Residing in Hong Kong
In
1949, after the completion of the Spring Precept Transmission, the
Master bowed and bid farewell to the Venerable Master Hsu Yun and went
to Hong Kong to propagate the Dharma. He gave equal importance to the
five schools - Chan, Doctrine, Vinaya, Esoteric, and Pure Land-thus
putting an end to sectarianism. The Master also renovated old temples, printed Sutras
and constructed images. He established Western Bliss Gardens Monastery,
Cixing Chan Monastery, and the Buddhist Lecture Hall. He lived in Hong
Kong for more than ten years, and at the earnest request of living
beings, he created extensive affinities in the Dharma. He delivered a
succession of lectures on the Earth Store Sutra, the Vajra Sutra, the Amitabha Sutra, the Shurangama Sutra, the Universal Door Chapter,
and others. In addition, he held various Dharma assemblies such as the
Great Compassion Repentance, the Medicine Master Repentance, recitation
sessions, and meditation sessions. He also published the magazine Hsin Fa
(Mind Dharma). Every day he worked and travelled zealously for the sake
of propagating the great Dharma, and as a result the Buddhadharma
flourished in Hong Kong. During that time he also made several visits
to Thailand, Burma,
and other countries to investigate the southern (Theravada) tradition
of Buddhism. He wished to establish communication between the Mahayana
and Theravada traditions and unite the strength of Buddhism.
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Hong Kong. Photo commemorating the Chinese Buddhist Vinaya Academy's
overseas program when the Sangha members were about to go on alms
rounds (Third right: Master). Click on the photo for close-up. |
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