The Temple Manifested in Space
An Interview with Venerable Yongning
Recorded on May 3, 2018
This is a record of an interview with Venerable Yongning, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre in Australia. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This account reflects upon his observations of the temple's spiritual manifestation. Recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fajing, on May 3, 2018.
Venerable Yongning speaks:
"Namo Amituofo. I am Venerable Yongning. It is a profound honour to share my observations of the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre, a place that transcends the ordinary boundaries of this world. Let me tell you, the sight of this place is something that words can barely capture.
The Banner of the Pure Land School
High above, a massive banner flutters in the sky, emblazoned with the words 'Pure Land School Headquarters.' It is unmistakable—this is the Hsiang Kuang Pure Land Buddhist Centre in Australia. When the spirits see this banner, they are drawn to it like moths to a flame, gathering rapidly from all directions. It is a truly magnificent sight to behold. The temple stands firm and steady, its presence radiating a power that shakes the ten directions. It naturally commands the respect and awe of all who gaze upon it. Such architecture is simply not to be found in the world today; it is a structure that has manifested directly from the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. Think about it—a temple from the Pure Land appearing in this world!
A Temple Manifested in Space
This temple sits daily within the space of this world, a spiritual reality that the spirits can see with absolute clarity. It waits only for the right conditions—the gathering of karmic causes and effects—to fully manifest its purpose as a sanctuary for the salvation of the world. Venerable Wuren resides within the temple, day after day, delivering profound lectures on the . Those who hear these teachings and gain benefit are naturally saved. It is a process of such grace and precision, a true .
The Path to the Western Land
Above the temple, the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss is ever-present. The spirits are gently lifted by the radiant Buddha-light and guided to be reborn in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss. This place is truly extraordinary, beyond anything the human mind can conceive. If the people of this world could only grasp the immense value of this centre, they would surely cherish it with every fibre of their being. It is a rare treasure in this age of decline.
The temple is now reaching out to the world, driven by the singular goal of saving more sentient beings. Its very existence is dedicated to gathering those from both the human realm and the underworld, with the primary mission of saving the world from suffering. I am filled with deep gratitude for the of Practitioner Su. It is only through her selfless heart that the world has been blessed with such a holy site for liberation. I sincerely hope that everyone in this world will have the opportunity to visit this place, for in doing so, they may find the path to be reborn in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Namo Amituofo."
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