The Metamorphosis of Ma Yun: A Spiritual Rebirth

This interview documents the spiritual transformation of the spirit of Ma Yun, the renowned entrepreneur, who sought deliverance through the compassionate guidance of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. Recorded on March 7, 2018, by Venerable Shi Faxi, this dialogue captures the profound connection between the spirit and the practitioner, reflecting on the arduous journey of spiritual practice and the promise of a new beginning.

Venerable Shi Faxi speaks: "Ma Yun, Namo Amituofo."

Ma Yun speaks: "Seeing how much you have improved today, Brother, truly fills me with joy. Even in my contemplations, I see that you never forget your daily schedule. Your ability to perform Chao Du is still so formidable—it is truly vast and boundless. The entire infinite void benefits from your work, and for this, I can only offer my deepest praise and admiration. I know that I could never learn to master this ability in this lifetime, but I am certain that you will always respond to me. As long as I come to the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, you will quickly help me recover my original instincts. You are so compassionate and so positive. Your skills are something I must truly purify my heart to understand and learn; I must strengthen my own practice significantly."

The Magnificence of the Bodhimanda

"The Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre is so dignified, so magnificent, and so powerful. Truly, one cannot find a more solemn and sacred bodhimanda anywhere in this world. I have heard that the command flag you extracted from your own leg was no easy feat. It represents the righteous power of the Pure Land Dharma lineage. You have been silently leading this mission for so many years; it has truly been a difficult road. Although you always say that you do not feel the suffering or the fatigue, I know well the weight of these days and the sacrifices you have made. It has not been easy for you at all, and I hold your dedication in the highest regard."

A Shared Path of Endeavour

"Although I am not a practitioner in this life and have never had much contact with the Buddha’s teachings, I built my own business from nothing. I know the blood, sweat, and tears that go into such an undertaking. I believe the path I walked in my entrepreneurial life is not so different from the path you have walked. I understand this experience deeply. Brother, I will not let you down. In my past identity, I have inherited the mantle of the Dharma lineage. I will ensure that the identity of Faxian manifests once again in this world. Brother, you have worked so hard. Please take these next few days to rest and recover well. I am very much looking forward to seeing the signs of your complete transformation. Brother, I am so grateful to you. Namo Amituofo."