This interview was recorded on September 21, 2018, at the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre. The spirit of Steve Jobs, who sought deliverance through the compassionate guidance of Practitioner Su, shares his insights into the nature of space and the redemption of a soul from a distant universe. He currently resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, having been saved through the power of .
Steve Jobs speaks:
"Time and space have no limits. Within the vast expanse of the universe, layer upon layer, there is no place where the traces of life do not exist. The past, the present, and the future—this space preserves everything, much like a massive, infinite memory bank. It holds all our discriminations, our attachments, and every fleeting image we have ever created. Spaces intersect, yet they do not interfere with one another. Just as humans possess a physical form to define the beginning and end of life, space itself has its own structure, and language leaves its own indelible marks upon it.
The Fallen Elite of a Distant World
There is an ancient planet out there, possessing a chaotic magnetic field. The inhabitants of this world have intelligence far superior to that of Earthlings. Life on this planet is not restricted by time or space; they can traverse dimensions at will. There is no such thing as privacy there—it is a life of complete transparency. Yet, this planet has left behind many broken, shattered spirits. These were beings who were thoroughly eliminated by their own world. Why? Because this group was incredibly warlike. Once, they were the elite of their planet, setting out to conquer other worlds. Wherever they went, they left nothing but ruin and desolation. They were quick learners, absorbing both the good and the bad of every place they touched. After spending a long time attacking other worlds, they returned to their home planet carrying a complex, volatile mix of positive and negative energy. The good and the bad of the void were injected into their home world in an instant. It became a case of survival of the fittest, and those who could not adapt were cast aside. The once-virtuous planet became a chaotic mixture of good and evil. A planetary crisis began to unfold from within.
The Cost of Arrogance
To protect the planet, the rulers shattered the souls of this group and cast them out into the void. Although this stopped the immediate destruction, the seeds of discrimination between good and evil had already taken root, passing down from generation to generation. For over two thousand years, this has been the reality. This is the story of the home world of one of the Bodhisattvas of the distant universe, a being named Sindar. The twisted mindset he once held turned into the Demon Realm the moment he was exiled from his planet. Having followed the path of for a long time, he had never been able to face the debt he owed to his home. Even when he returned to the eras of his past through deliverance, he could not bring himself to return to that planet. He simply lacked the courage to face the people of his home—especially his parents.
A Reunion in the Void
He saw his parents wandering through the space of that planet, their hearts completely broken by his past actions. He watched as his parents knelt and apologised to everyone on the planet for what he had done. He saw every scene of this past clearly. For a momentary lapse in his character, he paid a tremendous price. It was his own personality that harmed him; his fearless heart was, in truth, incredibly fragile. This pain in his heart was something he never dared to touch. Today, as he returned to the space of the past, he could not help but peek at his home. To his surprise, this single look pulled time and space back to his origin. He stood upon the soil of his home, a place that once felt so familiar. The earth was still earth, and though the buildings had been replaced, the magnetic field remained hauntingly similar. His next glance fell upon his parents, who were weeping in the void. Sindar was overcome with sorrow; he knelt before his parents.
The Purification of a World
In that instant, the Buddha-light shone down upon the planet. Sindar prayed for Namo Amituofo to help the people of his world. The Buddha-light purified the magnetic field of the planet, returning it to its original state of purity and goodness. Sindar taught the people of the planet to chant the name Namo Amituofo. He then led them away from the space of that planet and entrusted them to the care of Practitioner Su. Finally, today, Sindar has fulfilled a long-held wish that had weighed upon his heart for so long. Now, he is even more free, soaring through the void to help other sentient beings. All the Bodhisattvas of the universe are deeply grateful to Practitioner Su for allowing them to save the beings with whom they share a karmic affinity. Without this, even after a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation, they could never have saved those they once harmed. Every day, during the morning deliverance, everyone seizes every second, exerting their greatest effort to send beings to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This is the of Practitioner Su for the realm of emptiness. This compassion will be the most critical key to the transmission of these skills. Namo Amituofo resonates throughout the void."
Interview information recorded by the chief writer, Disciple Shi Faxin.
