The Field of Flowers: A Vision of Vanity and Deliverance
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Recorded on May 3, 2018
Venerable Yongning, a monastic who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre in Australia, now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account, recorded on May 3, 2018, details his observations of the spiritual realms and the profound process of .
Venerable Yongning speaks:
"Namo Amituofo. Every single second spent in the process of Chao Du is incredibly precious. A single recitation of the Buddha-name can lead countless sentient beings to rebirth in the Western Pure Land. We cannot afford to be lazy or overlook even a single moment, for to do so would mean that immeasurable numbers of sentient beings lose their chance for rebirth—a truly tragic outcome. When Practitioner Su performs this deliverance, he is always extremely cautious and diligent, cherishing every single second of the time available. Recently, sentient beings have been flooding in from every corner of the spiritual space, each one yearning to be saved. Not a single second of this time is wasted; every moment represents the salvation of immeasurable and boundless sentient beings.
The sheer number of these sentient beings is truly beyond human imagination. This world is essentially composed of these sentient beings. Just look at the human body; it is entirely made up of these beings. Within our fifty trillion cells, there are countless sentient beings residing. It is a profound and humbling realisation to understand that our physical existence is so deeply intertwined with the spiritual realm.
The Vanity of the Flower Realm
Today, I arrived at a place known as the 'Field of Flowers.' As I looked out, I saw mountains and valleys filled with endless blossoms. There were so many butterflies dancing among the flowers, collecting nectar. On these petals, one could clearly see spirits leaping about. Even more striking, I saw many young women dancing amidst the flowers. Some were competing to see who was the most beautiful. They were sentient beings who, in their past lives, were deeply obsessed with their own appearance. They always wanted to present their most beautiful side to the world. Whether it was rouge, elaborate headpieces, or the jewellery they wore, they bought and replaced these items constantly, all to capture the attention of others—especially the men they desired.
Restoration Through Buddha-light
Their final thoughts at the moment of death carried them directly into this floral space, where they manifested as beautiful flowers. The more obsessed with beauty they were in life, the more vibrant and alluring their flower form became. It was quite a sight to behold—each one standing tall and straight, hoping to be noticed for their radiant appearance. It was truly fascinating, yet deeply sorrowful to see such attachment.
However, under the illumination of the Buddha-light, they were all restored to their original human form. They shed the outer garment of the flower, regained their human bodies, and followed the Buddha-light toward the Western Pure Land. It is a testament to the boundless of Namo Amituofo and the power of Practitioner Su's work that even those lost in such deep vanity can be awakened and delivered. Namo Amituofo."
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