21A-2000 18022000 – Pray to the CREATOR

Date: 13 Feb 2000.

Location: Xian Sheng’s house, Taman Melawati.

(A) There are no bad days, including the day of our passing [00:03 – 05:05]

Xian Sheng announced that they will be conducting ‘Chook Fook’ or a prayer for blessings for the recently deceased followers, namely, Bro Yong Khoon Sang, Bro Ng Foong Huat, Sis Tan Sue Kee, and Bro Ong Swee Tow.
Xian Sheng has mentioned on multiple occasions that the most important purpose for us on Earth is to pray to the CREATOR in order to save our souls.
Xian Sheng stated that followers of Baitiangong are very fortunate as they have accomplished one year’s worth of good deeds. He asked them to reflect upon their good fortune, as they were presented with three opportunities to perform good deeds on the 28th, 1st, and 5th of the Chinese Lunar month. They were given the chance to pray for the four deceased followers on these three days.
We pray for the deceased as follows: GOD, please forgive them, pardon them, and lessen their sins. If deserving, please grant them a good place in Heaven. We were given three opportunities, and we have completed three acts of goodness.
Xian Sheng proceeded to ask for a show of hands to see how many followers present had completed all three acts of goodness, followed by two acts of goodness, and finally one act of goodness. At the very least, some of them were able to accomplish one act of goodness. He congratulated them for their good fortune.
Xian Sheng asked the followers to reflect on what transpired during the obsequy of Bro Yong Khoon Sang on the 28th day of the Chinese lunar month. On the same day, another funeral procession took place in the adjacent parlour, but the attendance was significantly minimal. Xian Sheng attributed this to the long-standing taboo in Chinese tradition, which believes that attending a funeral during the Chinese New Year period could bring bad luck and negatively impact the fortunes of the family in the coming year. Even their friends avoided attending the funeral due to this taboo.
On the first day of the Chinese New Year, Xian Sheng pointed out that the situation was even worse for the funeral of an old lady adjacent to ours, as he did see a single attendee. Xian Sheng questioned why the obsequy of Bro Ng Foong Huat was packed with Baitiangong followers, while the funeral of the old lady was completely devoid of any attendees. Once again, this was attributed to the Chinese taboo of believing in bad fortune associated with attending funerals during the auspicious period of the Chinese New Year.
Xian Sheng heard that they would show up on the fourth day of the Chinese New Year to conduct the funeral. He wondered if the funeral caretakers would embalm the body using chemicals or add more dry ice to preserve it and delay decomposition. Otherwise, the flesh would turn rotten and emit a terrible odour after four days.
That is why in Baitiangong, our second Spiritual Guideline, ‘Fear nothing except the CREATOR,’ holds great importance. It guides us not to fear any taboos or superstitions.
Furthermore, in Baitiangong, we recognise and regard every day as a good day. We do not subscribe to the traditional belief that Chinese New Year holds special significance as a good day, as we consider every day to be equally good.
There are no inherently bad days, including the day of our passing. The reason why we consider our death day a good day is that we hold the understanding that “We live to go through an examination in life, and we die to live.”
Xian Sheng emphasised this doctrine to underscore the importance of recognising our death day as a good day, as it signifies the liberation of our soul from our Earthly plane to truly start living.

(B) None of you would know each other after death [05:06 – 12:28]

Xian Sheng explained that once a soul departs from the body after physical death, the most critical factor is the destination of the soul. There are two, three, or perhaps four potential outcomes for the soul.
The swiftest and preferable outcome would be immediate reincarnation. Nevertheless, it is imperative to contemplate the specific location where the soul would reincarnate. The soul might reincarnate in a realm where nobody prays to the CREATOR, a realm where everyone prays to the CREATOR or a realm where the inhabitants pray to something other than the CREATOR. Hence, the destination of our soul’s immediate reincarnation after death holds great significance.
Xian Sheng urged the followers to engage in deep introspection regarding his statement on immediate reincarnation and the specific location to where their souls would reincarnate. Unless they do not believe in reincarnation.
However, researchers have compiled numerous documented pieces of evidence regarding reincarnation, including the book ‘Many Lives, Many Masters’ that Xian Sheng had read to the followers. In this book, Dr Brian Weiss explains that as a psychiatrist, he aided a patient in addressing the source of her anxiety and panic attacks through hypnotherapy. During the course of multiple hypnotherapies, Catherine (not her real name) disclosed that she had experienced more than 80 past lives (86 past lives).
During a deep hypnotherapy session, Catherine revealed that in one of her past lives, she had undergone execution by hanging or beheading. While Xian Sheng couldn’t recall the precise details, he was informed by one of the followers that it had been a beheading. Many of Catherine’s phobias and ailments stem from these past-life experiences, which she has carried over. For instance, as a result of her previous beheading experience, she experiences panic attacks when wearing clothes with tight necklines or sleeping with a blanket covering her neck, leading her to tear at them. It was due to these various ailments and phobias that Catherine sought the assistance of Dr Brian Weiss.
Xian Sheng informed the followers that Sis Geraldine Yap from Klang had written a letter inviting Dr Brian Weiss to visit Xian Sheng. Unfortunately, he did not reply to our letter. Xian Sheng is uncertain whether Dr Brian Weiss received our letter or if he was simply too busy due to his commitments as a psychotherapist.
Xian Sheng would like him to conduct past life regressions on the followers to find out about their past lives as he is interested in recording them too. Once again, Xian Sheng expressed his regrets that Dr Brian Weiss did not reply or provide any response.
Dr Brian Weiss had a few individuals assisting him in investigating Catherine’s past life events. Dr Brian Weiss was affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida when he provided treatment to Catherine. Dr Brian Weiss conducted multiple hypnotherapy sessions with Catherine and documented that she had experienced 86 distinct previous lives.
Although Catherine had relived and experienced numerous past life events, it was during a particular session that acknowledging the experience had a curative effect, ultimately putting an end to all her anxieties and panic attacks. The symptoms of her anxieties were so severe that she struggled to sleep peacefully or function like an ordinary person. The hypnotherapy sessions successfully alleviated the traumas that had been haunting her from her past lives. Xian Sheng concluded his discussion about Catherine by urging the followers to deeply contemplate the vicious cycle of reincarnation.
Returning to the subject of immediate reincarnation after death, Xian Sheng inquired if the followers desired to be reincarnated. He recalled that some followers expressed their preference to be reincarnated again. Several female followers specifically mentioned their desire to be reincarnated as males. Xian Sheng mentioned that their wishes might be granted. Likewise, some male followers expressed their wish to be reincarnated as females, as they said that males had to struggle and work hard to provide for their families, while females typically stayed at home. Similarly, Xian Sheng mentioned that their wish to be females might be granted in their next reincarnation.
Xian Sheng enquired with the followers whether, in the multiple past life reincarnations of Catherine, she had experienced life as both males and females. He affirmed that she had indeed lived multiple lives sometimes as husband to women and sometimes as wife to men.
Xian Sheng explained that individuals can reincarnate into various roles, which is why he had previously mentioned that the son does not know his father and the father does not know his son after death. Refer to 13C-2000 C2.
Xian Sheng made a statement that Jesus personally mentioned that the father does not know his son and the son does not know his father after death.
Xian Sheng stated that his statement about the son not knowing his father and the father not knowing his son after death is true. He had prior knowledge of this and shared it with someone. Similarly, the husband does not know his wife, and the wife does not know her husband after death. Xian Sheng added, “None of you would know each other after death.”
Xian Sheng asked the followers for their opinion on who is older in a scenario where the son has been reincarnated 100, 200, or even 300 times, while the father has been reincarnated 80 times. He answered that naturally, the son would be considered older as he has undergone hundreds of reincarnations compared to his father’s 80.
Xian Sheng stated that the followers should make an effort to understand the cycle of reincarnation, as they are fortunate to be followers of Baitiangong, while non-Baitiangong followers may never truly grasp it. Xian Sheng emphasised the importance of understanding the reincarnation cycle and through Spiritual Meditation, followers can request the CREATOR to provide them with the opportunity to gain an understanding of reincarnation.

(C) All of you present here have been reincarnated [12:29 – 15:58]

On the topic of silent meditation, Xian Sheng emphasised that husbands and wives, siblings, parents and their adult children must sit separately from one another. They should refrain from thinking about anything, which is why it is recommended for close family members to sit apart. This ensures that they can focus solely on their meditation without distractions from their family members.
If individuals are granted the opportunity to witness their previous lives during meditation, it would help them realise that humans must undergo reincarnation.
Xian Sheng made the following revelation: “All of you present here have been reincarnated.”
The main purpose why we pray to the CREATOR is to avoid further reincarnation and break free from the cycle of reincarnation.
Humans will continue to reincarnate as long as they do not realise the existence of the CREATOR or accept the CREATOR. The cycle of reincarnation will persist until the time they finally realise the existence of the CREATOR. Only then will they have the opportunity to go to Heaven and ideally break this indefinite cycle.
When it comes to the subject of reincarnation, it is important to take the time to understand and appreciate how it works. Some individuals reincarnate immediately after their physical death on Earth, while others may need to experience suffering in Hell for their sins before being reincarnated. Additionally, some are reincarnated with a specific purpose or task to fulfil.
Hence, there exist various types of reincarnation. Among these types, the most favourable is the reincarnation of a soul with a specific mission.
However, the most important and desirable outcome is to leave the Plane of Earth and cease reincarnation altogether.
Reincarnating back to the Plane of Earth entails facing numerous trials and tribulations.
Making a living is not easy, as our actions and choices are often met with disagreement and differing opinions. We may say our action is right but others would say it is wrong. Some may perceive our actions as right, while others may perceive them as wrong.
However, Xian Sheng emphasised that there is no right or wrong as everything is subjective and dependent on the observer’s perspective towards us. According to Xian Sheng, the notions of right and wrong are shaped by how individuals perceive and interpret our actions. Therefore, even a single action, whether deemed right or wrong, can be viewed from various perspectives held by different individuals.
Xian Sheng concluded by reminding followers that they must try to understand reincarnation and the hardships that come with being reincarnated back to the Plane of Earth.
In light of this, he urged them to exert their best efforts to ensure that they break free from the Vicious Cycle of Reincarnation and never undergo it again.

(D) Hell is better than being a Roaming Soul [16:01 – 22:55]

Returning to the topic of potential outcomes after death, the soul could reincarnate to another dimension. The soul would be fortunate if it were to enter a positive dimension.
The soul could reincarnate into a negative dimension, as a Roaming Soul. This dimension is predominantly occupied by individuals who have taken their own lives by committing suicide. Within this dimension, the soul would see people making offerings of food as sacrifices to their deities or ancestors, yet they themselves are unable to partake in consuming them. This dimension primarily consists of Roaming Souls who chose suicide as an exit.
Additionally, there is a minority of souls who refuse to depart from the Plane of Earth after death. In reality, these souls would linger on the Plane of Earth for an extended duration, varying from a few years to several centuries.
There have been reports of road accidents where ten out of ten drivers involved disclosed that they attempted to swerve their cars in order to avoid colliding with a person standing on the road.
Xian Sheng referred to a certain section of an old road that connects Kuala Lumpur to Klang, located near a rubber plantation. Numerous accidents have been reported in that section of the old road, as drivers claimed to have seen the figure of a person consistently appearing on the road. Xian Sheng inquired if anyone could recall the incidents he was referring to.
The reports of such sightings have not only occurred on the old Klang road but in various other locations as well. Incidents of accidents continue to happen in these same areas, as drivers consistently claim to have witnessed a figure standing on the road.
Xian Sheng questioned how the victims could file a police report when all they could state was their attempt to avoid hitting a person standing on the road. Ultimately, an accident is an accident, and regardless of the circumstances, the drivers are considered at fault. Nevertheless, Xian Sheng confirmed the veracity of their accounts concerning the presence of figures on the road, as they have personally encountered Roaming souls or souls that chose to remain behind.
There is also a possibility that an individual had an accident and died at that very location. However, if the soul is unwilling to depart from the Plane of Earth, it may reside in a separate dimension, distinct from the one occupied by Roaming souls. This particular dimension could have certain connections or links to the Plane of Earth, allowing occasional sightings of these souls by individuals.
There are dimensions that have no links to our Earth dimension and are inhabited by humanoids similar to us. Some individuals have the ability to peer through the dimensional barrier and see these people. Naturally, these individuals are often labelled as foolish, lunatics, or crazy. Xian Sheng mentioned that they are not actually insane, as their eyes possess the capability to see beyond the dimensional veil, which our eyes are unable to do.
Xian Sheng provided an example from a 1999 movie called ‘The Sixth Sense’ which explores the concept of a boy with the ability to see deceased individuals in a different dimension. In the movie, a young girl who was killed and she refuses to move on as her death was mistakenly attributed to illness. The boy is deeply affected by what he sees and by the disbelief of the adults around him. A psychologist, portrayed by Bruce Willis, eventually comes to believe the boy after recognising similarities with a previous patient whom he had failed to help. He encouraged the boy to talk to the deceased and try to help them so that they would leave him in peace. The young girl, who was poisoned by her mother, wanted the boy to help her younger sister who faces a similar fate. Ultimately, the boy and the psychologist attend the young girl’s funeral, where the boy revealed to the father the truth about her death. This story depicts deceased individuals who remain on the Plane of Earth but exist in a different dimension because they are unwilling to move on.
Xian Sheng stressed that it is crucial for individuals who have passed away never to request for revenge for their own deaths, even if they were victims of murder. If they were to harbour a desire for vengeance, they would likely remain in a dimension parallel to the Plane of Earth, existing as Roaming Souls.
However, there is a cultural belief in the Chinese community that the deceased is dressed in red attire, symbolising their desire for revenge against their perpetrators. The key aspect lies not in the red attire but in the deceased’s refusal to move on as they desire revenge. While this cultural practice exists among the Chinese, its mechanics and underlying rationale remain unknown to them. The Chinese mindset of dressing the deceased in red so that they would seek revenge, such as by strangling their killer, is detrimental to the deceased.
If the deceased were to seek revenge by refusing to depart from the Plane of Earth, they would find themselves trapped in the dimension of Roaming Souls. Within this dimension, they would suffer a dreadful fate where they experience intense hunger but are unable to eat to satiate it. Xian Sheng asked the followers to contemplate the agonising sensation of perpetual hunger without any means to alleviate it.
In Baitiangong, we have a saying in Cantonese, “为生而食，食得几多. 为食而生，生得几长命” or “If we live to eat, how much can we eat? If we eat to live, how long can we live?” This saying encapsulates the understanding that there are inherent limitations to both our capacity for consumption and our lifespan.
In the case of souls who desire revenge after death, they would be condemned to an existence plagued by an insatiable hunger for an extremely long time but cannot eat. The intense feeling of hunger would drive them to madness, leading them to resort to desperate measures such as attempting to eat their own fingers. The suffering they experience due to the unrelenting hunger surpasses the combined agony of gastric pains, abdominal pains and muscle spasms. However, they remain tragically unable to alleviate their hunger.
Xian Sheng reminded the followers to avoid remaining on the dimensions parallel to the Plane of Earth through acts such as suicide and harbouring revengeful desires after death. He emphasised the importance of choosing to depart from Earth even if it means going to Hell, as the torment experienced in those parallel dimensions far exceeds the sufferings of Hell.

Note: Xian Sheng inadvertently confused the plot of the movie “The Sixth Sense” with another film, resulting in the presentation of incorrect details. Nonetheless, his intention was to convey that certain individuals possess the ability to perceive other dimensions through their eyes.

(E) You must make preparations to go to Heaven [22:55 – 30:31]

Xian Sheng continued with his explanation, stating that some individuals would go to Hell after death. Hell is a place of suffering, and the severity of the suffering can vary depending on the sins committed by each individual on Earth. If a person’s sins are grave, their sufferings in Hell will be proportionately heavier.
A person who tells lies would suffer punishment related to falsehood.
Sufferings in Hell exist in various forms. Xian Sheng provided an example of suffering in Hell. If individuals commit sins that warrant chopping off their hands, their punishment would involve self-mutilation, where the individual has to repeatedly chop their own hands hundreds of times in a day. To illustrate this, Xian Sheng suggested that we create a film starting with a scene showing an individual chopping off their hand and ending with that individual losing consciousness from exhaustion and blood loss. Assuming the clip lasts 10 minutes if we loop that clip and play it continuously, within 24 hours, that individual would have chopped their hand 144 times. If we are capable of simulating such a gruesome punishment using film editing, Hell would effortlessly manifest it into reality. That is only one example of the suffering in Hell.
Hence, not going to Hell after death would be the preferable option. If we do not wish to go to Hell and were offered the opportunity to be reincarnated in Limbo, that would be much preferable to Hell as Limbo is a place where individuals can realise the existence of the CREATOR.
Limbo provides individuals with the opportunity to know and realise the existence of the CREATOR, and if they accept and pray to the CREATOR, they would have a good chance of going to Heaven and breaking free from the Vicious Cycle of Reincarnation.
Heaven is the ultimate destination where individuals no longer need to be reincarnated. Souls suffering in Hell will eventually be reincarnated, which is why the majority of people are reincarnated from Hell.
In conclusion, Heaven is the best option for us, where we can escape the cycle of reincarnation and no longer need to be reincarnated on Earth.
Some individuals asked Xian Sheng what Heaven is like. He recalled a conversation with his friends from the Church, who would often joke about how boring Heaven must be and express their disinterest in going there after death. They joked that in Heaven, they would constantly encounter Priests and individuals devoid of humour and dressed from head to toe in plain white garments. But in Hell, they would have the opportunity to meet Marilyn Monroe in her alluring and revealing attire. 19A-2000 E19-E20. Xian Sheng advised his friends not to make light of these matters, but they persisted in joking about being able to play Mahjong in Hell. Xian Sheng commented on the absurdity of their jokes, questioning how they could play Mahjong if their fingers were severed.
Xian Sheng summarised that after a person passes away, their soul will inevitably go to a specific destination. The most desirable destination is Heaven.
In order to go to Heaven, one must prepare themselves to go to Heaven. This involves following the second and third Spiritual Guidelines: ‘Fear Nothing except the CREATOR’ and ‘Think Good, See Good, Hear Good, Speak Good, and Do Good’ respectively. However, in addition to these guidelines, one must also accept the CREATOR, who is the ultimate owner of Heaven and all and more than that.
Xian Sheng used himself as an example to illustrate this point. He is the owner of this house, and if he refuses to grant permission to Bro Chung Onn Soon, Bro Chung would not be able to enter his house. In order for Bro Chung to obtain permission, he would first need to recognise and acknowledge Xian Sheng as the owner of the house. Similarly, when it comes to the CREATOR, one must acknowledge the existence of the CREATOR and accept the CREATOR by praying to the CREATOR. There is no reason why the CREATOR would not admit them to enter HIS house, as both Heaven and Hell belong to the CREATOR.
The CREATOR is very magnanimous in creating Heaven for us. Xian Sheng reminded the followers, as he had mentioned many times before, that we should endeavour to earn the CREATOR’s magnanimity and avoid invoking HIS wrath.
It is important for us not to negotiate or impose any terms and conditions when it comes to praying to the CREATOR. Praying to the CREATOR must be unconditional, without any expectations or demands.
Xian Sheng emphasised that there is no guarantee that by praying to the CREATOR, we are automatically assured of a place in Heaven. Heaven is automatically and naturally determined by our actions and deeds on Earth.
Xian Sheng expressed that followers who desire to go to Heaven and pass away before him are particularly fortunate, as he would pray for them. However, he cautioned that he cannot pray for us indefinitely, as he would eventually return to the Plane of Nothing. He warned the followers that once he departs from Earth, he will no longer show the same sympathy towards our faults as he does in his present human form. There will be no more room for compromises or allowances as before. Therefore, it is imperative that the followers make their own preparations to go to Heaven.
Xian Sheng posed a question to the followers, asking them what preparations they needed to make.

(F) You have to know how to be a human being [30:31 – 36:09]

Xian Sheng explained how we should prepare ourselves to go to Heaven.
We must pray to the CREATOR twice daily. After reciting the prayer, we pray to the CREATOR, requesting for all the saints in the various planes of Heaven to ascend to higher planes. Xian Sheng asked us to consider carefully whether all the saints in Heaven would reciprocate and pray for us after our physical death if we pray for all of them.
Xian Sheng clarified that in this context, saints include individuals from Islam and Christianity, as well as those from Hinduism and Buddhism who eventually became saints. Regardless of their beliefs, whether they are Protestants, Catholics, Baitiangong followers, or adherents of any other religion, Xian Sheng asked the followers to pray for all the saints in Heaven as we are not biased.
Xian Sheng answered his question earlier, affirming that all the saints would indeed pray for us after we have passed away.
Xian Sheng concluded by stating that one of our preparations involves praying for all the saints in Heaven after we have recited our daily prayer.
After we request all the saints to ascend to higher planes, the next request is for forgiveness for all our ancestors, if they had committed any sins.
In the past, when Xian Sheng mentioned all our ancestors, he referred to our earliest ancestors originating from China to our parents in Malaysia. However, he has now expanded the definition of all our ancestors to include our ancestors who originated from Africa and migrated to China before eventually reaching our parents in Malaysia. A recent publication by the researchers of ‘The Chinese Human Genome Diversity Project’ in September 1998 (source: https://www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.95.20.11501) suggests the hypothesis that the ancestors of the Chinese migrated to Asia from Africa. Based on this study, Xian Sheng stated that the Chinese are also of African descent. Refer to 06A-2000 G2-G25.
Xian Sheng gladly proclaimed that he was correct when he asked the followers to treat everyone as brothers and sisters because genetics has proven that we share the same ancestry as Africans with black skin and therefore we are all brothers and sisters.
Xian Sheng made the statement during the early years of Baitiangong to treat everyone as brothers and sisters regardless of whether they were Africans or Americans and the genetic study revealed that Chinese ancestry originated from Africa, migrated to China, and eventually led to the presence of Chinese people in Malaysia.
When we pray for our ancestors, we are praying for the entire ancestral line starting from Africa. That is how far back we pray. We request the CREATOR to forgive, pardon and lessen their sins. And if they are deserving, to grant them a good place in Heaven.
Once again, Xian Sheng asked us to consider whether our ancestors, who have been granted a good place in Heaven, would reciprocate and pray for us after our physical death. Xian Sheng replied that our ancestors would indeed pray for us too, as this should go both ways and there is a reciprocal exchange of prayers.
He explained that the Cantonese phrase “你要会做人” or “You have to know how to be a human being” means that we should know and seize the opportunity to pray for all the saints and our ancestors while we are still human so that they, in turn, will pray for us when we are no longer human, after death. Xian Sheng reminded us not to squander our chance in this human life.
Xian Sheng stated, to the laughter of the followers, that they should not always request the CREATOR to let them win a first, second, third or fourth prize in the lottery. They should also refrain from requesting the CREATOR solely for their own prosperity, forgetting that others also want to prosper. He laughingly questioned the mentality of Baitiangong followers who only pray for their own prosperity and asserted that this is wrong. Xian Sheng revealed that many followers pray for peace and prosperity instead of what he taught.
Xian Sheng provided an example of how he taught us to pray every October 3 Chook Fook, highlighting its significance over praying solely for our own peace and prosperity. We pray for the family we Chook Fook as follows: “出入平安，身体健康，做事顺利，万事如意” or “GOD, please bless our brother/sister and their family with safe travels and safety in daily life, good health and well-being, smooth and successful work endeavours and everything goes as desired or aspired for.”
Xian Sheng emphasised that good health is of utmost importance to everyone, as someone who is constantly sick would face difficulties in finding employment and earning a livelihood.
That is the method by which we should pray for others, including our family members.
Xian Sheng commented negatively that the phrase, “恭喜发财” or “Congratulations on your prosperity” as it implies a focus on personal prosperity while neglecting the fact that others also aspire to live a prosperous life.
Xian Sheng further emphasised that good health is essential for prosperity. Without good health, a person cannot fully pursue or enjoy prosperity.
Xian Sheng emphasised that wisdom is the most important quality for any individual. When we pray for safe travels, good health, smooth work endeavours and everything they aspired for, we pray that they receive wisdom as part of their aspirations.
Wisdom is instrumental in logical thinking and is therefore an essential attribute for every person. A person without wisdom lacks logical thinking.
Xian Sheng emphasised that the fundamental basis for an individual’s acceptance of Baitiangong is predicated on them using their analytical mind and logical thinking. Xian Sheng stressed that anyone who fails to employ their analytical mind and logical thinking to understand and accept Baitiangong should not seek the acceptance process, but rather continue to follow along until they are able to do so. This principle holds great importance within the teachings of Baitiangong.