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The Pure Vessel: A Journey of Awakening
An Interview with the Venerable Su Di
Born into a humble life, Su Di’s journey from a compassionate child to a realized practitioner reveals the profound laws of karma and cause and effect. Through the guidance of a mysterious elder and the practice of chanting the Buddha-name, Su Di learns to cleanse the vessel of the mind, ultimately transcending the cycle of rebirth to meet Namo Amituofo in the Western Pure Land.
From Demon to Dharma: The Transformation of Bai Tanyi
An Interview with the Spirit of Bai Tanyi
A story of a child born with the spirit of a demon, whose destructive nature was transformed by the unexpected kindness of those who saw his true potential.
The Burden of Worldly Dust
An Interview with the Venerable Lu Liujia from Eight Centuries Ago
Lu Liujia, the sixth of ten brothers, reflects on his life of agricultural toil, the disillusionment of family life, and his eventual path to monasticism and the propagation of the Dharma.
The Grandfather's Lesson on Humility
An Interview with the Spirit of Xipeng from 1,200 Years Ago
A young boy learns the hard way that seeking external validation is a trap, eventually discovering the path to becoming a Buddha through his grandfather's unconventional wisdom.
The Illusion of Material Comfort
An Interview with Fan Yuesheng of the Fan Family
This is a record of an interview with Fan Yuesheng, who sought Chao Du 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 approximately 245 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on April 16, 2019.
The Child Who Saw Through the Illusions of the World
An Interview with the Spirit of Fang Yuan from Two Centuries Ago
A young soul from two centuries ago recounts his early observations of the hypocrisy, vanity, and endless cycles of suffering that define the human world, and his journey toward the Western Pure Land.
The Illusion of Grief and the Path to Deliverance
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhushang
A story of profound loss, the weight of attachment, and the awakening that led to the path of liberation.
The Hidden Goodness of a Misunderstood Son
An Interview with Qin Tian, a Practitioner from Two Centuries Ago
A touching account of a young man whose secret acts of kindness went unnoticed by his family until a village ceremony revealed his true heart.
The Journey of Rebirth and Liberation
An Interview with the Spirit of Kanchira
This is a record of an interview with Kanchira, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He reflects upon his life approximately 2,000 years ago and his subsequent journey through the cycle of rebirth. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa Jing, on April 12, 2019.
The Mother's Lesson in Cause and Effect
An Interview with Meng Ding, a Practitioner from Six Centuries Ago
A poignant reflection on a mother's guidance, teaching her son the profound laws of cause and effect and the path to the Dharma.
The Legacy of a Grandfather's Wisdom
An Interview with the Venerable Qian'en
This interview features the 207th Venerable, Qian'en, who lived approximately four centuries ago. After enduring a life of profound suffering and poverty, he found the path to the Dharma and eventually attained rebirth in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. He sought Chao Du at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia to share his life story and the lessons he learned from his grandfather, as well as his profound gratitude for the teachings of Practitioner Su. This interview was recorded on April 9, 2019.
The Awakening from a Thousand-Year Slumber
An Interview with the Venerable Cao Yi
A story of a soul trapped for lifetimes in the cycle of lethargy, and the ultimate awakening through the power of the Dharma and the compassion of Practitioner Su.