The Path of Sincere Repentance: A Message from Venerable Wuhong
An Interview with Venerable Wuhong
Recorded by the Buddha's disciple, Shi Faxi, in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss
A Humble Request for Guidance
Shi Faxi offers ten prostrations to the Buddha and sincerely invites Venerable Wuhong to share his experiences. This interview seeks to explore the journey of practice and the experience of rebirth in the of Ultimate Bliss. It is our hope that, by reporting the Buddha's kindness, this testimony will serve as a beacon of light for all monastics and practitioners currently in this world. Namo Amituofo.
The Failure of a Monastic
Venerable Wuhong reflects: I once believed my practice was complete, yet I remained entirely ignorant of how the laws of and cause and effect were binding me. It was only after a severe illness that I gained some awareness, but by then, it was already too late. As a monastic, I failed to provide the example I should have set. I held myself in high regard, seeking only my own liberation while remaining blind to the suffering and illnesses of other beings. This was my greatest failure. In truth, my practice was not particularly arduous, but I made the fatal mistake of underestimating the darkness hidden within my own heart.
The Hidden Shadows of the Ego
Many people who witnessed my repenting knew that I was not truly cultivating. When they saw my severe illness, they understood that my had found me. However, the public knows far too little. Only after my death did I realise that my entire body was obstructed by countless spirits, including those who had sought through my ceremonies but failed to reach the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. I had cultivated such a poor character that I lacked the virtue and ability to truly benefit beings. Because I lacked true attainment, the beings I attempted to save could not reach the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. People often say I suffered these consequences because I was stingy with the , but the truth is far deeper.
A Confession of Inner Turmoil
I must now be brave enough to repent. Within my heart, I harboured intense anger, stinginess, competitiveness, jealousy, and so much more. It is truly shameful to have practised in such a way. My personality was always like this, and perhaps many were unaware of this side of me. I may have treated the public with a smile, but these inner poisons were constantly consuming my wisdom-life. I was not a good person in my lay life, and I was not a good monastic after I took the vows. My arrogant nature prevented me from listening to counseling. Now, in deep shame and repenting, I must admit that I was already suffering the consequences in the hells long before my death. My severe illness was merely the final warning and the final manifestation of my life.
The Reality of
That illness did not come suddenly. It was a moment when, as people say, my soul had completely departed from my body. Although I recovered, the person who returned was no longer the original Wuhong. I had already died at that moment. After my recovery, I appeared to repent, but it was not truly me; it was my many karmic creditors occupying my body. During that time, I was already suffering retribution in the various halls of the hells. I endured:
- The digging of the heart and brain
- The torment of being devoured by wolves
- The agony of tongue-pulling
- The suffering of the copper pillar hell, caused by my own lustful thoughts
A Call to True Practice
Facing these foolish deeds, I offer my sincere repenting. There are still many karmic creditors in the six realms of existence waiting for revenge. I am truly ashamed of the negative karma I created, which all stemmed from beginningless greed, anger, and delusion. Today, to repay the Buddha's kindness, I have come forward to speak the truth, and I do not fear the opinions of others. I am now in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, where Namo Amituofo is incredibly compassionate. I am currently at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, working to change my ways and never again speak falsehoods. If you are willing to believe me, that would be truly wonderful.
To my teacher, Namo Amituofo, I am a shameful and unworthy disciple. I beg for your compassionate forgiveness. I offer three prostrations to you, my teacher, as well as to all my fellow practitioners and the general public. I hope that you will all come to find me, for I wish to do something meaningful for the Buddha's teachings. I hope you will believe me. Namo Amituofo.
Venerable Wuhong, bowing with palms joined.
Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Faxi, on June 1, 2017, in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
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