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The Scribe Who Sacrificed for the Truth
An Interview with Qin Ruyu, a Former Hell Guard
This is a record of an interview with Qin Ruyu, who sought deliverance 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 life during the Qin Dynasty, approximately 2,200 years ago. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on April 26, 2026.
The Teacher Who Became a Chalk Spirit
An Interview with Li Jiayi, a Former Hell Guard
From a life of crushing suppression to the role of a hell guard, Li Jiayi shares his journey of finding his true self through the light of Namo Amituofo and his eventual rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Red Birthmark and the Guardian's Vow
An Interview with the Spirit of Miao Baiyun
Miao Baiyun, a tribal protector who sacrificed his life for his people and later served as a guard in the hells, shares his journey of transformation and eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Fulfillment of a Life of Service
An Interview with Tang Yuan-an, a Former Hell Guard
Tang Yuan-an, a former hell guard, shares his journey from a lonely childhood to a life dedicated to service, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Doctor Who Served in Hell
An Interview with the Spirit of Shi Wenqing
This is a record of an interview with Shi Wenqing, 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 as a dedicated physician and his subsequent service as a guard in the hell realms. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Faxin, on July 5, 2024.
From a Life of Killing to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Lian Zhengwen, a Former Hell Guard
Lian Zhengwen, a former fisherman who turned his village away from the karma of killing, shares his journey from the depths of the hell realms to the supreme beauty of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Hell Guard’s Path of Timely Repentance
An Interview with the Former Hell Guard Zhang Minshan
This is a record of an interview with Zhang Minshan, 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 journey from a monastic to a hell guard and finally to the Western Pure Land. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on September 17, 2022.