From the Hells to the Western Pure Land

This is a record of an interview with Yue Yufeng, who sought Chao Du at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. She now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon her journey from the depths of hell to the Western Pure Land. Recorded by the chief writer, Fa Ning, on May 1, 2026.

Yue Yufeng speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. Practitioner Su, I offer my deepest gratitude for your immense kindness and virtue. Today, I, Yue Yufeng, have arrived in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. I have only been here for a few hours, yet I have already been granted this interview with the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. My heart is filled with such profound peace and serenity. I wish to tell everyone that I have safely arrived here, to report my well-being, and to express my heartfelt gratitude to my niece, Wang Huizhong.

Wang Huizhong, thank you for registering me for the Thrice Yearning Ceremony for Chao Du. It is because of your action that I have been given this precious opportunity to reach the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss today. Thank you for not forgetting your aunt. I have been away from the human world for over twenty years, and I had long ago faded away from everything in that realm. The days I spent in hell were truly agonising; every single second was consumed by the desperate search for a way to lessen my suffering. Because of that, I had long since forgotten everything about my past life—it was all wiped clean.

A Journey from the Depths of Hell

Now that Practitioner Su has allowed me to speak here, I am overcome with emotion. Just knowing that there is still someone in the world who remembers me makes me feel incredibly grateful. Do you all want to know how beautiful the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss is? Let me tell you, this is something you simply cannot find in the human world. The happiness I feel now is a deep, inner peace and serenity. This is a world entirely free from afflictions; there is not a single trace of desire, dissatisfaction, or any negative emotion. My heart is as still as a calm lake, and I am filled with Dharma joy. Everyone here is always smiling, with joy radiating from every face. We chant Namo Amituofo, we prostrate to the Buddha, and we offer our deepest respect to all Buddhas. I am so incredibly grateful for all of this.

Furthermore, everyone here has become so much clearer in their understanding. We do not only understand our current situation, but we also know exactly why we ended up in hell throughout our many lives, and what conditions led us to arrive here in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. Everything is governed by the Law of Cause, Condition, and Effect. The Buddha’s teachings are truly profound and vast. I never had the chance to learn such teachings when I was alive, but my family has had this opportunity, and I am genuinely happy for them.

The Truth of Cause and Effect

It is not an easy thing to encounter the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. It is only through the Blessings and wisdom cultivated in the past that one can come into contact with such authentic Buddha’s teachings. This is truly precious. Just now, I was able to look back and see the time when I was in the Western Dharma-Nature Land, watching Practitioner Su lead the chanting of Namo Amituofo to perform a great deliverance. I was startled in my heart; I had no idea that such things were still happening in the human world. I am so happy and I hope to share with my family that all of this is truly real.

Chao Du is a task performed by an awakened being—someone like Practitioner Su—who, under the empowerment of Namo Amituofo, relies on their own vow to make a great, compassionate heart. My heart is filled with joy, and I truly hope that my family members can come to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss as soon as possible. Please, do not cling to the human body any longer.

A Final Plea to My Family

The human body is really just a temporary vessel. Do not be overly attached to it, and do not think that what you see right now is all there is to existence. In truth, everything that you cannot see is far more vast and expansive than what you can see. The feeling that the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss gives me is one of immense spaciousness, tranquility, clarity, and peace of mind. All the good things in the human world cannot compare to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, because this is the world truly established by Namo Amituofo through His vows to attain Buddhahood. No matter where a being comes from, they can receive the opportunity to leave suffering behind and gain happiness. This includes me—a being who came from the suffering of hell—I, too, have been given this opportunity. When one’s good roots, Blessings, and Causal Conditions are sufficient, one will naturally arrive here.

I hope that none of you will follow the path I took. Hell is truly too miserable; it is not a place you want to stay. Do not think that falling into hell is only for those who have committed great evils. The evil thoughts and selfishness within every person’s heart are enough to cause one to fall into hell. You must be careful and cautious. Chant one Buddha’s name to the end, and learn everything that Practitioner Su teaches. That is the only way.

I will stop here for today. I hope my family and my niece can understand this heart of gratitude that your aunt holds. Thank you, Namo Amituofo. Thank you, Practitioner Su. Namo Amituofo."