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The Charity Field and the Jailer's Redemption
An Interview with the Spirit of Lin Shuisheng
This is a record of an interview with Lin Shuisheng, a former jailer who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon his life, his time as a spirit, his service in the hells, and his eventual liberation. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on June 28, 2025.
The Jailer Who Found the Path to Bliss
An Interview with the Spirit of Qian Wenshu
This is a record of an interview with Qian Wenshu, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon his life and his subsequent service as a jailer in the hells. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa Jing, on January 14, 2023.
The Prison Guard's Awakening: A Lesson in Cause and Effect
An Interview with the Spirit of Weng Guoyu
A former prison guard reflects on a life of charity, the hidden karmic debts of his past business, and the vital importance of letting go of emotional attachments to reach the Western Pure Land.
The Tofu Seller’s Journey: An Interview with Jailer Tong Jianhao
An Interview with Tong Jianhao, a Former Underworld Jailer
This is a record of an interview with Tong Jianhao, a former underworld jailer who sought deliverance through the compassion of Practitioner Su at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. Having spent his life as a humble tofu seller and his afterlife serving in the hells, he now shares his journey toward liberation. This interview was recorded on December 4, 2019, by the chief writer, Venerable HaiZe.
The Heart as the Architect of Fate
An Interview with the Late Chang Yung-fa
A reflection on the nature of destiny, the power of hard work, and the ultimate realisation that our fate is not written in the stars, but shaped by the heart.
The Famine and the Father's Return
An Interview with Shi Fengcheng, a Witness from Four Centuries Ago
A reflection on a life lived four hundred and ninety years ago, detailing a time of great famine, the complexities of family loyalty, and the transformative power of Generosity.