The Sorrow of the Heart: An Interview with Biduo, Kelifu, and Xiubi

This is a record of an interview with Biduo, Kelifu, and Xiubi, who reside within the entity known as Temo. They sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. This account reflects upon their observations of the global pandemic and their spiritual transformation under the guidance of Practitioner Su. Recorded by the chief writer, Venerable HaiZe, on August 7, 2021.

Biduo speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. I am Biduo. Today, I have experienced a journey that has shaken me to my very core. The life of a human being is so incredibly fragile—one moment they are alive, and the next, they are gone. This tragic reality is now visible everywhere! Humans have always boasted that they are the most intelligent of all beings, yet who would have thought that they would now be so completely at the mercy of this pandemic? My spirit feels a profound sorrow for them. This pandemic has been raging for two years now. Just imagine—humanity has been living in this nightmare day after day. They cry out to the heavens and the earth, but who is there to answer? Why have they encountered such a fate? For those currently suffering from this illness, this is a question without an answer."

The Hellish Reality of Modern Hospitals

"Today, when Practitioner Su performed the Chao Du during the Dharma assembly, he led the Three Souls—along with Kelifu, Xiubi, myself, and others like Williams, Nate, Luke, and Iyana—to witness the state of hospitals in the United States. It was truly a sight too tragic to behold. Not only were the patients devoid of any vitality, but even the faces of those caring for them were filled with a blank, hollow despair. No one ever imagined that humanity would reach such a point. The hospitals now resemble the hells; everyone is terrified to even step inside. Once a person is lying on that bed, they are either in the throes of critical, unbearable agony or they are facing death. Humanity has fallen to such a wretched state. Having been educated by Practitioner Su, my 'demon heart' has been extinguished. In its place, I now possess a heart that truly understands the suffering of all beings."

"I understand more clearly than ever that what is urgently needed right now is a savior who can lead everyone out of this suffering. Without a doubt, after two years of bitter struggle, humanity has exhausted every method at its disposal and has called upon every possible source for help, yet the situation remains unchanged. The Three Souls have seen this, and their hearts are heavy with the same grief. They must understand their own importance. Now, they must rely on their own chanting of Namo Amituofo and maintain the vow to invite the Buddha to save the world. The Three Souls must save everyone—and in doing so, they save themselves! After today's journey, we are more convinced than ever that the only one who can save us from this pandemic is Namo Amituofo. Namo Amituofo is the only hope for everyone."

Kelifu speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. I am Kelifu. People have always been so arrogant, believing that they could conquer everything, including nature itself. They never imagined they would fall to such a pathetic state. Today, Practitioner Su took us to visit hospitals across the United States. Every hospital in every state was overflowing with patients; in some places, they were even lying in the hallways. The air was thick with sorrow and resentment. This is certainly not the usual face of such a great nation. After two years of being ravaged by this pandemic, the fighting spirit of the people has been utterly crushed. Seeing this scene, I believe the Demon Realm must be feeling quite proud of its 'achievements.' This is not the work of a few demons; it is the result of a massive, coordinated effort by the entire Demon Realm to inflict this level of damage."

The Arrogance of Humanity and the Demon's Pride

"In the hospitals, I saw many patients with severely swollen throats—far worse than when the pandemic demon crowds invaded Practitioner Su's throat. It is life-threatening. These patients are on the brink of death, struggling between existence and non-existence. At this moment, status, wealth, and age no longer matter. All that matters is taking one more breath. This scene is a heavy, crushing blow to humanity. I think of how, all this time, Practitioner Su has been working so diligently to overcome every obstacle and break through every barrier, all to bring Namo Amituofo to the forefront to save the world and save everyone's lives. We are still waiting. Is it because the blessings of the people are not yet sufficient?"

"At this moment, I am more convinced than ever that Practitioner Su's perspective—and our own—is correct. Only Namo Amituofo can save us from this pandemic that has caused such massive death and injury. I will continue to hold my post and exert my utmost effort to help resolve this crisis."

Xiubi speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. I am Xiubi. After seeing the suffering caused by the pandemic in this great nation today under the guidance of Practitioner Su, I am even more certain that a person's positive mental note is the only way to be saved. Life and death are separated by a mere thread. Once a person dies, all their worldly efforts—their wealth, fame, and status—cannot be taken with them. All that remains is a wandering spirit, still carrying the pain and sorrow of their illness. You can see these spirits everywhere in the hospitals. I believe that if human eyes could see the state of these spirits, they would be terrified to death, for they are densely packed in every corner of the hospital. People are dying from this pandemic at every moment; life is just that fragile. We hear the cries of people begging for help everywhere, and seeing this, our hearts feel incredibly heavy."

The Only Path to Salvation

"I suddenly awakened to the fact that this pandemic was caused by the demon crowds. In the past, I probably would have shared in this 'glory,' but my heart has changed. I now feel a deep sorrow for the plight of humanity. It does not matter how I have changed; what matters is that, in the current situation, only Namo Amituofo can save everyone. This point is absolutely certain!"

"I am waiting for the arrival of the letter; this is the one hope for resolving this pandemic. I hope that the Three Souls, having seen these conditions, will be even more diligent and earnest. Whether the Buddha can come forth to save everyone and end this pandemic depends on whether the Three Souls have the perseverance, the determination, and enough compassion. We will do our utmost to assist them."

Namo Amituofo.