Transforming the Darkest Realms
An Interview with Venerable Yongning on the Power of Chao Du
Recorded on February 6, 2023
This is a record of an interview with Venerable Yongning, who shares insights on the profound process of and the transformation of malevolent forces. Venerable Yongning currently resides in the of Ultimate Bliss. This account was recorded by the chief writer, Shi Fa-jing, on February 6, 2023.
Venerable Yongning speaks:
"Namo Amituofo. I am Venerable Yongning. The goodness within the human world possesses a remarkable capacity to spread and influence others, yet we must also acknowledge that the forces of evil are equally contagious, weaving their way through the collective of humanity.
When a heart that was originally pure and good is exposed to an environment where good and evil are hopelessly muddled, it begins to harbour evil thoughts. These thoughts act as a catalyst, drawing upon the negative from past lives, allowing them to manifest within the mind and ferment deep within the physical body.
The Interconnectedness of Heart and Environment
The magnetic field of any given region is constantly shifting, dictated entirely by the state of the human heart. When the hearts of the people are filled with goodness, the magnetic field naturally becomes harmonious and bright. Conversely, when the hearts of the people are filled with malice, they inevitably drag the environment down with them, causing it to become complex, dark, and suffocating. There is an absolute, undeniable influence at play here.
Today, I, Yongning, descended into a space of extreme evil. This realm was entirely populated by demon crowds. They were actively controlling human beings, interfering with their hearts, and ensuring that the people living there existed in a state of perpetual unease and terror. The most tragic part is that these people were entirely unaware of their own suffering. They did not realise they were living in fear; they simply drifted through their days, intoxicated by their own delusions, living lives that were profoundly blind and empty.
A Descent into the Realm of Shadows
Practitioner Su’s Buddha-light suddenly illuminated this dark, oppressive space. The demon crowds all looked up, startled by the sudden appearance of this brilliant golden light. They had no idea what was happening. Then, they heard the resonant, powerful sound of the Buddha-name chanting. They quickly realised it was the power of the Buddha, but because they were a group of demons who did not know Practitioner Su, they were unaware that it was she who had brought this golden light and the Buddha-name to deliver the beings trapped in this space.
The Radiance of Practitioner Su
I watched as the power of the Buddha entered the realm. The once pitch-black space began to undergo a miraculous transformation. The spirits trapped within this realm of extreme evil, touched by the Buddha-light and the power of the Buddha, slowly had their inherent goodness awakened. They were naturally influenced by this righteous power. Even if the goodness within their hearts had been reduced to a mere flicker, the power of the Buddha was able to expand it.
Eventually, they began to shed the layers of evil they had accumulated. They started to chant Namo Amituofo. At first, the chanting was awkward and uncomfortable, but as they continued, they felt an increasing sense of -. A rare, beautiful smile appeared on every face. Their once-wicked expressions began to soften and change. Very quickly, as the Buddha-light shone down upon them once more, they followed the sound of the Buddha-name and departed, no longer bound to that realm of extreme evil.
A Global Effort for Salvation
The entire Earth is undergoing a transformation. The Chao Du performed by the of Practitioner Su is slowly changing the magnetic fields in every corner of the globe. She is helping all the spirits trapped in these various spaces to escape and find salvation. Within these spaces, just as in the human world, both good and evil exist. Many of these spaces are just like the one I encountered today—they are realms of extreme evil, possessing powerful, malevolent forces. But no matter how deep the evil, the moment the Buddha-light shines down, the power of the Buddha can immediately transform them, helping them to rediscover the goodness that was always inherent within them.
I, Yongning, deeply admire the Chao Du performed by the Dharma Body of Practitioner Su. It is changing the Earth’s magnetic field, one small step at a time. Even if we cannot yet see obvious changes in the human world, in the spiritual realms, countless spirits are being saved in great numbers. This is significantly altering the magnetic field of the Earth, and this is something that I, Yongning, can clearly see.
The Circle of
Furthermore, the Circle the Earth team, called upon by Practitioner Su, continues to be travelling around the globe. They are all spirits—many are sages who have descended from the Western Pure Land, along with all the spirits who have been led to the Western Pure Land by Practitioner Su. They have all joined this magnificent team, chanting Namo Amituofo 24/7 as they circle the Earth. Any spirit in any space who has the karmic affinity to hear the sound of the Buddha-name now has the opportunity to escape their confinement and be saved.
The power of the Buddha’s teachings is truly inconceivable. It requires all of us to work together to propagate it. If one person chants, if ten people chant, if a hundred people chant—everyone is chanting together to turn the Earth toward the True Teachings. This allows the Earth, which was originally dragged down by heavy karma, to gradually transform its karma. All human beings who share this collective karma can, as a result, avoid disaster.
The Core of the Earth
The core of the Earth is the human heart. The transformation of the human heart is of the utmost importance. Practitioner Su is also leading this change in the human heart. When the hearts of all people turn toward goodness, the Earth will surely be different. Let us all work together, moving toward this goal, spreading thoughts of goodness, widely propagating the True Teachings, and making the vow to save all beings and rescue the Earth.
Namo Amituofo."
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