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The Confession of the Earth Demon: A Legacy of Greed
An Interview with Moge-ya, a Primordial Demon of the Earth
Moge-ya, a demon with a history spanning over 740 billion years, reflects on his long residence on Earth and his role in amplifying human greed across Chinese history, ultimately finding deliverance through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Peril of Greed on the Path to Awakening
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Greed is the foremost of the Five Poisons. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains how even the smallest flicker of desire can obstruct our path to awakening and lead us into the cycle of suffering.
The Path to Eliminating Greed
Words of Namo Amituofo
Greed is the foremost among the Five Poisons. By understanding how the Five Desires bind us to the cycle of rebirth, we can begin the work of purification through chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Calamity of Greed: An Interview with Chen Zhihan
An Interview with Chen Zhihan, a Former Prison Guard in the Hells
Chen Zhihan, a man who once served as a prison guard in the hells, sought deliverance through the compassionate guidance of the Buddha. He now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This interview was recorded on May 23, 2025, by the chief writer, Shi Faxin.
The Heart of Greed: Teachings from Namo Amituofo
Words of Namo Amituofo
Greed is the root of the Five Poisons and the Five Desires. Namo Amituofo teaches us how to cultivate our hearts, observe our thoughts, and use the Precepts to transform our karma and return to the righteous path.
The Jailer's Awakening: From Greed to Liberation
An Interview with the Spirit of Liu Nick
A profound testimony from a spirit who once lived a life of extreme greed and later served as a jailer in the underworld, detailing his journey from the dust of delusion to the light of Namo Amituofo.
The Price of Greed: From Earth God to Cricket
An Interview with the Spirit of Cai Zheng'an
Cai Zheng'an recounts his journey from a wealthy benefactor to an Earth God, his fall into the realm of insects due to greed, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Wisdom of 'Do Not': Teachings by Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Discourse on Mind, Evil, and Greed
In this profound teaching, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju guides us on the path of purification, explaining how to transcend the cycle of thought, evil, and greed to reach true awakening.
The Root of Illness: A Warning from a Brain Cancer Patient
An Interview with the Spirit of a Brain Cancer Patient by Venerable Chang Gao
A spirit trapped in the cycle of karmic retribution shares his harrowing journey from a life of greed to the suffering of illness, offering a stark warning about the necessity of true repentance and changing one's heart.
The Guardian of the Jade and the Lesson of Greed
An Interview with the Spirit of Jailer Zhuo Zhonghai
A former village elder and spirit-realm jailer recounts the tragic tale of a spoiled youth, the theft of a sacred family heirloom, and the profound lessons learned about greed, parenting, and the path to liberation in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Removing Greed: Teachings on the Five Desires
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Thrice Yearning Ceremony, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju illuminates the dangers of the Five Desires and guides us on how to keep our six roots pure through the power of the heart.
The Demon of Infinite Greed
An Interview with the Spirit of Qian Fugui
This is a record of an interview with Qian Fugui, a spirit 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 approximately 1,500 years ago. Recorded by the disciple Shi Hailiang on March 18, 2020.