The Delivery Man Who Brought Warmth to the Hells

This is a record of an interview with Luo Mousha, who sought 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 life and his subsequent service in the hells. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on July 12, 2025.

Luo Mousha speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. I have been thinking about this day for such a long time, and finally, I have reached this moment. After cycling through so many lifetimes and enduring the endless cycle of reincarnated existence, I have finally come to a stop.

Today, sixty of us prison guards, with the help of Practitioner Su, have returned to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. We all know in our hearts that this is our true, eternal home—our original hometown. It is just that for so many lifetimes, we had completely forgotten it. Now, at last, we have returned.

I am the representative for the prison guards today—my name is Luo Mousha. I am filled with gratitude to Namo Amituofo and to Practitioner Su."

A Temperament Inherited

"Those who knew me in the past were well aware that I had a very difficult temper. I likely inherited this from my father; like him, I possessed a volatile personality and a fiery temper that made it incredibly hard for others to get along with us. Because of this, my parents divorced when I was only five years old. They simply could not continue living under the same roof, as the house was filled with constant, unending arguments.

However, despite my difficult personality and temper, I possessed a kind heart. My life was very simple and pure, and because of that, my mind was also quite clear. If no one provoked me—like a lion that is left alone—I was actually as gentle as a quiet cat. I would stay in a corner, never harming anyone, and I would even proactively help others when I saw the need."

The Young Delivery Boy

"After my mother left when I was five, I followed my father everywhere as he made his deliveries. That was his job; he was a delivery man. He had a delivery truck, and every day I would sit in the passenger seat, travelling everywhere with him.

Many adults who saw me thought I was very sensible and well-behaved, working alongside my father at such a young age. They loved to give me food, and this made my heart feel incomparably warm. From that time on, I made a vow: when I grew up, I wanted to be just like my father—a delivery man. But more than that, I wanted to be a delivery man who could bring warmth to others.

To bring warmth to others, I worked very hard to change myself. During this process, no one taught me how. The only person around me who could have guided me was my father, but if he had to find warmth within himself or teach me how to be a person who brings warmth to others, he would have been at a loss himself—let alone teaching me, because he did not know how either.

Since no one could teach me, I had to explore it on my own."

The Secret to Happiness

"The reason I wanted to become a person who could bring warmth to others was that I had felt the power of warmth through the kindness others showed me. It was a gentle, caring, inclusive, and accepting force—many different powers combined—that made my heart feel so comfortable and happy for the entire day.

I constantly observed those who brought me warmth, looking for the qualities they possessed. Later, I discovered that they all liked to wear a smile on their faces, and they cared for me meticulously, treating me as if I were their own kin rather than a stranger. Perhaps it was this feeling that touched my heart so deeply.

I learned to proactively care for others and to keep a smile on my face. At first, this was truly difficult for me, because I did not like to smile; I had not liked it since I was a child. Especially since my parents fought so often before I was five, that environment made it even harder for me to smile. I only wanted to be a person without any expression.

However, my desire to become a warm person forced me to change. So, I worked hard to keep a smile on my face. It was very difficult at the beginning; my smile was stiff and unnatural. But I persisted in practicing it. Eventually, I became so accustomed to the feeling of smiling that I no longer needed to remind myself. A smile would naturally hang on my face, radiating an approachable aura.

Many people asked me, 'Are you always in a good mood?' I would nod with a smile. I knew why they asked; they often saw me smiling, as if something good happened to me every day. I was so happy that I could give people that feeling. It meant I had already succeeded halfway—at the very least, when people saw me, their hearts would feel happy too."

A Simple Life of Service

"The process of changing myself made my heart increasingly open and bright. Often, a small thing could make me happy, especially helping others. I never knew that happiness in life could be so easily obtained. I once envied the wealthy, thinking that because they had so much money, they must be happy every day. Later, I realized that was not the case at all.

Once I found happiness myself, I understood that the secret to happiness is not how much you possess, but having a contented heart.

I lived with my father, and our life was very simple and plain. Even if our clothes were torn, we would continue to wear them; to us, those things did not matter. Our life could not be called 'high quality'—it was a rough, simple existence. But because it was so simple and rough, my heart was very relaxed and at ease. I did not need to be particular about the details of life, nor did I need to pursue unnecessary things. My lack of desire made my heart even more contented; I felt it was truly wonderful to live like that.

But when I saw others suffering deeply, my heart felt very sad. I wanted them to be happy too, which is why I wanted to bring them warmth and share my joy with them."

From Delivery to Charity

"My own bad temper had been gradually worn away during this process of change. I discovered that without that irritable personality, my heart became much more peaceful. Many people joked that I could have become a monk, as I had no desires and knew how to change myself. Perhaps I truly had the qualities of a monastic, but unfortunately, I did not have the Causal Conditions to encounter the Buddha’s teachings in that life.

I was a very well-liked delivery man because I was very careful and meticulous. Every item that passed through my hands was absolutely well-protected before being delivered to every household. No matter which home I visited, I would always greet them loudly, sending my enthusiasm, sunshine, and joy into their homes.

Many elderly people especially loved seeing me; they said that seeing a young man like me made them happy. Many mothers and grandmothers wanted to introduce their daughters to me, but I would always politely decline with a smile.

I loved a life without constraints, so I ran around everywhere, delivering goods and meeting different people. This life was truly happy for me. More importantly, I could bring warmth to them.

Of course, one cannot be a delivery man forever; after all, physical strength is limited. It is impossible to keep delivering goods when you are old and grey. I retired at the age of fifty and began doing charity work. I used my years of experience in delivery and the wide network of connections I had built to gather resources and supplies. Then, I drove my own truck to distribute these supplies to various places in need, including households that required assistance.

I did not just deliver supplies; I brought warmth and love. I wanted to care for those who needed help, and I used the method I knew best—the delivery method—to spread love."

The Final Journey

"It seems I rarely stopped to rest in my life. I was always running around, visiting many places and meeting many people. I focused my life on the people around me, hoping that everyone could find happiness. I was so happy that I could pass on warmth and joy to so many, but life eventually comes to an end.

I left the human world at the age of seventy-four. The day I passed away was just after I had finished delivering the last load of supplies. The sun was setting, and I was sitting in the truck resting when I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest, and then I lost consciousness.

When I opened my eyes again, I found myself lying in the truck, motionless. My spirit was still inside the vehicle. My spirit remained there in the truck I had driven for so many years, accompanying it as it sat quietly in the garage. This truck had become a part of my life. Over the years, we had travelled through every street and alley, delivering goods, delivering love, and witnessing the moving moments of countless people. Perhaps I had too much emotional attachment to this truck, so my spirit clung to it, day after day, year after year. I never left.

I watched as my family cleaned and maintained the car. One day, they decided to donate the old vehicle to become part of a charity foundation's mobile fleet. When they sent the car to be retrofitted, my spirit finally emerged from the space of the truck.

Two officials from the hells came to take me to see King Yama. King Yama told me that although I had a fierce personality in my life, I had changed a great deal. Furthermore, because I was devoted to Goodness and was enthusiastic about helping others, he appointed me as a prison guard.

In the hells, I performed my duties faithfully, but my heart ached. I saw the criminals suffering in the hells; they were in such agony, yet they had no opportunity to be saved. I longed for some power to help them, so that after they repented, they would have a chance to be rescued.

Unexpectedly, this small wish of mine came true. When I heard Practitioner Su giving Dharma talks in the hells, I was truly overjoyed, knowing that everyone could be saved. The Dharma sound flowed through the hells. I listened to Practitioner Su’s talks earnestly and shared what I heard with the beings in the hells. After many of them sincerely repented, they were rescued and left the hells.

I am so happy that everyone has the opportunity to change their ways and turn towards Goodness. I also made a vow to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

Today, I am so fortunate to have truly arrived in the Western Pure Land. On behalf of all the prison guards here today, I kneel in gratitude to Namo Amituofo and to Practitioner Su.

Namo Amituofo.

Luo Mousha bows in reverence."