Disclaimer:
I am layman Buddhist/pagan.
The summary is based on what I perceive is 'important' in the book.
Conversation in between Deity JiGong, Yang Sheng and Prison Guard
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.
FOURTH VISIT TO THE PRISON OF HEART-WRENCHING
Narrated by JiGong: There are quite number of people not interested in gainful employment for their own advancement but spend their time in gambling to pass their days. Due to bad contacts, people become useless, squandered their time and thus, lead to series of thefts, robberies and swindlings. Lewdness is most serious as people do not understand the meaning of shame. Some women leave their homes without knowledge of their husbands in order to have sexual enjoyment. This is more or less like the sin of gambling.
Side note: This trip coincide with Hungry Ghost Festival, YangSheng noted many of souls (less sinful ones) in high spirit where the souls (less sinful) enjoying themselves by eating various food offerings and collecting burnt paper money.
A case of a businessman/traveller
Had met undesirable people, addicted to gambling. Gambling everyday, lost a lot, deeply in debt, resulted in unable to give family money and their up-keep. Met accident and resulted in death. Noted the lifespan shortened by 5 years. Had been sentenced 13 years in this Prison.
A case of a housewife
By nature unprincipled and even after marriage, continue to have affairs/association with opposite sex without knowledge of husband. Had heart attack when 54 years old and died. Had been sentenced in this prison for 20 years.
For further details, please visit Journey #35
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