Disclaimer:
I am layman Buddhist/pagan.
The summary is based on what I perceive is 'important' in the book.
If there is contradiction of meaning convey, the book prevails.
There are times I might questioning parts of the points inside the book doesn't mean I don't believe it. I need enlightenment on the doubts that I raise.
VISIT TO THE PRISON WITH THE LAKE OF MIRE EXCREMENT AND URINE
Opening: Human must continually undergo birth, death and rebirth. Birth and rebirth is beyond control of human beings. By doing good deeds, it can avoid transmigration of souls.
Dung and Urine Pool of Hades
The pool so large like a sea.
Those offences committed are:-
1) Prostitutes - earn money by selling their bodies
2) Pimps - cheated girls and seduce them to become prostitutes
3) Smugglers and tricksters
4) Those who use placenta of newborn babies as tonic for health and rejuvenation
5) Swindlers and cheats
6) Gangsters
7) Deliberate bankrupts
8) Unscrupulous building contractors - stealing materials, exploit workers
9) Middleman earning colossal profits
10) Shareholders vanishing with the funds of commerce
11) Bankers embezzling money
12) False witness who said black was white
13) Usurers charging prohibitive interest
Dung and urine will be swallowed or breathed into stomach when the souls inhale and exhale.
For further details, please visit Journey #11
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