Search the library
Search teachings, articles, and talks. Narrow with the filters on the left.
Matching articles
The Guardian of the Lantern
An Interview with Kun Chongjia, a Former Prison Guard
Kun Chongjia, a dedicated public servant from the Ming Dynasty, shares his journey from a life of service in a local county office to his long tenure as a prison guard in the hell realms, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Warm Sun of the Hell Realms
An Interview with the Spirit of Li Guangwei
A moving testimony from Li Guangwei, who transitioned from a life of humble warmth to the role of a prison guard in the hell realms, before finally finding deliverance through the compassion of Practitioner Su and the light of Namo Amituofo.
From Prison Guard to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Lin Guangsheng
Lin Guangsheng, a businessman who spent his life navigating the complexities of a morally ambiguous industry, shares his journey from the depths of the hell realms to the ultimate liberation of the Western Pure Land.
The Repentant Guard: A Journey from Hell to Light
An Interview with the Spirit of Hu Jinchuan
A former prison guard in the hell realms recounts his journey from a life of regret and pride to the ultimate liberation offered by the compassion of Practitioner Su and the light of Namo Amituofo.
The Prison Guard’s Redemption
An Interview with Li Wenyou
A former prison guard in the hells recounts his journey from a life of family hardship and gambling to his ultimate deliverance into the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, guided by the compassionate teachings of Practitioner Su.
From the Hells to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss
An Interview with the Spirit of Hou Benyi
This article records an interview with Hou Benyi, a spirit who served as a jailer in the hell realms before seeking deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This interview was recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on August 31, 2024.
The Prison Guard's Gratitude
An Interview with Eideko, a Spirit Delivered to the Western Pure Land
A former soldier turned prison guard in the hells shares her journey of transformation, from the horrors of war to the compassionate embrace of Namo Amituofo.
The Dharma Reaches the Hells: Teachings from Practitioner Su and Namo Amituofo
A Discourse from Namo Amituofo
Even in the deepest realms of suffering, the light of the Dharma can penetrate. Through the compassionate guidance of Namo Amituofo and the dedicated work of Practitioner Su, the teachings of the Thrice Yearning Ceremony offer a path to liberation for those trapped in the cycle of karmic retribution.
The Redemption of a Prison Guard
An Interview with the Spirit of Li Yueshan
This is a record of an interview with Li Yueshan, 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 and his subsequent service in the hell realms. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Faxin, on September 29, 2023.
From the Butcher's Block to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Fan Zonghua
This is a record of an interview with Fan Zonghua, who sought Chao Du 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 as a butcher and his subsequent journey through the hell realms. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on June 17, 2023.
The Price of Filial Piety: A Prison Guard's Redemption
An Interview with the Spirit of Wu An
Wu An, a former prison guard in the hell realms, reflects on his twenty-one lifetimes as a sea bass—a karmic retribution for the lives taken to sustain his mother—and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Prison Guard's Journey: From Hell to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Liu Linnian
This is a record of an interview with Liu Linnian, 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 and his service as a prison guard in the hell realms. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Faxin, on March 17, 2023.