharma
An Interview with the Venerable Hong Jiao
A young man born into a life of simplicity and compassion discovers his true mission through the guidance of his grandfather and a wandering monk. This is the story of Hong Jiao, who realised that the only way to truly save beings from the cycle of rebirth is through the light of the Buddha's teachings.
The Burden of the Sacred Path
An Interview with the Venerable Chong Kuai from Six Centuries Ago
This is a record of an interview with the Venerable Chong Kuai, who lived approximately 650 years ago. He sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia and now resides in the Western Pure Land. This account details his arduous journey and the profound significance of the object he protected. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on December 7, 2019.
The Path of Pure Wisdom in the Heart
An Interview with Zhao Shijian from Nine Hundred and Sixty Years Ago
A reflection on a life of selfless giving, the legacy of ancestral compassion, and the realisation of the impermanence of worldly attachments.
The Vow of a Thousand-Year Soul
An Interview with the Venerable Yin Lai
A profound account of a soul's arduous journey to attain a human body, transcending the boundaries of species and suffering to eventually find the path to the Western Pure Land.
The Awakening of Hu Mengcang
An Interview with the Spirit of Hu Mengcang from 1,100 Years Ago
This is a record of an interview with Hu Mengcang, 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 Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on November 21, 2019.
Awakening from the Dream of Life
An Interview with the Spirit of Gou Jianyue
A young man reflects on his childhood, the weight of family expectations, and his early introduction to the complexities of the worldly life, all before his eventual path toward the Dharma.
The Compassion of a Mother and the Path to Liberation
An Interview with the Venerable Xi Gen
Born into poverty and hardship, Xi Gen shares his journey of witnessing his mother's profound compassion, his early realization of the suffering in samsara, and his eventual path to liberation through the practice of Namo Amituofo.
The Path of Learning the Buddha
An Interview with Mu Weiguang from Nine Centuries Ago
This is a record of an interview with Mu Weiguang, who sought deliverance 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 948 years ago. Recorded by the editorial team at the Centre.
The Generous Heart of Qing Long-en
An Interview with the Venerable Qing Long-en
This is a record of an interview with Qing Long-en, who sought Chao Du at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Land of Dharma Nature. This account reflects upon his life approximately 1,450 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on November 1, 2019.
The Burden of Attachment and the Path to Awakening
An Interview with the Spirit of Ke Mengping of 1,320 Years Ago
A reflection on the cycle of rebirth, the illusion of the self, and the profound realisation that led a former pig farmer to the path of enlightenment and the Western Pure Land.
The Seven-Year-Old's Observation of Life
An Interview with the 154th Venerable, Juehuo
A reflection on the innocence of childhood and the complex, wearying nature of human survival, as observed by the 154th Venerable, Juehuo, nine hundred and eighty years ago.
A Bowl of Life: From Vanity to the Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Tao Li (1,400 Years Ago)
A potter's son reflects on his father's descent into vanity and addiction, and the ultimate salvation found through the compassionate teachings of the Buddha and the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.