The Journey Home: A Father's Testimony

This is a record of an interview with Su Kexiao, who sought Chao Du 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 transition from the spirit realm to the Western Land. Recorded by the chief writer, Fa Ning, on May 8, 2026.

Su Kexiao speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. I have finally arrived at the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. My entire being is filled with such immense joy that I find myself calling out, 'Namo Amituofo, Namo Amituofo!' with every fibre of my spirit.

It is as if an entirely new world has unfolded before my eyes. Here, everything is so natural that thoughts simply cease to arise; there is no need for them. I have settled into this place with such profound comfort. I tell myself that the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss is my true home. It is the place where all beings will eventually arrive; it is the home for everyone.

The Compassion of the Buddha

This is the world established by Namo Amituofo, and it is His deepest wish that all beings will one day arrive here. Standing before the Buddha, I can feel His compassion and greatness so deeply. He looks at me with a gentle smile, and it feels as though we are communicating directly—heart to heart. It is truly an extraordinary experience that words can hardly capture.

Sometimes, I silently offer my gratitude to the Buddha, and He responds to me in kind. He says to me, 'Child, this is the place where you shall practise. Practise diligently, and you are Namo Amituofo.' The Buddha is so compassionate; He constantly gives me confidence and strength. Whenever the Buddha-light shines upon me, I can feel it deep within my soul. This is the beauty of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. Speaking of this, I cannot help but feel deeply moved.

A Debt of Gratitude to My Daughter

I have come to realise that this is what life is truly about. Today, however, everything has changed for the better. I owe so much to my wonderful child, Su Xiaojiao. It was she who registered me for this Dharma Assembly. Because she encountered Namo Amituofo and the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, I was given this precious opportunity. My heart is filled with happiness knowing that my child has the chance to learn the Buddha’s teachings and that she still possesses a human body to contribute to the world. Thinking of this brings me such immense joy.

The Illusion of Human Suffering

Nowadays, my words are filled with the essence of Zen. Perhaps it is because I have spent such a long time purifying myself on the Western Dharma-Nature Land. Listening to Practitioner Su give Dharma talks every day and being purified by the Buddha-light daily has made my spirit so clean and clear.

I sincerely hope that my family and children in the human world can walk the correct path and follow the right direction. The Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way taught in the Buddha’s teachings must be upheld, for these are the most real and clear realities of existence.

The Buddha’s teachings are not difficult at all; the only requirement is that everyone must be willing to practise and earnestly adjust their hearts. Everything can fall into place naturally; the most important thing is to let go of unnecessary pressure. I can see my family and my old friends, and I know that many of you have been living under such heavy pressure, and some of you even wear masks to get through the day. Watching from here, my heart aches for you all. It is truly a life of great suffering.

A Call to Diligent Practice

This society has become so complex. Living in this 'dyeing vat' for so long, you may not even realise the extent of the suffering. However, after I transcended this world and underwent purification in the Western Dharma-Nature Land and the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, I finally saw how painful human life truly is—yet people are often unaware of it themselves.

I was exactly the same way in the past. Even after I passed away, I was trapped in a space where I could not go anywhere; that was another form of suffering. It was the result of my own internal attachments and my inability to let go. But now, my child, you do not have to walk the same old path I did, because you have encountered the Buddha, you have encountered Practitioner Su, and you know the true destination of life.

You are far luckier than many others; you must cherish everything in this present moment. There is still a long road ahead, and there is so much you can do. You must believe in yourself—believe that you are a Buddha, and believe that you can help all beings just as the Buddha does. Of course, this must start with the small things in your daily life. Expand your mind-capacity, leave no traces in your heart, and do everything with a direct and sincere intention. Be at ease, follow the conditions of the moment, and remain joyful—this is the most important thing.

I have learned so much and purified so much on the Western Dharma-Nature Land. I hope to encourage everyone, and I hope that you can all be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss as soon as possible. When we meet here, you will realise that throughout your many lives, many of your family members have already arrived in this place, while many others are still wandering in the human world.

You must seize this lifetime, return here to meet the Buddha, and practise diligently. Later, returning to save other beings will be an even more important task. Today, I, Su Kexiao, am doing exactly that. I want to practise diligently here, follow the Buddha’s footsteps, and I believe that one day, I will surely be like the Buddha, saving countless suffering beings.

Thank you all. Gratitude to Namo Amituofo. Gratitude to Practitioner Su.

Namo Amituofo.

Su Kexiao"