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The Vow to Taste the Suffering of Hell
An Interview with Fu Quan, a Practitioner from Seven Centuries Ago
Fu Quan shares his journey of choosing to experience extreme suffering at birth to better understand the plight of sentient beings, and his eventual path to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
A Shared Heart and Vow to Save the World
An Interview with the Venerable Changxuan of a Millennium Ago
This is a record of an interview with the Venerable Changxuan, 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 1,000 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on September 2, 2018.
The Empire Saved by Namo Amituofo
An Interview with the Venerable Jason of the Tula Kingdom
In the ancient Tula Kingdom, a nation torn by war and tyranny, a young boy named Jason and his father sought to save their people. Through the power of the six-character name, Namo Amituofo, they transformed a kingdom of suffering into a land of peace, compassion, and ultimate liberation.
The Vow of the Healer: A Journey of Dharma and Compassion
An Interview with the Venerable Changxuan of a Thousand Years Ago
A thousand years ago, a child was born with the innate power to heal and a mission to save sentient beings. Venerable Changxuan shares his journey from a miraculous birth to his life as a dedicated practitioner, and his ongoing commitment to the work of spiritual deliverance alongside Practitioner Su.
The World Speaks: The Spiritual Vision of Venerable Fan Tianshan
An Interview with Venerable Fan Tianshan
Born into a humble farming family, Fan Tianshan possessed the unique ability to perceive the spirits residing within all things. From the shifting clouds in the sky to the produce in the fields, he heard the silent stories of those trapped in the cycle of rebirth. This is his profound journey from a young boy questioning the meaning of existence to a dedicated monastic who committed his life to the deliverance of sentient beings through the power of Namo Amituofo.
The White Stone and the Call of the Buddha
An Interview with the Venerable Tong Sheng from 5,400 Years Ago
Born from a white stone and gifted with the mission to bring the light of Namo Amituofo to a primitive world, Venerable Tong Sheng shares his journey from a silent, ancient past to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Rope of Life and the Path of Filial Piety
An Interview with the Venerable Peng Tai
A poignant reflection on a life of hardship, the discovery of a long-lost twin, and the transformative power of the Buddha-name. Venerable Peng Tai shares his journey from a struggling youth to a life dedicated to the Dharma.
Awakening from the Grip of Karma
An Interview with the Venerable Lu Dong from 1,500 Years Ago
A profound reflection on the destructive nature of jealousy, the weight of karmic debt, and the transformative journey toward expanding one's mind-capacity to serve all sentient beings.
The Vow of the Five Hundred from Lotus Village
An Interview with the Venerable Xunhe
Lotus Village was a realm of pure fragrance and peace, where five hundred beings lived in perfect harmony, their hearts connected as one. Yet, upon witnessing the suffering of the human world, they collectively vowed to descend into the cycle of rebirth to guide others toward the light of Namo Amituofo.
The Rescue of Celestial Sages and Outer Space Beings
An Interview with the Honoured One Li Zanlun
The Honoured One Li Zanlun, a practitioner from the Western Han Dynasty who now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, recounts his participation in a mission to deliver celestial beings and entities from a dying outer space planet. This interview was recorded on May 30, 2018, at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia.
Delivering Beings Across the Universe and the Mystery of Black Holes
An Interview with Venerable Ariya of the Western Pure Land
Venerable Ariya, a practitioner from ancient India, shares his profound insights into the nature of black holes, the boundless compassion of Namo Amituofo, and the extraordinary spiritual deliverance conducted by Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Legacy of the Sacred Sound Tribe
An Interview with the Venerable Weiqin
Venerable Weiqin recounts his life as the leader of the Sacred Sound Tribe, where he established a community dedicated entirely to the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo, transforming a life of hardship into a path toward the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.