Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva: I Vow Not to Become a Buddha Until Hell Is Empty

This story follows Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva on a great journey of salvation through Hell. He makes a solemn vow and, amid endless suffering and darkness and the struggles of evil spirits, uses compassion and wisdom to show lost souls the path to liberation. Though he faces layer upon layer of karmic obstacles, demonic taunts, and new challenges, he never wavers. He uses the power of compassion to transform demons and spread Buddhist teachings. Through a grueling journey, he leads awakened souls and demons in defeating the forces of evil, enduring trials of the spirit along the way, and eventually empties Hell. Even after succeeding, he chooses to remain in the mortal world to protect all living beings.