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The Shepherd Who Found the Pure Land
An Interview with Shamu Ke, a Former Prison Guard
Shamu Ke, a former shepherd from the grasslands of Xinjiang, shares his journey from a simple life tending to his flock to serving as a prison guard in the underworld, and finally attaining rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassionate guidance of Practitioner Su.
Compassion in a Cleaning Rag
An Interview with Hu Yafang, a Former Prison Guard
Hu Yafang, a woman who spent her life cleaning for the elderly, found herself in an unexpected role after death. This is the story of her journey from a humble cleaner to a prison guard, and finally, to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Delivery Man Who Brought Warmth to the Hells
An Interview with the Spirit of Luo Mousha, a Former Prison Guard
Luo Mousha, a man who spent his life delivering goods and kindness, reflects on his journey from a delivery driver to a prison guard in the hells, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Lu Benxin: From the Depths of Hell to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with Lu Benxin, a Former Prison Guard
Lu Benxin, a former prison guard in the hell realms, shares his profound journey of transformation. From a life of childhood suffering and the tragic loss of his mother to his eventual rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, he reflects on the power of letting go, the virtue of kindness, and the ultimate deliverance through chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Crucial Nature of Inner Practice: An Interview with Guo Lianyu
An Interview with the Prison Guard Guo Lianyu
This is a record of an interview with Guo Lianyu, who served as a prison guard in the underworld before seeking 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 past lives and his eventual transformation. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on August 9, 2024.
A Midwife’s Journey: From the Hells to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Huang Manmei
This is a record of an interview with Huang Manmei, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. She now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon her life as a midwife and her subsequent experience as a prison guard in the hells. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on December 31, 2022.
Breaking the Chains of Destiny
An Interview with Hu Jiao, a Former Prison Guard in Hell
Hu Jiao, a woman who spent her life resisting societal expectations and later served as a prison guard in the hells, shares her journey of spiritual awakening and ultimate deliverance to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Simple Life and Redemption of Hu Zhimou
An Interview with Hu Zhimou, a Redeemed Spirit
Hu Zhimou, a former prison guard in the hells, shares his journey from a life of simple, honest service in Anhui to his eventual deliverance into the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Unpredictable Life of a Prison Guard
An Interview with the Spirit of Xu Shizong
Xu Shizong, a former prison guard in the hell realms, recounts his life from 150 years ago. From a tragic accident involving a white horse to the unexpected grace of his three wives, he reflects on the nature of human discrimination, the beauty of a pure heart, and his ultimate deliverance to the Western Pure Land.
Loyalty as a Life’s Reflection: The Testimony of Chen Mingyu
An Interview with Chen Mingyu, a Devoted Servant and Prison Guard
Chen Mingyu, a former servant who later served as a prison guard in the underworld, sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This interview was recorded on November 6, 2019, and transcribed by the chief writer, Venerable HaiZe.