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The True Continuation of Life
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Life is something that all beings cherish deeply. We long for a life free from the burdens of aging, sickness, and death, yet we find ourselves bound by the laws of karma. How can we truly extend our lives? The answer lies not in worldly desire, but in the profound transformation of our very nature.
A Mother's Journey to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Li Xiuzhen, Mother of Venerable Shi Siheng
This is a record of an interview with Li Xiuzhen, 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 transition from the spiritual realms to the Western Pure Land. Recorded by the chief writer, Fa Ning, on February 19, 2026.
The Scholar’s Final Thesis: A Journey Beyond the Flames
An Interview with Lin Ruomei, a Victim of the Wang Fuk Court Fire
A twenty-one-year-old university student reflects on her academic pursuit of religious truth, the tragic fire that claimed her life, and her subsequent awakening in the Western Dharma-Nature Land.
The Final Moments in the Wang Fuk Court Fire
An Interview with the Spirit of Chen Youming
Chen Youming, a 73-year-old victim of the Wang Fuk Court fire, shares his harrowing transition from the agony of the flames to the peace of the Western Dharma-Nature Land, reflecting on the impermanence of life and the profound salvation offered by Namo Amituofo.
A Life Consumed by Fire: The Final Moments of Zhang Shaoyi
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhang Shaoyi, a Victim of the Wang Fuk Court Fire
Zhang Shaoyi, a 32-year-old victim of the tragic Wang Fuk Court fire, shares his harrowing final moments, his transition into the spirit realm, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Dharma-Nature Land by Namo Amituofo.
The Truth of Life and Death
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Life and death are the beginning and end of each phase of existence for beings caught in the cycle of rebirth. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju explains the journey of the spirit and the path to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Truth of Life and Death
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound insights into the nature of our existence, the inevitability of the cycle of life and death, and the supreme importance of choosing the path of practice to attain liberation.
The Spinning Top of Life
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Life is akin to a spinning top, set in motion by the strings of karma. We spin through our days in restless activity, but when the final breath arrives, what do we truly carry with us?
The Moment of Life and Death: A Guide to the Final Transition
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
At the critical juncture between life and death, how does one navigate the transition? Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju offers profound guidance on the nature of the spirit, the suffering of the physical body, and the vital importance of chanting Namo Amituofo to ensure a smooth passage to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Truth of Life and Death: A Message from the Beyond
An Interview with the Spirit of Venerable Master Chin Kung
Venerable Master Chin Kung shares his profound, firsthand experience of the transition between life and death, the critical importance of the final moment of consciousness, and the urgent necessity of repentance and purification at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Fragility of Life and the One Breath
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Life is as fragile as a single breath. Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju reminds us that our time in this world is fleeting, and we must use it wisely to seek liberation and help others.
A Grandfather's Journey to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss
An Interview with the Spirit of Lay Practitioner He Liwu
Lay Practitioner He Liwu reflects on his long period of spiritual wandering after death and his eventual deliverance to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, thanks to the devotion of his granddaughter.