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From Local Deity to the Western Pure Land

An Interview with Lay Practitioner Zhuang Yunzhi

This is a record of an interview with Zhuang Yunzhi, who sought Chao Du 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 transition from a local deity to a practitioner of the Pure Land. Recorded by the chief writer, Fa Ning, on March 13, 2026.