The Beast Planet: A Warning from Steve Jobs

This is a record of an interview with Steve Jobs, who sought Chao Du at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Dharma-Nature Land. This account reflects upon his observations of the 'Dora Planet' space, a realm of profound karmic entanglement. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Faxin, on September 17, 2018.

Steve Jobs speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. I am Steve Jobs. I have been wandering the edges of the universe, observing realms that many in the human world would find impossible to conceive. There is a place known as the Dora Planet. It sounds pleasant, does it not? A name that suggests something exotic or perhaps even inviting. But let me tell you the truth—the reality is far from it. It is a space populated by alien beasts, creatures whose appearances are anything but friendly. This is a space that has a deep karmic affinity with me, and I feel compelled to speak the truth, even if it shocks those who are still caught in the web of the digital world.

The Price of Digital Creation

The beings who inhabit this space were once game designers. In their professional lives, they were filled with pride and arrogance. They were the masters of their domain, creating software that generated vast amounts of wealth. They possessed sharp minds and quick reactions, but if you looked closely at their eyes, you would see that they had already surrendered their spirits to the digital void long before they passed away. They designed games that were bizarre and multifaceted—some were bestsellers, while others were destined for the scrapheap of the market.

Every character and role within these games was crafted with intense focus. To capture the attention of the masses, they embedded their own consciousness—their persistent, unbreakable thoughts and the very imagery of their game designs—directly into the heads of their players. Over time, this became a habit, a powerful, invisible force of attraction. They essentially sold their own souls to the machines they built. Their spirits became fragmented, scattered across the internet, trapped within keyboards, buried in game code, or even becoming one of the very characters they designed.

The Hollow Shell of the Modern Age

These designers found themselves unable to control their own impulses; they were compelled to sit before their computers, hour after hour, day after day. Their outward appearance had completely warped and changed. Many of them developed what the world calls a 'computer face'—a hollow, vacant expression. But from the perspective of the Buddha’s teachings, they had long since become empty shells. Their bodies were infested, invaded by countless sentient beings who had been drawn into their creations.

This was a form of design that harmed others and, in turn, destroyed the designers themselves. It led those who were addicted to these games to develop behavioral deviations and violent tendencies, often without them even realising it. Many who were addicted to these games were like puppets whose souls had been pulled away, their spirits dissipating one by one. These designers, who took such pride in their work, unknowingly carried the heavy burden of countless sentient beings, accumulating immense sins without ever realising the karmic retribution they were inviting.

The Cycle of Suffering on the Dora Planet

Many of these individuals eventually died suddenly, often collapsing right in front of their computer screens. Their tormented spirits were then drawn by a powerful, irresistible force to the Dora Planet. There, they were transformed into the very monsters they had designed. The planet itself is layered with many different spaces, and the battles they once programmed now play out in reality. The planet is in a state of utter chaos; everywhere you look, monsters are locked in endless, violent combat. When a monster spirit dies, it simply changes its form and is reborn again, only to continue the cycle of suffering and retribution within that chaotic world.

The Light of Compassion

Today, the Buddha-light arrived in that space. Under its illumination, the monsters were restored to their original forms—men with large glasses and fashionable clothing, looking just as they did in life. Yet, they remained in a state of confusion. These highly educated individuals are not easily saved; it is not as simple as hearing a few recitations of the Buddha-name and immediately following along. However, the entire space was eventually moved into the Dharma-Nature Land to listen to the sutras.

This space, which shares a karmic connection with me, was reached during this morning’s walking meditation. Practitioner Su continuously extended her reach to the lower realms of the universe to save those trapped there. I share these things today as a warning to all of you who are addicted to these games. Whether you choose to believe it or not, the look in your own eyes tells the story of your soul. The Dharma Body of Practitioner Su transcends all limits in her work of Chao Du. The sentient beings who have been helped are filled with deep respect and gratitude toward her.

The manifestation of this Great Compassionate power is found in the six syllables: Namo Amituofo. It is this Buddha-name that saves beings both within and beyond the universe. The power and virtue of the Buddha-name must be pure and filled with Goodness. Namo Amituofo."

Interview information recorded by the chief writer, Buddhist disciple Shi Faxin.