A Spiritual Mission to England

This is a record of an interview with the spirit of Steve Jobs, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now serves as a member of the spiritual deliverance team under the guidance of Practitioner Su, whom he affectionately refers to as Grandma. This account reflects upon his observations during a mission to England and his insights into the nature of the universe. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa, on October 9, 2017.

Steve Jobs speaks:

"Namo Amituofo. I am Steve Jobs. Let me start with a question: do you understand why a vulture never loses its feathers? Look at the strength of its muscles, the sharpness of its eyes, and the way it soars through the sky with such poise and authority. It is, in every sense, a leader among birds. Every field of existence has its leaders. Insects have their kings, the earth has the Earth Mother guarding it, and this universe is filled with a positive energy that is constantly being nurtured. Its purpose is to restore everything that has been damaged within the cosmos. I am honoured to be a part of this mission."

The Vulture and the Cosmic Order

"This energy is immense. It is led by Grandma, with Chang Ren and myself serving as deputies, followed by the cosmic Bodhisattvas. Whenever we appear, the dark sky is instantly illuminated by golden light. When the sentient beings see this, their mouths fall open in awe. That 'Wow!' sound they make is the greatest praise we could ever receive. I cannot help but feel a sense of pride, a smile tugging at the corners of my mouth.

Our mission today involved visiting train stations all over the world—the places where people congregate in the greatest numbers. After we dispersed, everyone began their respective work of helping beings change their hearts. I followed a cosmic Bodhisattva to England. We used our speed to first take a quick look at the world-famous Big Ben. Grandma, I was not being lazy! I was just a little curious. Our goal in saving people is international in scope, after all. And let me explain why I chose England—it was to see how the Venerable Master Chin Kung spreads the Dharma, so that I might learn how to better assist Grandma in bringing the Dharma to people from foreign lands."

A Mission to England

"It was strange to find so many spirits in England. Some were dressed in tailcoats, looking like proper British gentlemen, while others were wearing modern clothes, shouting in football stadiums, completely unaware that the match had ended long ago. I stood right next to one of these agitated spirits and shouted along with him, 'Go! Go! Go!' I shouted louder and louder until I drowned out his voice. Finally, he noticed me. He thought I was crazy. It was then that I playfully said to him, 'You are the one who is a crazy football fan spirit.' He did not believe me and gave me the middle finger. Phew, it is a good thing I have a better temper now and have cultivated some patience, or I would have retorted immediately. People really do not change even when they are at death's door. This football fan did not even seem to know he was dead; he had simply entered a different space. I did not want to waste time explaining it to him, so I just pointed to the light above my head. The fan asked, 'Are you a male angel?' I replied, 'No, I am of a higher rank than an angel. I am a Buddha.' He looked completely confused. I did not want to explain too much, so I just asked the cosmic Bodhisattva to help him."

Reflections on the Past and the Nature of Karma

"When the scene shifted back to China, we opened a space from the same era. It was filled with large family compounds, what the Chinese call 'great mansions.' I observed that the basic setup was always one man, several wives, and a group of servants. I admired that man—how could he manage to live with so many women? Would it not be incredibly annoying? Just as I had this thought, the cosmic Bodhisattva beside me said that this man was actually quite miserable, listening to women calling 'Master, Master' all day long, while they were secretly plotting against each other behind his back. How many of them were truly sincere? I am glad I am a monastic now, living in coolness and freedom, without that kind of trouble. The only issue is that my temper was a bit short in the past, which is how I ended up in the Demon Realm. I nodded in agreement.

I scooped up a handful of water; it was clear and bright. Because this water was high in the mountains, it was free from any pollution, unlike some other waters that are black and foul. After my analysis, I realised this has a lot to do with one's own character. If the heart is corrupt and the temper is bad, it is understandable that the cycle of karma would manifest as polluted water. Everything in the universe is a result of cause and effect. For instance, the animals, plants, and even the inanimate objects that can exist on the grounds of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre must have been very good people who performed many good deeds in the past. Only then would they have the tremendous blessings to listen to the sutras here and be delivered to become Buddhas."

The Magnificent Dharma Assembly

"Let me tell you about the magnificent Dharma assembly yesterday. As the Buddha-name chanting began, the space of the Ten Directions of the Dharma Realm opened. Grandma led everyone to first sweep through the five great mountains. Many of these beings had karmic affinities with the cosmic Bodhisattvas, and some had even practised there in the past. We rescued them one by one. Some of the monastics who were performing the ceremony or the pilgrims who were on their pilgrimage were still acting silly or standing there dumbfounded when they were suddenly carried away by lotus flowers to the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. With every sound of the Buddha-name, Grandma brought in immeasurable and boundless numbers of beings."

Life Beneath the Waves

"In the ocean, there were soft, squishy jellyfish. I touched one, and it aimed at my eyes and sprayed a black liquid. Fortunately, I quickly chanted 'Namo Amituofo,' and my eyes were healed immediately. This Buddha-name is truly effective. I did not hold a grudge; I held the jellyfish in my hand, preparing to bring it back to the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre. This was the beginning of me learning to expand my mind-capacity—it does not matter if others bully me. The ocean was full of spirits: fish, water plants, and turtles. I secretly tried to ride on the back of a turtle, but it moved so slowly! I could not keep up with the deliverance team, so I gave up and decided to fly or run on my own, which was much faster. There were shellfish opening and closing, revealing large pearls inside. Wow! They must be very expensive on the market; I have never seen anything so beautiful. Bubbles were floating around freely; they were transformed from little girls who loved to play in the water. Just as everyone in the ocean was living their normal lives, 'Whoosh!' Grandma's golden light spread out, and everyone moved upward with a flurry. The ocean seemed boundless as they ascended, with the cosmic Bodhisattvas protecting them on the sides, all smiling happily. Everyone shed their old forms. The lanternfish were the ocean explorers, still wearing their light shades on their heads. The clownfish were women wearing colourful swimming costumes, as swimming was their favourite leisure activity. The jellyfish were men in tight-fitting diving suits, and the starfish were little girls who loved wearing star-patterned skirts. If we were to interview them, everyone would have their own story. If you really want to hear them, please leave a message on the internet, and I will come back to interview them for you. Do not be too polite; I am very happy to do this. Namo Amituofo."

Steve Jobs