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The Burden of Karmic Retribution
An Interview with the Spirit of Long Zhong
A reflection on a life of profound physical suffering, the discovery of past-life karma, and the transformative power of service and repentance.
Awakening Beyond the Self: The Path of True Compassion
An Interview with the Spirit of Meng Tianxiang
Meng Tianxiang, a man of wealth and privilege from seven centuries ago, shares his journey from a life of self-centred spiritual pursuit to the profound realisation that true awakening is found only in selfless service to all beings.
The Polished Stone: A Journey Through Suffering to Awakening
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhu Xian
A young man, abandoned by his family and lost in the world, finds his purpose through the wisdom of an ancient elder and the metaphor of a polished stone. This is the story of Zhu Xian, who transformed his suffering into a path of liberation and service to all sentient beings.
The Pure Heart of Hu Zhong
An Interview with the Venerable Hu Zhong from Three Centuries Ago
Born into a prominent family, Hu Zhong sought the purity of the heart through a life of simplicity and meditation. His journey from a secluded mountain hut to the Dharma path reveals the profound necessity of a vow to save sentient beings and the transformative power of Namo Amituofo.
The Inner Effort of True Practice
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren reflects on the necessity of self-reliance in Buddhist practice, urging practitioners to move beyond mere listening and actively transform their own habits to awaken their true nature.
Finding Your True Self Through the Dharma
An Interview with Venerable Changren
Venerable Changren shares profound insights on the true meaning of practice, explaining how listening to the Dharma helps us recover our original nature and escape the cycle of delusion and suffering.
The Steadfast Journey of Lu Changdong
An Interview with Lu Changdong, a Practitioner from Four Centuries Ago
A story of resilience, overcoming physical disability, and the transformative power of the Dharma. Lu Changdong shares his journey from a rejected child to a dedicated propagator of the Buddha's teachings.
The Hollow Bamboo and the Heart of Compassion
An Interview with the Venerable Zhu Meng from Two Hundred and Seventy Years Ago
Born into a family of bamboo craftsmen, Zhu Meng discovered that the secret to a meaningful life—and the key to true compassion—lies in being 'hollow' and 'mindless,' much like the bamboo he worked with. This is his journey from a humble craftsman to a dedicated practitioner of the Buddha's path.
A Reunion Across Millennia: The Vow of Three Brothers
An Interview with the Spirit of Feng De
Born into a scholarly family, Feng De discovers that his parents are the reincarnations of his sworn brothers from a past life seven centuries ago. Their shared vow to save the world, once forged in blood, finds its ultimate fulfilment in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Laughing at Life: A Scholar’s Journey to Awakening
An Interview with the 133rd Venerable, Yin Zong
This is a record of an interview with the 133rd Venerable, Yin Zong, who lived approximately 450 years ago. He sought Chao Du at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia and now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on May 15, 2019.
The Vow of Compassion
An Interview with Mufeng, a Practitioner from Three Centuries Ago
Mufeng recounts his life three hundred and twenty years ago, beginning with his miraculous rescue by a wolf dog and his subsequent struggle to reconcile his innate compassion with the violent lifestyle of his adoptive hunting family.
The Boy Who Brought Light
An Interview with the Spirit of Dai Guang from Seven Centuries Ago
This is a record of an interview with Dai Guang, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Pure Land. This account reflects upon his life approximately 720 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on May 13, 2019.