This interview features Steve Jobs, who sought deliverance at the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre in Australia. Having found his way to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, he now resides there and shares his insights on the cosmic significance of the Great Assembly. This testimony was recorded on August 19, 2019, by the chief writer, Shi Faxin.
Steve Jobs speaks:
". I am Steve Jobs. When the Buddha’s words are spoken, the sentient beings throughout the vast void are already listening and waiting. The timing and the conditions of these events are precise; wherever the karmic affinity falls, the fourfold assembly must adapt accordingly. Practice and the work of saving beings must advance hand in hand. Practitioner Su and the members of the fourfold assembly have been working tirelessly, running here and there to prepare the venue, all for the sake of uniting the great cause of deliverance.
When the vow to move forward remains steadfast, resources from all directions will naturally converge to facilitate the mission. After all, the hosting of this Great Dharma Assembly is not limited to the human world; it extends throughout the entire universe. The scope of the deliverance performed by Practitioner Su is as vast as the reach of her . Within the Dharma assembly, the unified heart of everyone present allows countless sentient beings to feel and respond to the energy. The opening of these infinite spaces connects with the patriarchs and venerable masters, the Bodhisattvas of the universe, and all of us in the human world. Even a single thought of compassion can help sentient beings find their way to liberation.
The Resonance of Human Turmoil
Look at the current state of the human world—the chaos and the instability. This has created a vibration among the sentient beings in the spirit realm. You could say that the agitation of these countless spirits makes the human world feel uneasy; the two are mutually reinforcing, creating the restlessness we see today. If you were to conduct a survey today to determine which countries are the most suitable for human survival and which are the least, it is actually quite simple to understand: the places that are the least polluted are the most suitable for life.
In places where technology is highly advanced and the standard of living is high, human thinking becomes increasingly complex. People’s hearts become cluttered with hidden burdens. It is not that the human world must be this way, but rather that people are influenced by their environment and begin to build walls to protect themselves. Many habits that should not exist have entered their , and through constant use, these have become second nature. This is how the world has come to look the way it does today.
The Environmental Backlash
The more intense the negative traits of the human world become, the more the underlying foundation is controlled by darkness. A single crack in the heart invites countless shadows to gather, leading to a steady descent. The shifting of the earth’s crust, the typhoons, the tsunamis—these are all manifestations of the negative energy accumulated by this darkness. To the human world, these are environmental backlashes, yet people remain unaware that the true cause originates from within their own hearts.
Why do these people die in this typhoon? Why does that group perish from this virus? The laws of and cause and effect are inescapable. One must ask: has the heart itself become corrupted? The worldly realm today is severely lacking in proper education. The compassionate heart of Practitioner Su has moved the Buddha to come and teach the world. The establishment of this Great Dharma Assembly is undoubtedly helping to resolve the disasters across the universe.
A Call to Diligent Practice
The fourfold assembly is giving their heart and their full effort, without any other distractions. Now, they must simply focus on diligent practice, each fulfilling their own duties. They must remain still, yet active—moving without attachment. When the Dharma assembly begins, they will be ready to perform the for ten thousand spirits.
