Revered Ones
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The Giant's Vow: A Journey of Compassion
An Interview with the Venerable Lan Xingfu
Venerable Lan Xingfu, the 1,022nd Venerable, reflects on his life 1,700 years ago, his childhood vow to protect the suffering, and his observations of Practitioner Su's current work in the galaxy.
From Karmic Debt to the Golden Light of Planets
An Interview with Venerable Mingda
This is a record of an interview with Venerable Mingda, formerly known as Su Dawang, 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 520 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on August 13, 2018.
Reunited with My Dharma Brother: A Shared Vow to Save the World
An Interview with the Spirit of Venerable Weixin (Huerdola), a Practitioner from 1,500 Years Ago
This interview features the spirit of Venerable Weixin (Huerdola), a practitioner who lived 1,500 years ago. Seeking deliverance through the compassionate guidance of Practitioner Su, Weixin now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This testimony was recorded on August 12, 2018, by the chief writer, Shi Fajing.
Generations of Devotion: The Testimony of Venerable Hong Xiyang
An Interview with Venerable Hong Xiyang
The story of the Hong family, spanning generations of unwavering faith, the practice of calligraphy as meditation, and the ultimate deliverance of the beings of the Dumeina planet through the power of the holy name.
The Path of Compassion: A Journey of Abandonment and Awakening
An Interview with the Venerable Zhuo Kaiming
Abandoned as a toddler, Zhuo Kaiming was rescued by a lonely, impoverished man who had also known the sting of rejection. Together, they discovered the transformative power of Namo Amituofo, turning a life of hardship into a shared journey toward the Western Pure Land.
The Ancient Echo of Namo Amituofo
An Interview with He Yinda, a Venerable from 5,800 Years Ago
Five thousand eight hundred years ago, in the pristine lands of Northeast China, a community faced a mysterious, terrifying threat. When all hope seemed lost, the chanting of Namo Amituofo brought forth a Great Buddha, transforming their lives and securing their path to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This is the testimony of He Yinda, who witnessed this miracle firsthand.
The Compassion of a Venerable: Gu Daoyou
An Interview with the Venerable Gu Daoyou from Six Hundred and Fifty Years Ago
A reflection on a life of spiritual practice, the burden of seeing the unseen, and the inconceivable power of Practitioner Su's Dharma Body deliverance.
The Day the Buddha Arrived
An Interview with the Venerable He Yaozhi
A reflection on a life of profound devotion, the miraculous birth of a brother believed to be a high monk reborn, and the enduring power of the sacred name of Namo Amituofo.
The Great Vow of Practice
An Interview with Venerable Hong Guang of Seven Hundred and Eighty-Five Years Ago
A reflection on the life of Venerable Hong Guang, who recounts his journey from a childhood of devotion to his eventual path of monasticism and his current service in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, assisting Practitioner Su in the work of deliverance.
The Heart of Saving Sentient Beings
An Interview with the Venerable Li Enci from a Thousand Years Ago
A young boy, born into a life of privilege and academic expectation, finds his true calling not in the scholarly path laid out by his parents, but in the compassionate work of the temple. This is the story of Venerable Li Enci, who dedicated his life to breaking the cycle of suffering for all beings.
The King Who Chose the Path of Namo Amituofo
An Interview with Ativans, the Ninth King of Yunjianan
Ativans, the ninth king of the ancient Yunjianan Kingdom, shares his journey from a royal life guided by a sacred stone to his ultimate awakening through the practice of Namo Amituofo. He recounts his path to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss and his current mission to guide other beings toward liberation.
The Bird-People Planet and the Path to Liberation
An Interview with Venerable Liu Baoguang
From a life of extreme wealth to the depths of poverty, and finally to the path of a monk, Venerable Liu Baoguang shares his journey of karmic retribution and his mission to save sentient beings, including the mysterious inhabitants of the Bird-People Planet.