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Wandering the Four Seas to Save Those with Karmic Affinity
An Interview with Venerable Tanbadiya
This is a record of an interview with Venerable Tanbadiya, 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 1,797 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Venerable HaiZe, on June 19, 2018.
The Fisherman Who Heard the Stones Speak
An Interview with the Venerable Xiao Qihong
Born into a family of fishermen, Xiao Qihong's life changed the day he looked into the eyes of his catch and saw not fish, but human spirits. This is his journey from a life of killing to the path of enlightenment and the ultimate deliverance of his family.
The Path of Compassion and Charity: Venerable Guan Tianfeng
An Interview with Venerable Guan Tianfeng
Venerable Guan Tianfeng shares his journey from a humble orphan to a practitioner of the Dharma, reflecting on the transformative power of Namo Amituofo and the boundless compassion that defines his path to the Western Pure Land.
The Vow to Deliver All Sentient Beings
An Interview with the Venerable Sun Dejiang
From a young boy observing the dramas of life beneath a great tree to a venerable monk dedicated to the liberation of all beings, Sun Dejiang reflects on the karmic lessons of his youth and the profound vow that guided his life's work.
The Price of Emotional Attachment: A Warning from Prince Star
An Interview with Venerable Likananda
Venerable Likananda shares a harrowing account of the Prince Star, a world consumed by emotional entanglements, and offers a stark warning to the people of Earth about the devastating consequences of attachment.
The Ancient Melody of Namo Amituofo
An Interview with the Venerable Li Xinzhai
Venerable Li Xinzhai shares his memories from over five thousand years ago, describing how his father discovered the sacred melody of Namo Amituofo and how it transformed their tribe, leading them toward a life of compassion and eventual rebirth in the Western Pure Land.
From the Slaughterhouse to the Path of Deliverance
An Interview with the Venerable Fan Guangjin
Born into the body of a pig, Fan Guangjin recalls the harrowing experience of his past life as a butcher and his subsequent journey toward spiritual awakening and the deliverance of all sentient beings.
The Salvation of Ancestral Spirits and the Radiance of a Planet
An Interview with Venerable Ni Luwan of the Wasela Planet
This is a record of an interview with Venerable Ni Luwan, who sought Chao Du at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. She now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon her life approximately 19.43 million years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa Jing, on July 13, 2018.
The Planet Where Namo Amituofo Resonates
An Interview with Venerable Guan Likuan of the Youtas Planet
A profound account of life on the highly evolved planet Youtas, where the Holy Name of Namo Amituofo serves as the fundamental source of existence, energy, and ultimate deliverance.
The Burden of Emotion and the Path to Liberation
An Interview with Venerable Misati of Ancient India
A profound reflection on the suffering inherent in worldly attachments and the journey toward liberation in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Prince Who Found the Path to Deliverance
An Interview with Venerable Li Yage
Born into royalty with a debilitating illness, Prince Li Yage’s life was transformed by a mysterious beggar and the power of Namo Amituofo. This is his journey from a silent, suffering prince to a practitioner dedicated to the salvation of all sentient beings.
The Elder and the Child: A Shared Soul
An Interview with the 518th Venerable, Midun Dao
This is a record of an interview with the 518th Venerable, Midun Dao, who sought deliverance 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 in ancient India, beginning approximately 2,811 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on July 6, 2018.