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A Prison Guard's Journey to the Western Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Lay Practitioner Huang Changzong
A former prison guard in the underworld shares his journey of deliverance, reflecting on the suffering he witnessed in the hells and the profound miracle of his son's devotion leading him to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Chains of Perfection: A Prison Guard's Awakening
An Interview with the Spirit of Repson
A former prison guard, bound by a lifetime of rigid perfectionism, recounts his journey from a life of self-imposed suffering to the liberation found through the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
Breaking Through the Soil of Self-Imposed Suffering
An Interview with Wu Nanqing, a Former Underworld Prison Guard
Wu Nanqing, a former underworld prison guard, shares his journey from a life of rigid self-punishment to the liberation found through the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
Living in a Dream: The Jailer's Awakening
An Interview with the Spirit of Liu Qungang
A former jailer in the underworld shares his journey from a life of avoidance and spiritual delusion to the ultimate liberation of rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Silence That Became a Disaster
An Interview with the Spirit of Wang Zi'an, a Former Prison Guard
Wang Zi'an, a former official who lived in fear of speaking the truth, reflects on how his silence became a tragedy. Now, as a spirit who once served in the underworld, he shares his journey of repentance and his eventual liberation through the teachings of Practitioner Su and the grace of Namo Amituofo.
The Path of Remembrance and Light
An Interview with Gao Fenglan, a Former Underworld Prison Guard
A poignant account of a spirit's journey from the darkness of the underworld to the light of the Western Pure Land, guided by the power of sincere chanting and the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Deceptive Merchant's Redemption
An Interview with Chen Haiyang, a Former Underworld Jailer
A former merchant who built his fortune on lies and exploitation recounts his descent into the Lake of Delusion and his eventual path to liberation through the compassionate guidance of Practitioner Su and the power of chanting Namo Amituofo.
The Merchant's Deception and the Fox's Penance
An Interview with Zhao Tianma, a Prison Guard of the Underworld
A former merchant from the late Ming Dynasty recounts his journey through the cycle of rebirth—from a life of greed and deception to a century of penance as a fox spirit, and finally, his path to liberation through the teachings of Practitioner Su.
From the Underworld to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss
An Interview with the Spirit of Pan Anzun
This is a record of an interview with Pan Anzun, 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 time as a prison guard in the underworld. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Faxin, on January 10, 2025.
The Weight of Words: A Prison Guard's Redemption
An Interview with Gao Dengxiang, a Former Prison Guard in the Underworld
Gao Dengxiang, a spirit who served as a guard in the underworld, reflects on his past lives—from a deceitful merchant to a toad—and his ultimate journey toward rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss through the power of repentance and the teachings of Practitioner Su.
The Jailer's Redemption: From Cruelty to Compassion
An Interview with the Spirit of Guan Dafeng
Guan Dafeng, a former jailer in the underworld, recounts his journey from a life of ruthless greed and environmental destruction to his eventual awakening and rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Redemption of Liu Sanbo: From Jailer to Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Liu Sanbo, a Former Jailer
A former jailer in the underworld recounts his journey through the cycle of rebirth, his life as a beast of burden, and his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.