Revered Ones
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The Path of Ultimate Sacrifice
An Interview with Yueshuang, a Being from 1,200 Years Ago
This is a record of an interview with Yueshuang, 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 1,200 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on April 7, 2019.
The Wisdom of Emptiness
An Interview with Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha offers profound insights into the nature of emptiness, the illusion of worldly attachments, and the path to reclaiming one's original Dharma Body to transcend the cycle of samsara.
The Flute of Compassion
An Interview with Fengya, a Practitioner from Five Centuries Ago
A practitioner from five centuries ago recounts his journey from using mystical arts to save sentient beings to finding the ultimate path of the Dharma at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Illusion of Thought and the Path to Awakening
An Interview with Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha
Bodhisattva Ashvaghosha explains how the constant stream of human thought creates illusory spaces and karmic attachments, and how the practice of chanting Namo Amituofo serves as the ultimate tool to transcend these mental constructs and realise one's true nature.
The Path from Ordinary to Sage
An Interview with Bodhisattva Ashvaghosa
Bodhisattva Ashvaghosa shares profound insights on the transition from an ordinary being to a sage, the importance of spiritual purification, and the unique opportunity for rebirth in the Western Pure Land through the guidance of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
The Karmic Debt of a Lifetime
An Interview with the Venerable Xuan Yin
Born into a life of chronic illness and heavy karmic debt, Venerable Xuan Yin shares his journey from a past of severe killing to his eventual liberation. Through the power of repentance, filial piety, and the guidance of Namo Amituofo, he transformed his suffering into a life dedicated to saving sentient beings.
The Essence of Faith in Mahayana Buddhism
An Interview with Bodhisattva Ashvaghosa
Bodhisattva Ashvaghosa, author of 'The Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana,' shares profound insights on the nature of faith and its critical role in overcoming the obstacles faced by practitioners at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Weaver's Son and the Path to Deliverance
An Interview with the Venerable Buda of Eighteen Hundred Years Ago
Born into a family of cloth dyers, Buda learned early on that the world is like a white cloth—easily stained by the dyes of desire and environment. Guided by his mother's secret devotion to the Dharma, he embarked on a journey to save his tribe from suffering, eventually becoming a monk and later, a guardian of Practitioner Su's mission to save all beings.
The Path of Compassionate Deliverance
An Interview with the Venerable Zhou Wen from 1,600 Years Ago
This is a record of an interview with Zhou Wen, 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 1,600 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on March 29, 2019.
The Preciousness of Human Life
An Interview with the Venerable Jia Chong
Jia Chong reflects on his journey from a young boy seeking the meaning of life to a dedicated monk, sharing how he learned that true value lies not in wealth or status, but in the service of others and the practice of the Dharma.
Standing Out from the Sands of Samsara
An Interview with the Venerable Ri Cheng
This is a record of an interview with Ri Cheng, who sought Chao Du at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Dharma-Nature Land. This account reflects upon his life approximately 410 years ago. Recorded by the disciple Shi Fajing on March 27, 2019.
The Path of Selflessness and No-Self
An Interview with the Venerable Dexian
This is a record of an interview with the Venerable Dexian, 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 310 years ago. Recorded by the disciple Shi Fajing on March 26, 2019.