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The Awakening of the Simple Child: The Journey of Venerable Lahan Muxi
An Interview with the Venerable Lahan Muxi
Born with a perceived intellectual disability, Lahan Muxi was mocked by his village. Yet, through the simple, unwavering practice of chanting Namo Amituofo and the guidance of his devoted brothers, he transcended his limitations to realise his true nature and attain Buddhahood.
The Burden of Expectations: A Childhood Lost
An Interview with the Spirit of Xiu Chang
A poignant reflection from the spirit of Xiu Chang, who recounts the crushing weight of family expectations and the struggle between societal success and the simple joy of a free heart.
The Famine and the Father's Return
An Interview with Shi Fengcheng, a Witness from Four Centuries Ago
A reflection on a life lived four hundred and ninety years ago, detailing a time of great famine, the complexities of family loyalty, and the transformative power of Generosity.
The Eternal Release from Suffering
An Interview with the Spirit of Xianda
A soul who wandered through centuries of reincarnation—from a wealthy philanthropist to a lowly bird, and finally a destitute orphan—shares his journey of awakening and the ultimate liberation found through the teachings of Namo Amituofo.
The Boy Who Saw the Past
An Interview with Guan Jiu from Four Centuries Ago
A reflection on childhood, the mystery of reincarnation, and the profound wisdom of seizing the present moment, as shared by Guan Jiu, who lived four hundred years ago.
The World Without Colour or Taste
An Interview with the Venerable Zikong from Five Hundred Years Ago
Born without the ability to perceive colour or taste, Zikong lived a life of profound sensory deprivation. Yet, through this 'colourless and tasteless' existence, he cultivated a heart of immense compassion and detachment, eventually finding his way to the Dharma and the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Illusion of Everlasting Spring
An Interview with the Spirit of Mu Changchun
A reflection on the transience of life, the weight of lost love, and the profound journey of a spirit who sought deliverance after centuries of lingering in the shadows of the past.
The Simple Life and the Weight of Expectations
An Interview with the Spirit of Liu Kanong
A reflection on the simple joys of a childhood spent in nature, the sudden transition to city life, and the internal struggle against the rigid expectations of traditional education.
The Path to Liberation: A Journey from the Fields
An Interview with Venerable Mifeng of Nine Hundred Years Ago
Born into a simple farming family, Mifeng reflects on a life defined by the search for meaning beyond worldly expectations. From the loss of his childhood friend Donglin to his eventual awakening, he shares his transition from a life of toil to the path of Pure Land practice and the ultimate liberation of the Western Pure Land.
The Vow of True Practice
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhen Xiu from Two Hundred and Thirty Years Ago
A reflection on a life defined by a mother's desperate prayer, a childhood marked by illness, and the transformative power of chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Spirit Within the Canvas
An Interview with the 185th Venerable, Zhu Maohuai
A talented painter discovers that his portraits are inhabited by spirits trapped in space, leading him on a journey to understand the cycle of rebirth and the true path to liberation.
The Gift of the Sacred Buddha-Beads
An Interview with the Venerable Qin Fenglan
This is a record of an interview with Qin Fenglan, who sought Chao Du at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. She now resides in the Western Land of Dharma Nature. This account reflects upon her life approximately 315 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on July 28, 2019.