In the previous episode, we introduced the book, “Evidence for Reincarnation: 100 Cases of the Dong People Who Recall Past Lives.” It provides a comprehensive account of Li Changzhen’s work with 100 “Reincarnators” from the area of Pingyang, and dozens of surrounding rural villages. From an early age, these individuals could vividly recall their past names, previous residences, memories of previous lives, and even the circumstances of their deaths. Some were even able to reunite with their past-life families, continuing their karmic bonds. Because of this, Pingyang has earned the title “Reincarnation Village.”
The book has been available on Amazon. com and quickly gained international attention, particularly among those seeking to understand the cosmic laws of reincarnation. Based on 100 documented cases, the author presents four analytical charts detailing: variations in gender, the relationship between the reincarnator and their spiritual guides, the wait time before reincarnation, and the causes of premature death. These insights offer a more structured perspective on the cyclical journey of the soul. While cases of reincarnation and past-life memories have been documented worldwide, the individuals featured in this book are particularly extraordinary. Not only do they remember their past lives, but they also recall the intermediate stage between death and rebirth – a rare and profound glimpse into the mysteries of the afterlife.
One particularly remarkable case is the mysterious story of twin sisters Wu Shicai and Wu Shihang. In their past lives, Wu Shicai was known as Shi Boi Sheng, while Wu Shihang was called Yao Boi La. At that time, they were not siblings but inseparable best friends from the same village. After enduring harsh scoldings from their parents, they made a heartbreaking pact to end their lives together by consuming poison.
Years later, a reporter visited the home of Wu Jucong and his wife in Pingyang Village for an interview. The hostess recalled a peculiar experience: just days before giving birth, she heard news of two young friends who had tragically taken their own lives by drinking pesticide. During labor, she had repeated visions of two young women following her into the house. When she finally gave birth, she was astonished to find that she had given birth to twin girls. At the time, she didn’t think much of it, but as the sisters grew older, they began recalling vivid memories from their past lives –describing how they had consumed the poison, collapsed in the tea oil field, and were later buried.
The most astonishing moment came when their past-life parents learned about them and came to visit. The sisters instantly recognized them, rushing into their arms as if reuniting with long-lost family members. They clung to them, reluctant to part. As more people from their previous neighborhood arrived, the twins recounted numerous stories from their past lives with remarkable accuracy, as if the events had just happened yesterday. Moved by these undeniable memories, their past-life parents accepted them as the reincarnations of their daughters and showered them with love. The sisters remained deeply connected to their past-life family, often visiting their former home to spend time with their elderly parents and relive the warmth of familial love.
The next extraordinary case of reincarnation is that of Wu Xiangyun. According to his family, in his past life, he was his own grandfather, Shi Qingzhong, a farmer from Longcheng Town who passed away in 1999 due to stomach cancer. Shi Qingzhong bore a distinct scar on his left wrist from a knife injury sustained while carving bamboo. Astonishingly, when Xiangyun was born, he had a birthmark in the exact same spot, resembling the scar from his previous life. Even more incredibly, his grandmother, Wei Yuehua – Shi Qingzhong’s wife in his past life – recognized her grandson as the reincarnation of her late husband.
A particularly shocking incident occurred when Xiangyun was just two years old. One day, after being scolded and spanked by his mother for misbehaving, he burst into tears and cried out, “Mom, you’re hitting your dad! I treated you so well in my past life, and now you’re punishing me!” His mother was taken aback but remained skeptical. However, Xiangyun went on to name relatives from his past life – people from his maternal grandfather’s side – whom he had never met. The most astonishing revelation came when he mentioned a second name that Shi Qingzhong had once used. His grandmother, Wei Yuehua, was deeply shaken when she confirmed that her late husband did, in fact, have a rarely known second name: “Shi An Dou.” As Xiangyun grew older, his past-life memories became even more vivid. He recalled his childhood mischief and, in an unbelievable moment, led his family up a mountain to precisely locate the grave from his past life –despite never having been there before.
The final reincarnation story in today’s program is about a young boy from the Wu family, who had vivid past-life memories from an early age. What made his case extraordinary was his claim that he had once been a white pig-person. By the time he was two or three, his unusual knowledge began to surprise those around him. Whenever he saw farmers gathering pig-people feed, he would caution them: “That one’s too bitter! That one’s too spicy! If you pick too much, the pig-people won’t eat it!” The adults laughed, dismissing his words as mere childish nonsense.
However, the real shock came when the boy encountered a local butcher named Rong. Each time he saw him, he would flee in terror. Villagers, curious about his fear, eventually asked him why. That’s when he revealed that, in his past life, he had been a large white pig-person raised at his grandfather’s home. He then recounted a haunting memory: one day, butcher Rong arrived with a buyer. Sensing danger, he, as a pig-person in a previous life, desperately ran up a hill behind the house but was ultimately caught, slaughtered, and sold for meat. The revelation stunned the village, and soon, everyone affectionately began calling him “Little White Pig.” Most remarkably, upon hearing the story, butcher Rong was deeply shaken. Overcome with guilt, he made a solemn vow to give up butchery forever, never taking another life again.
These extraordinary stories serve as profound reminders of the endless cycle of birth and death, where past actions shape future destinies. They reveal how karmic bonds extend beyond lifetimes and how the suffering of sentient beings continues unless one finds a way to transcend it.
Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) compassionately offered insight into how we can be liberated from this cycle and attain true freedom.
“I would advise again: all the Buddhist followers, if you did not choose any other method in Buddhism to practice to save your soul, then you should recite Amitābha Buddha” all the time, all the time. Until even when you sleep, you eat, it’s only His name, and His scenery. If possible, you can find the sutra. You read it so you can visualize Amitābha Buddha’s Land, so that when you die, you will go there.
And you will immediately recognize that is the Land that you wanted to be born in, to be free forever. You may be in a lower level, but then you will never go back to the life and death cycle, and you’ll never go to hell. So please do that.”
Thank You, Most Beloved Master, for Your loving reminder of a simple yet powerful Buddhist practice that can help souls break free from samsara and attain eternal peace. May this serve as a reminder for us to remain humble and sincerely pray to the enlightened Master for our soul’s liberation, so that we may transcend the cycle of birth and death and find true freedom.
Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicide. We do not encourage self-harm in any form. Please seek support if needed.
