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The Prison Guard Who Found the Path to Liberation
An Interview with Hua Chunmei, a Former Spirit of the Hells
Hua Chunmei, a woman who possessed the unique ability to foresee the destinies of others, shares her journey from a life of maternal struggle and guiding troubled souls to her eventual deliverance into the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
From the Prison of Fate to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Hua Chunmei, a Former Prison Guard
Hua Chunmei, a woman who possessed the unique ability to foresee the destinies of others, shares her journey from a life of maternal struggle and guiding lost souls to her eventual deliverance into the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Breaking Free from the Shackles of Destiny
An Interview with Venerable Changgao
Venerable Changgao, a dedicated monastic residing at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, offers profound wisdom on the nature of destiny and the path to liberation. In this interview, recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on August 20, 2023, Venerable Changgao explains how one can transcend the constraints of karma and impermanence through sincere practice.
The Ironworker's Path: Destiny and the Power of the Heart
An Interview with Lai Shitong, a Former Prison Guard
Lai Shitong, a former prison guard who spent lifetimes in the cycle of reincarnation, reflects on his humble life as an ironworker in the Qing Dynasty, the weight of predestined fate, and how he ultimately found liberation in the Western Pure Land through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
Walking in Great Fortune: The True Path to Prosperity
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Namo Amituofo explains that true fortune is not a matter of luck, but the result of understanding karma, purifying the heart, and walking the path of truth.
The Essence of Infinite Life
Teachings from Namo Amituofo
In this profound discourse from the Taiwan New Year Dharma Assembly, Namo Amituofo reveals the true meaning of longevity and how we can master our destiny by realising the Infinite Life within our own true self.
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.
Transforming Destiny Through the Practice of Giving
Teachings from Venerable KaiLin
Venerable KaiLin explores the true essence of giving, explaining how we can transcend the limitations of fate by cultivating a heart of compassion and letting go of the desire for personal gain.
Creating Destiny and Transforming One's Life
An Interview with the Spirit of Lin Shan, a Venerable from 650 Years Ago
Lin Shan, a wanderer who lost his parents at age four, shares his journey from a life of hardship to becoming a compassionate practitioner. Through the wisdom of a village elder and the eventual encounter with the Dharma, he learned that true destiny is not fixed, but transformed through the practice of equality, compassion, and the pursuit of liberation.
The Urgent Need for an Education of the Heart
An Interview with Lay Practitioner Gu
Lay Practitioner Gu reflects on the challenges of maintaining integrity in the face of worldly temptations and the urgent need for a true education of the heart to guide humanity.
Finding Stability Within the Heart
An Interview with Venerable Chang Ren
Venerable Chang Ren discusses the power of true sincerity, the challenges of personal destiny, and the importance of finding stability within the heart at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.