Deliverance from the Ten Halls of Hell: The Cases of Li You-ting and Li Pei-zhen

This article documents the deliverance of karmic creditors from the Ten Halls of Hell associated with Li You-ting and Li Pei-zhen. These individuals sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia, where their karmic creditors were successfully guided to the Western Dharma-Nature Land. This interview was recorded by disciples on April 27, 2016.

Li Pei-zhen's Ten Halls of Hell Beings (Spirits from all ten halls have been delivered to the Western Dharma-Nature Land at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre):

Disciple: "Master, Namo Amituofo."

The Teachings of Master Zhi Zhe

Master Zhi Zhe speaks:

"The Buddha-fruit of the lotus pedestal finally manifests before us. This precious land of Hsiang Kuang is truly a Buddha-land. Why is it called a Buddha-land? Because the Buddhas, along with the Dragon and Heaven Dharma Protectors, have all arrived here. They come to support and protect the newly formed Buddha-path, providing salvation for the current age of the Dharma-ending period. We must teach the prominent monastics of today to clearly recognise and understand the Truth of the Dharma."

"In these times, the Buddha’s teachings are being overshadowed by demons, simply because the hearts of people are no longer as pure as they were in ancient times. When one's own heart becomes a demon, external demons will invade. Greed, anger, wealth, and the Five Desires have not yet been cleansed. If the Five Desires and the Six Dusts still occupy one's thoughts, then the Buddha’s teachings will surely perish under such monastics. The inability to distinguish between Buddha and demon is a grave matter; crooked paths and evil ways are being established everywhere."

The Descent into Samsara

"The followers and disciples are straying further with every step, completely unaware of what is True. Step by step, they walk into the gates of the Yama halls, and night after night, they dream of kneeling to hear their judgment. Their three spirits and seven souls are gradually scattering. Even while still in their physical bodies, they are no longer themselves. They can be led away, and they can be obstructed. Yet, the Buddha still watches with tearful eyes. He looks upon all these suffering beings, yet even after hearing the Buddha’s name, they have not yet been reborn."

"The path of practice has entered the Avici Hell; they are so entangled in sins that they cannot be reborn in the West. Their karmic retribution is difficult to escape, and they suffer the torments of hell. Without knowledge, they create sins, and there is no one to guide them toward Goodness. In this vast universe, Practitioner Su is the only one here, hoping to facilitate the return of the Buddha’s teachings. The spirits and beings are all straying; the hells are busy day and night without rest. It is difficult to reach a day when all are saved, but the Buddha has entrusted this task to this Buddha-land. I hope all you children will awaken quickly; the urgency of saving the world must not be delayed."

The Opening of the Western Gate

"In the vastness of the universe, there is no life; all have entered the gates of death and the hells. The period of the Dharma-ending age has lasted for many years, but today, the conditions have matured, and finally, it can be spoken. The Buddha-land has opened the gates to the Western Pure Land, and the golden light suddenly appears to guide all beings. Quickly, turn away from the crooked paths and return to the Right. All the Buddhas are waiting for their children to return. I, Zhi Zhe, have spoken these words, hoping that we may have a future gathering in the Western Pure Land. Namo Amituofo."

Disciple: "We are grateful, Master. We disciples will all strive to practise diligently. Namo Amituofo."

The Wisdom of the Master

Master Zhi Zhe continues:

"Do you know why I came to speak today? The master and disciple can meet now; you must cherish this opportunity. I hope you, my disciple, will attain Buddhahood in this very body. As the lead disciple under the Chief Practitioner, your Wisdom and practice are deep, yet the karmic sins and the laws of karma and cause and effect are still difficult to repay. It is hard to transform the sins of a thousand years ago. Even eminent monastics have not yet returned to the West. The Hsiang Kuang Buddha-land is inconceivable; it possesses the ability to transform karma in ways no one understands. Throughout history, no one has taught this. If it can be widely spread, the salvation will be boundless. Practise well to save the world; practise well to become a Buddha, and your Master will welcome you. Namo Amituofo."

The Records of the Ten Halls

First Hall Representative: No message. (Petition scroll is 134 cm high)

Second Hall Representative: Beings of emotional entanglements and sexual desire, a vast number of connected men and women. Representative: Zhou Fagang. (Petition scroll is 184 cm high)

Third Hall Representative: (The Head) Disciples, followers, attendants, and servants taught by the shaman, a vast number. Representative: Guhakangli. (Petition scroll is 253 cm high)

Fourth Hall Representative: All creatures killed or injured in the past, a vast number of connected beings. Representative: Wu Fangcheng. (Petition scroll is 121 cm high)

Fifth Hall Representative: Emotional entanglements, countless men and women killed or injured by the use of magic, causing them to become dull, distracted, controlled, and soulless. Representative: Qiulijiake. (Petition scroll is 563 cm high)

Sixth Hall Representative: A vast number of past connected followers, disciples, and lay practitioners who have not yet been reborn in the West. Representatives: Shi Gaoyuan, Li Qinzhang. (Petition scroll is 371 cm high)

Seventh Hall Representative: (Nausea, vomiting) Insufficient merit, not manifest. (Petition scroll is 497 cm high)

Eighth Hall Representative: (The Head, back of the head, eyes, ears, heart) Countless beings killed or controlled by the use of magic over many lifetimes, and the destruction of the physical world—mountains, rivers, flowers, and trees—by the use of magic. Representative: Celestial deity, Dinatake. (Petition scroll is 2315 cm high)

Ninth Hall Representative: Deferred. (Petition scroll is 157 cm high)

Tenth Hall Representative: None.

Disciple: "We are grateful, Master. Namo Amituofo."

Li You-ting's Ten Halls of Hell Beings (Spirits from all ten halls have been delivered to the Western Dharma-Nature Land at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre):

The Teachings of Master Cheng Yuan

Master Cheng Yuan speaks:

"You are quick-witted and intelligent, knowing things at a glance, yet you have struggled to pass the barrier of emotion. You have cultivated Goodness and accumulated merit, enjoying wealth and status, yet you have become lost in your own stubborn pride. Your thoughts are chaotic and difficult to settle, like a piece of driftwood in the vast ocean. Emotional entanglements are difficult to let go of, and the sins of many lifetimes have accumulated; you have harmed wives and concubines solely for your own selfish gain. In this life, you have encountered this great Dharma; it is not worth continuing to be disturbed by the chaos of men and women. With your whole heart, manifest the Wisdom within your meditative concentration, and propagate the Buddha’s Wisdom to continue the Buddha’s life. Your sensitive talent has great potential for development; your past support and seeking of the Dharma will manifest the Buddha’s life and Wisdom in time. Act as if you are not acting, and move forward. Do not do anything for yourself in any thought or action; let all your actions and thoughts be for the sake of widespread propagation. Namo Amituofo."

The Records of the Ten Halls for Li You-ting

First Hall Representative: A vast number of impoverished civilians, long-term workers, maids, and concubines who were insulted, mocked, and bullied in the past. Representative: Gong Huiqi (face twitches involuntarily). (Petition scroll is 82 cm high)

Second Hall Representative: A vast number of beings from past sexual misconduct and lust, both men and women. Representatives: Wei Guoqiang, Lin Mengru. (Petition scroll is 152 cm high)

Third Hall Representative: (Hands and feet peeling and difficult to heal) A vast number of subordinates who were bullied, insulted, and punished in the past. Representative: Long-term worker, Jian Zhenxing. (Petition scroll is 187 cm high)

Fourth Hall Representative: A vast number of cases involving poisoning, injury, disfigurement, and schemes to harm the lives of wives and concubines. Representative: Mengniang Meiying. (Petition scroll is 61 cm high)

Fifth Hall Representative: 1. A vast number of mountains, rivers, flowers, and trees destroyed by the use of Taoist magic. Representative: Tree spirit, Zhou Lishi. 2. A vast number of beings killed or controlled by spells, talismans, and formations used in Taoist magic. Representative: Chen Jingtian. (Petition scroll is 375 cm high)

Sixth Hall Representative: Deferred. (Petition scroll is 82 cm high)

Seventh Hall Representative: Insufficient merit, not manifest.

Eighth Hall Representative: (Head, eyes, back of the head) Not manifest. (Petition scroll is 364 cm high)

Ninth Hall Representative: Not yet accepted. (Petition scroll is 10 cm high)

Tenth Hall Representative: None.

Disciple: "We are grateful, Master. Namo Amituofo."