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Healing the Heart to Heal the Body
An Interview with the Venerable Morito from 1,635 Years Ago
To heal illness, one must first heal the heart. By maintaining a heart of pure goodness and absence of thought, one naturally becomes free from disease. This is the story of Morito, who discovered that the ultimate medicine is the Buddha-name.
Steadfast Resolve on the Path of Practice
An Interview with the 856th Venerable, Chuan Ben
Practicing Buddhism is not merely about interpreting sutras; it is about embodying the teachings in every mundane act of daily life. By finding enlightenment in the simple, we break through delusion to save ourselves and all sentient beings.
Returning to the Planet to Save the Princess: The Testimony of Venerable Elida
An Interview with Venerable Elida (Renyi) of the Noa Planet
Venerable Elida, a being from the advanced Noa Planet, recounts his past lives, his deep emotional entanglements, and his eventual path to becoming a monk named Renyi. Through the guidance of Namo Amituofo, he returns to his former home to deliver the princess and his people to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Healing the Heart, Healing the Illness
An Interview with the Venerable Morita
This is a record of an interview with the Venerable Morita, who sought deliverance 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 1,635 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa Jing, on September 26, 2018.
The Healing Power of the Buddha-Name: A Testimony from Venerable Morita
An Interview with Venerable Morita
Venerable Morita shares his profound journey from a life of searching for healing arts to the ultimate realisation that true healing begins with the heart and the power of chanting Namo Amituofo.
Healing the Mind and Body: The Wisdom of Venerable Morito
An Interview with Venerable Morito on Dharma-Body Deliverance
To heal the body, one must first heal the heart. By maintaining a mind of pure Goodness, free from deluded thoughts, one naturally transcends the roots of illness.
The Bittersweet Lessons of Life
An Interview with the Venerable Yancheng from 1,200 Years Ago
A reflection on a life of hardship, the discovery of the Dharma, and the eternal mission of delivering sentient beings to the Western Pure Land.
The Gratitude of Venerable Ruan Tianyou
An Interview with the Venerable Ruan Tianyou
A story of a life that began in the shadows of poverty and theft, only to find the light of the Dharma. Venerable Ruan Tianyou shares his journey from an orphaned street child to a practitioner dedicated to the liberation of all sentient beings.
Returning to the Home Planet
An Interview with Venerable Hong Guo'an
This is a record of an interview with Hong Guo'an, 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 1,190 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on February 26, 2026.
The Vow to Save the World: Flying and Burrowing
An Interview with the Venerable Li Quan
A testimonial from Venerable Li Quan, who reflects on his childhood dream of 'flying and burrowing' to save others, and how he eventually realised the true meaning of this vow through the power of Namo Amituofo and the Dharma Body.
The Path to True Liberation: A Journey from Mitaism to Namo Amituofo
An Interview with Urtobang, a Venerable from the Lupawa Realm
Urtobang, a venerable from the ancient Lupawa realm, shares his transformative journey from a life of complex spell-casting and illusory 'treasure towers' to the ultimate truth of Namo Amituofo and the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Zhu Family Vow: A Great Mission to Save the World
An Interview with the Venerable Kong Yi from 1,900 Years Ago
This is a record of an interview with Venerable Kong Yi, 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 1,900 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Disciple Shi Fajing, on September 16, 2018.