Deliverance from Hell: The Testimony of Yu Liping

This is a record of an interview with the spirit of Yu Liping, the elder sister of Lay Practitioner Yu Aiping. Yu Liping sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia and now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This testimony, recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on June 13, 2025, reflects upon her life and her journey from the depths of suffering to the light of the Buddha.

Yu Liping speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. I am so incredibly fortunate. I have truly arrived at the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. I have been longing for this day for so long—the wait was so arduous, so painful! I must first express my deepest gratitude to Practitioner Su for reaching out and guiding my spirit. Without his intervention, I would still be trapped within the hells, suffering in ways that are beyond description. It was truly, truly unbearable.

I must begin by repenting before the Buddha. In the beginning, I did not have a firm belief in the Buddha. It was only when I fell ill and felt I had nowhere else to turn that I began to lean towards the Dharma. My faith grew, but I found it so difficult to hold onto. I lacked the strength, and I was surrounded by karmic creditors who were constantly interfering with me. At the time, I did not realise what was happening, but now, looking back, I can see that they were everywhere—both within my body and all around me. Not a single one of them wanted to let me go, which is why my illness became so severe. Under the constant interference of so many karmic creditors, I found it impossible to focus on chanting Namo Amituofo, and the physical agony was simply too much to endure.

A Past Life in the Palace

What kind of karma did I create to deserve this? I only understand now that my heart was filled with resentment and hidden anger. Because of this, all the karma I had created in the past manifested at once. Although I did not feel I had offended anyone in this lifetime, when I look back at my past lives, I feel such deep shame and remorse. To suffer from such a terminal illness was, in a way, a form of mercy for me.

Like my sister, Aiping, I was once a woman living within the palace walls. In those ancient times, a woman would do anything to get what she wanted. I harmed so many people—so many that I dare not even count them. The weight of these actions is something I can never fully repay, and none of those I harmed were willing to let me go.

I can see myself as I was in the palace. I was beautiful on the outside, but my heart was dark. I never showed my anger openly; instead, I would bottle it up inside, simmering with resentment, and then devise cruel schemes to harm others. My methods were truly ruthless. So, in this lifetime, whenever I felt a flicker of resentment or frustration, the spirits of those I had harmed were awakened, and the karmic retribution manifested. There was no escaping it.

A Warning to My Sister

I hope my sister, Aiping, can see what has happened to me and change her personality. We both need to change. We never know when impermanence will arrive, but once it does, it is too late to do anything. Look at me—my health seemed stable, and then suddenly, I was struck by a grave illness. It progressed so rapidly that I lost my life before I could even process what was happening.

I am certain this was not a sudden event. Those karmic creditors, who had been waiting with such deep resentment to seek revenge, had been slowly occupying my body for a long time. When the time was right, they struck, making my condition so severe that no medical treatment could save me.

My sisters must change, especially Aiping, who is still studying the Dharma at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. She should understand this better than I did. I was once a sceptic, and I even spoke harsh words, which only served to further enrage my karmic creditors and deepen their hatred. I could see so many of them waiting to see me suffer and make a fool of myself.

The Illusion of the World

Do not be fooled by my outward appearance of having no temper. Even I did not realise it, but every time something happened, I had developed a habit of suppressing my emotions on the surface while, inside, I was seething with anger. I was burning with fire, yet I was completely unaware of it. This habit caused immense damage to my body, but I never noticed it, and neither did those around me.

My mother has also suffered greatly in this life. Even now, at her age, she is unable to leave suffering behind. I hope my mother can learn to let go of the various attachments of this world, for there is still so much she has not released. I often stay by her side, and at times, the caretaking has been exhausting, but I never complained, for she is my own mother. She, too, has her own karma to face, and her karmic creditors are not yet ready to let her go. This world is entirely an illusion. If only my mother could understand this and chant Namo Amituofo more, her karmic creditors might finally find peace.

Gratitude and Final Peace

My illness came so suddenly that I could not accept it, and it was even harder for my husband to accept. I was the one who usually took care of him, so when the roles were suddenly reversed, he was completely at a loss, panicked and overwhelmed. I know he suffered deeply in both body and mind. He had never cared for anyone in that way, and he never expected to face such a trial in our life together. But this was the karmic connection between us, and I thank him for walking through those days with me.

Now, my departure is a form of liberation for everyone. I am doing very well now; my heart is calm and peaceful, and I am constantly chanting Namo Amituofo. I am so lucky to have been rescued from the hells by Practitioner Su. In the Western Land of Dharma Nature, I listened to the sutras and truly repented from the bottom of my heart. This time, I have made a sincere vow to return to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, for I never want to reincarnate and suffer again.

Thank you to my sister. We have a wonderful connection, and we always will. I am forever grateful. Please also thank Practitioner Su on my behalf; he is my great benefactor who saved me.

Namo Amituofo.

Yu Liping bows in reverence."