Revered Ones
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The Illusion of Earthly Bonds
An Interview with the Spirit of Gao Shutong
A profound testimony from Gao Shutong, who reveals the harrowing truth of his reincarnation as his own son, the falseness of worldly emotions, and his eventual path to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Power of the Thousand-Fold Step
An Interview with Venerable Hayeda of the Western Pure Land
Venerable Hayeda, one of the 1,162 beings residing within the left leg of Practitioner Su, shares his profound experience of participating in the morning Chao Du and witnessing the immense power of Practitioner Su's Dharma Body.
The Vow to Become a Buddha
An Interview with the Venerable Ti Can
A remarkable account of a spirit who transitioned from a mischievous novice to a monkey, and finally to a dedicated practitioner who vowed to attain Buddhahood. This interview explores the profound karmic connections that span lifetimes and the ultimate return to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
A Childhood Vow to Save the World
An Interview with the Venerable Li Zhengyang
Born into wealth but guided by a grandfather's wisdom, Li Zhengyang discovered the path to the Western Pure Land early in life. This is his story of leading a group of children to renounce the world and dedicate their lives to the propagation of the Dharma.
The Glowing Character: A Testimony of Venerable Qin Taihe
An Interview with Venerable Qin Taihe from 1,980 Years Ago
Born into poverty with parents bearing physical disabilities, Qin Taihe's life was transformed by a single, glowing character: 'Buddha'. This is his journey from a humble vegetable seller to a monk, discovering the universal Buddha-nature within all beings and the profound power of compassion.
Finding the Path Back Home
An Interview with the Venerable Tu Yong
A young boy, abandoned by his father's gambling addiction and grieving his mother, finds solace and purpose in the teachings of the Buddha. This is the story of how he transformed his suffering into a life of service.
Laughing at the World: The Carefree Practice of Venerable Shi Jianda
An Interview with Venerable Shi Jianda
Venerable Shi Jianda shares his unique journey of cultivation, where humor, compassion, and a heart without self-attachment became the keys to his liberation and his ability to save countless beings.
The Scholar's Vow: From Haunted Past to Universal Deliverance
An Interview with Li Zhengkang, a Scholar from 1,900 Years Ago
A profound account of karmic debt, the transformative power of chanting Namo Amituofo, and the awakening of a compassionate vow to save all beings.
The Light of Compassion: A Journey of Awakening
An Interview with the Venerable Liu Xuming (Shi Guangchan)
Born into a life of sorrow, Liu Xuming transformed his childhood mischief into a profound mission of salvation. Guided by his grandfather and mother, he dedicated his life to the Dharma, eventually becoming a monk who sought to illuminate the darkness of the world through the practice of no-self.
Painting the Many Faces of Life: The Testimony of Venerable Du Yong
An Interview with Venerable Du Yong, a Monk from 1,620 Years Ago
This is a record of an interview with Venerable Du Yong, 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 1,620 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on August 17, 2018.
Generations of Devotion: The Legacy of Chen Dongyang
An Interview with the Venerable Chen Dongyang of 1,850 Years Ago
Born into a lineage of charity and faith, Chen Dongyang recounts his life dedicated to the propagation of the Dharma, his early childhood commitment to the path of the Buddha, and his ongoing mission to deliver sentient beings across the vast universe through the power of Namo Amituofo.
The Heart’s Teachings: A Testimony of Venerable Xin Qiao
An Interview with the Venerable Xin Qiao (1,300 Years Ago)
A profound reflection on a life shaped by a mother's ultimate sacrifice, the wisdom found in her letters, and the eternal path of compassion that led to the Dharma and the grace of Practitioner Su.