The Eternal Flames of a Lost Tribe

This is a record of an interview with Sakadin-Will, an indigenous woman who lived approximately 3,000 years ago. She sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. She and her tribe, having been trapped in a cycle of fire for millennia, now reside in the Western Land of Dharma Nature. This account was recorded by the disciple Shi Fajing on November 3, 2020.

Sakadin-Will speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. Save us! Save us! We are still running, and before our eyes, there is nothing but a vast, consuming sea of fire. There is not a single place left untouched; every home, every hearth, is being devoured by the flames. Everyone is running for their lives, screaming in terror. It is absolutely terrifying! Absolutely terrifying!"

A Life of Simple Beauty

"Our town was once so beautiful. We had majestic mountains, flowing rivers, and lush green meadows. The flowers and trees were vibrant, and when the sunlight hit the grass, it would release a sweet, earthy fragrance that was so comforting to breathe in. I loved watching my children run freely across the land. I was a woman of our tribe, and my name is Sakadin-Will. We were all indigenous people living in harmony with the earth. I had a sturdy build, dark skin, and I always wore the traditional headpiece of the women in our tribe. I had five children, and our family of ten lived a simple, happy life. Every day, my father and husband would go out to hunt, while I stayed home to care for the children and manage our household. The nights were the best times, when our whole family would gather together.

We would often build a fire outside our home, sitting in a circle as a family, roasting the game brought back from the hunt. That succulent, fatty meat was our favourite food, and we would eat until we were completely satisfied. Our lives were so simple, so unchanging. Hardly anything ever happened to disrupt our peace, but we never felt bored. We were so pure, so innocent. We did not know what the outside world looked like, nor could we even imagine a life different from the one we had. Our minds were not cluttered with complex thoughts; everything was just simple and clear."

The Harmony of the Tribe

"Our tribe had its own unique customs. Once every month, we would hold a grand gathering where the entire tribe would assemble. We would discuss the affairs of our people, big and small, and make decisions together to ensure that everyone could live in harmony. It was a life of true community, where every voice mattered and every person was cared for."

The Day the World Burned

"Then, one day, the unthinkable happened. A massive fire suddenly erupted within our tribe. The source of the blaze was the mountain that stood over our village. The entire mountain was soon engulfed, burning incessantly. The animals in the forest let out cries of pure terror, and the entire valley descended into chaos. Very quickly, someone shouted, 'Fire! The fire is here!' Soon, houses were catching flame. Our homes were built simply from wood, and once the fire took hold, it spread with frightening speed. I grabbed my children and we ran for our lives. In that split second, everything stopped—even the fire itself ceased its burning. We remained in that frozen state for a long, long time, perhaps three thousand years. It was not until three thousand years later that we finally woke up from that space. But the moment we regained consciousness, we were still faced with that same wall of fire. It was still burning, and we were still running, unable to stop, unable to escape. Save us! Please, save us!"

Namo Amituofo.