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 OF ICE
Stretch of wilderness, no sign of life, no fresh and green trees, just a few branches in expense of whiteness. Barren, throughout the year snow falls.
A row of cells built of wood and painted black. On the roof is the immaculate white of snowflakes. In front, two stakes support a board with this inscription “Prison of Ice”. Opposite the prison, A narrow alley that joins with the cells.
No enclosure/furniture. Not necessary because it is cold and limbs of souls are numbed that the souls hardly move or escape.
The Prison of Ice is located between two mountains. In the background, there are lakes which look like swimming pools stretching long distance. In the lakes, many young men and women are seen in underwear, the lower part of their bodies immersed and hidden by ice. One and all, they look blue with cold, their lips are black, their arms trembling. They have neither strength left for crying, nor for groaning.
Offences committed
1) Those who cheat people who entrust their property to them for safe-keeping
2) Procurers and pimps who demand large sum of money for release of prostitutes etc from bondage
3) People who too showy, spend recklessly and lavishly
4) Those who prefer to spend on more expensive dresses to show they had a lot money rather than help poor and needy
5) Females who take pleasure to go scantily dressed thus exposing their bodies
6) Live on nude bodies and sexual intercourse
For further details, please visit Journey #14
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