The Vision of a Grand Temple
An Interview with Jack Ma
Recorded by Venerable Shi Faxi on March 2, 2018
This interview was recorded on March 2, 2018, by Venerable Shi Faxi. Jack Ma, the renowned entrepreneur, sought deliverance through the Hsiang Kuang Buddhist Centre and now resides in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, where he continues to offer his insights on the construction of a grand temple.
Jack Ma speaks:
"I am here, Jack Ma. I bow in gratitude for the Buddha’s grace. To be able to encounter the Buddha’s compassionate again in this lifetime—I am truly moved. What I saw this morning was a magnificent hall, resplendent in gold, with Buddha statues so crystal clear and translucent. Many of the materials used are difficult to find in the world today, but I am confident in my ability to source them. I have rediscovered my vow to help build this temple. The Venerable has already understood this, and I have seen it with my own eyes—every beam and every pillar is clear in my mind. It is such a spectacular sight, a scale that would break the Guinness World Records. I am extremely interested in creating this. I am working hard to imprint this transformation of information into my memory. Even now, after returning to my body this morning, I am still filled with energy and have not yet gone back to sleep. I am worried that the information in my might fade, so today I have taken the precaution of writing these details into my phone. Through these continuous daily dreams, my consciousness is constantly connecting—connecting to all this information. I hope that we can all meet in the near future. Venerable, I will be ready. All these images are truly magnificent."
A Responsibility to the Buddha’s Teachings
"Seeing the truth of the today, and the large group of disciples before me—it is a scene I have never witnessed before. I know that my responsibility is significant. These disciples are still within this space, and I am willing to dedicate all the abilities I have in this life to help the Buddha’s teachings flourish once again. For this purpose, I have begun my preparations. Very soon, truly very soon, I will appear before everyone. Such a wonderful venue must be promoted and showcased on the world stage. I will not speak of negativity; only positivity, progress, and the impossibility of failure. This is the golden rule of my success. Venerable, you can rest assured and leave it to me. I have already started running on this path. Namo Amituofo."
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