Master Yongning
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From Demon King to Dharma Protector
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning, once a powerful Demon King, recounts his journey from the depths of the Demon Realm to finding liberation and peace at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. This is a profound reflection on the nature of suffering, the power of the Buddha-light, and the possibility of redemption for even the most hardened spirits.
The Wandering Sage and the Eternal Buddha-Name
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning reflects on the nature of true practice through the story of an enlightened wandering elder who transformed an entire village through the simple, unwavering recitation of Namo Amituofo.
The Pure Place of the Heart
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning shares the poignant story of the Thousand-Island Nation, a people whose deep connection to the sea and inherent Goodness led them through a cycle of karmic retribution to ultimate deliverance through the compassionate work of Practitioner Su.
The Essence of Oneness and the Path to Buddhahood
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning shares profound insights on the nature of the human form, the laws of karma and cause and effect, and the boundless work of Chao Du performed by Practitioner Su.
Not Belonging to the World
An Interview with Master Shengchang
Master Shengchang reflects on the nature of the human world, the struggle of the physical body, and the path to returning to the Western Pure Land through the power of the Buddha-name.
The Truth Within the Cells
An Interview with Venerable Yongning regarding Keqiang
Venerable Yongning reflects on the spiritual journey of Keqiang, explaining how the labyrinth of human memory functions as a trap of consciousness and how the holy name of Namo Amituofo serves as the only path to liberation.
The Art of Cultivating a Pure Mind
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning shares profound insights on the nature of the mind, comparing it to a blank sheet of paper that must be purified of life's stains to truly serve and save beings.
The Boundless Reach of Dharma Body Deliverance
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Venerable Yongning reflects on the profound capacity of Practitioner Su's Dharma Body deliverance, which transcends time and space to save beings across the ten directions.