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From the Hells to the Western Pure Land: The Testimony of Wang Jinxuan
An Interview with Wang Jinxuan, a Former Prison Guard
A former prison guard from the hells shares his journey from a life of creating karmic debt through the meat trade to his eventual redemption and deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Compassion as the Foundation of Practice
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
Compassion is the fundamental heart of every practitioner. It is the driving force that allows us to witness the suffering of others and naturally resolve to alleviate their pain, guiding them toward the path of liberation.
A Journey to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss: The Testimony of Lay Practitioner Peng Nianying
An Interview with Lay Practitioner Peng Nianying
Lay Practitioner Peng Nianying, grandmother of Lay Practitioner Hu Haibing, shares her profound transition from the human world to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, offering a heartfelt plea to her descendants to embrace vegetarianism and the practice of Namo Amituofo.
From Firefighter to Prison Guard: A Journey of Compassion
An Interview with the Spirit of Guo Xiwen
This is a record of an interview with Guo Xiwen, 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 life as a firefighter, his time as a snake, and his service as a prison guard. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on May 13, 2023.
The Urgent Call to Embrace Vegetarianism
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A profound teaching on the importance of vegetarianism, the karmic consequences of killing, and the path to cultivating compassion for all living beings.
The Fulfillment of a Vow: From Butcher to Prison Guard to Pure Land
An Interview with the Spirit of Zhang Guizhong
Zhang Guizhong, a former prison guard in the hell realms, reflects on his journey from a past life as a butcher to his current rebirth in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. He shares how his lifelong dedication to vegetarianism and helping suffering beings led him to this ultimate liberation.
The Price of Greed: A Life Reborn from the Cattle Realm
An Interview with Johnny, a Spirit from the Goombungee Cattle Farms
Johnny, a successful Australian cattle rancher, recounts his transformation from a man driven by profit to a spirit trapped in the cycle of rebirth as a cow, ultimately finding deliverance through the compassion of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre.
The Karmic Price of the Slaughterhouse
An Interview with the Underworld Prison Guard Guo Shenghao
A former shopkeeper turned underworld prison guard reflects on the brutal cycle of the slaughter industry, the inescapable laws of karma, and his eventual deliverance through the compassion of Practitioner Su.
The Prison Guard's Awakening: A Lesson in Cause and Effect
An Interview with the Spirit of Weng Guoyu
A former prison guard reflects on a life of charity, the hidden karmic debts of his past business, and the vital importance of letting go of emotional attachments to reach the Western Pure Land.
The Merit of Saving the Chickens
An Interview with Liu Junhao, a Former Prison Guard of the Ninth Hall of Hell
Liu Junhao, a former prison guard in the Ninth Hall of Hell, shares his journey from a childhood spent on a chicken farm to his eventual deliverance to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss by Practitioner Su.
Navigating the Turbulence of the World with a Still Heart
Teachings from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
In this profound teaching from the Hong Kong Winter Dharma Assembly, Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju guides us through the impermanence of our world, the weight of our collective karma, and the essential path of purification through vegetarianism, repentance, and the unwavering practice of chanting Namo Amituofo.
Teachings on Vegetarianism from Teacher Practitioner Xia Lianju
A Discourse from the 2019 Disaster Relief and Blessing Dharma Assembly
A profound reflection on the nature of spirits, the suffering of sentient beings, and the vital importance of a vegetarian diet for those seeking rebirth in the Western Pure Land.