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The Path to Saving My Mother from Emotional Entanglements
An Interview with the Venerable Du Yi
Venerable Du Yi recounts his journey from a young boy witnessing his mother's desperate search for love to becoming a monastic dedicated to saving sentient beings. Through the guidance of an elder, he learned that true purity is found not in external rituals, but in letting go of the self and chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Wisdom of Choosing the Right Path: An Interview with Venerable Abhidha
An Interview with the Venerable Abhidha
Born into a world of suffering, Abhidha's journey from a discarded infant to a realized being reveals the profound importance of choosing the right education and the path of the Buddha.
The Transformation of Faith: The Testimony of Matsuda
An Interview with the Spirit of Matsuda
Matsuda, a tribal leader from three centuries ago, recounts his journey from the strict adherence to a tribal deity to the profound awakening found in the teachings of the Buddha, ultimately leading to his rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Realisation of Emptiness
An Interview with the Spirit of Erdong from Three Centuries Ago
A profound reflection on the nature of emptiness, the futility of worldly attachments, and the journey toward enlightenment, as shared by the spirit of Erdong, a practitioner from three hundred and fifty years ago.
The Vow That Defied Destiny: The Story of Venerable Huiti
An Interview with the Venerable Huiti
Born into a life marked by a heavy karmic debt, Venerable Huiti shares his profound journey from a sickly child to a dedicated practitioner. He reveals how the power of Namo Amituofo and a sincere vow transformed his destiny, allowing him to transcend the cycle of suffering and continue his work of saving beings across centuries.
The Boy Raised by Monkeys
An Interview with the Venerable Ruyuan
Born in the deep mountains and raised by a troop of monkeys, Ruyuan’s life was a miracle of survival. This is the story of how a child of the wild found the Dharma, transformed his nature, and eventually attained rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Sound of the Buddha in Deaf Ears
An Interview with the Venerable Liuchang from Four Centuries Ago
Born into a world of silence, the Venerable Liuchang spent his early years searching for a place where his soul could find rest. His journey from a deaf child to a monk who heard the sacred name of Namo Amituofo is a testament to the power of faith and the Buddha's compassion.
The Solitary Path to Liberation
An Interview with the Venerable Zunxian
Rejected by his family for his perceived flaws, Zunxian embarked on a solitary journey that led him from the depths of personal sorrow to the profound realization of the Dharma. This is his story of transformation, compassion, and the ultimate liberation found in the teachings of Namo Amituofo.
The Mother's Dream and the Path of Compassion
An Interview with the Venerable Zongxian
A profound reflection on the illusory nature of life, the transformative power of a mother's wisdom, and the journey toward the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Seeing the Truth of Samsara
An Interview with the Spirit of Ye Tian
A reflection on the life of Ye Tian, who spent thirty-six years lost in the maze of worldly existence before discovering the true nature of life and the path to liberation through the teachings of Namo Amituofo.
The Path of the Wandering Soul
An Interview with the Venerable Yifan from Seven Hundred and Eighty Years Ago
Venerable Yifan recounts his journey from a promising official framed for corruption to a life of spiritual awakening in the frontier, ultimately finding the path to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the power of Namo Amituofo.
The Vow to Save All Beings
An Interview with the Venerable Songde from Nine Centuries Ago
This is a record of an interview with the Venerable Songde, who lived approximately 948 years ago. He sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia and now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon his life and his profound vow to save all beings. Recorded by the disciple Shi Fajing on March 3, 2019.