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Handing Down the Light Venerable Master Hsing Yun, 1991. A historical meeting between two religions—the Master greeted by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II at Vatican City. Taking a look at the world’s largest copy of the Koran inside the Roman Mosque in Italy, 1997. Hsing Yun extends a warm welcome to the Dalai Lama, 1989. The abbot of the Dhammakaya Foundation in Thailand escorts Hsing Yun for a tour of the grounds, 1994. Ordains the first-ever Buddhist monastics in Africa, 1994. Venerable Master Hsing Yun leading disciples in walking meditation. Venerable Master Hsing Yun A group photo with delegates of the World Fellowship of Buddhists Conference at Nan Tien Temple, Australia. Leading the opening ceremony of the International Outstanding Buddhist Women Conference at Fo Guang Shan, Taiwan. A family portrait with his mother and siblings. Buddha’s Light Publishing exhibits books in languages other than Chinese at the Taipei International Book Exhibition held at Taipei World Trade Center (February 1, 2002). A noted calligraphist, 1993 (Courtesy of Chen Chih-min). Presiding over the International Triple Platform Full Ordination Ceremony in Bodhgaya, India, (February 15, 1998). The Master leading a sea of B.L.I.A. members in the campaign for universal compassion and loving-kindness toward all, in Taipei. The Master leading the welcoming ceremony to receive the Buddha’s Tooth Relic, originating from Tibet, in a joint Sutric and Tantric Dharma Service held in Taiwan. Master of Chinese Painting Chang Ta-Chien [Zhang Daqian] visited Fo Guang Shan and presented his work “One flower, one world, one leaf, one Buddha” as a gift to Venerable Master, (March 14, 1978). Nobel Prize for Literature Laureate Alexander Solzhenitsyn at Fo Guang Shan, (October 21, 1982) University of Berkeley Professor Dr. Lewis Lancaster receiving the Fo Guang Tripitaka—Chan Canon from Venerable Master on behalf of twenty-seven universities in the United States. A magnificent view of Hsi Lai Temple, USA. Former United States Vice President Al Gore, the first deputy of head of state to visit Hsi Lai Temple, (April 29, 1996). Inaugural ceremony of B.L.I.A. World Headquarters at Hsi Lai Temple, U.S.A., (April 16, 1992). Conducting a chanting service for victims at New York’s World Trade Center site after the September 11 attack, 2001. Visiting Griffith University in Queensland, Australia, and meeting with the Chancellor the Honorable John Macrossan (2nd right), Vice-Chan- cellor Prof. Roy Webb (left), and Uri Themal, Executive Director of Multicultural Affairs Queensland, to discuss the establishment of the World Religious Institute, (November 29, 1999). Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Hymn Choir performance. Fo Guang Shan Hall of the Gold Buddhas, 2001. The twelve links of dependent origination are like rosary beads that have been threaded together. Eyebrows! They may seem useless, but are actually extremely useful. A straightforward mind means the essence of Chan expressed with one finger. Ask yourself if you have a clear conscience. Joining palms harmonizes the ten dharma worlds within one heart. Your pinky maybe the smallest, but it is the closest to the Buddha when you join palms. Patience is the greatest strength. Doesn’t the whole universe belong to us! Someone once asked a question, “What does Fo Guang Shan look like?” Some compared it to the five fingers of a hand or the petals of an orchid; others suggested a traditional monastery or a modern temple. In my opin- ion, all the respondents were both right and wrong. When I founded Fo Guang Shan, I did not have a set plan. I merely built when the causes and conditions were right. That is why Fo Guang Shan is made up of build- ings of different kinds and encompasses a wide variety of activities. Seeing the pagoda means seeing A corner of Fo Guang Shan. the Buddha. The Seven Pagodas of Fo Guang Shan. Fo Guang Shan Main Shrine. The Main Shrine by night. The Great Welcoming Buddha at night. Fo Guang Shan Dragon Pavilion. The Biography of Venerable Master Hsing Yun Handing Down the Light Original Chinese Text by Fu Chi-ying Translated by Amy Lui-Ma BUDDHA’S LIGHT PUBLISHING HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA U.S.A. © 2004 Buddha’s Light Publishing Chinese edition © 1995 Fu Chi-ying and Venerable Master Hsing Yun Published by Buddha’s Light Publishing 3456 S. Glenmark Drive Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 Phone: 626-923-5144; 626-961-9697 Fax: 626-923-5145 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.blpusa.com Protected by copyright under the terms of the International Copyright Union; all rights reserved. Except for fair use in book reviews, no part of this book may be reproduced for any reason by any means, including any method of photographic reproduction, without permission of the publisher. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Fu, Zhiying. [Chuan deng. English] Handing down the light : the biography of Venerable Master Hsing Yun / Fu Chi-ying; translated by Amy Lui-Ma.-- Rev. ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1-932293-00-0 (alk. paper) 1. Xingyun, da shi—Juvenile literature. 2. Priests, Buddhist—China—Biography—Juvenile literature. I. Title: Biography of Venerable Master Hsing Yun. II. Title. BQ962.S7487F813 2003 294.3’92’092—dc22 2003023662 Cover design by Chun-Er Cheng Book design by Ching Tay Cover calligraphy: The characters ch’uan (top) by Su Teng-po (1037- 1101) and teng (bottom) by Wang Hsi-chih (303-361), both in running script. Printed in Taiwan. CONTENTS Words from Venerable Master Hsing Yun i Author’s Note iii Acknowledgments vi Preface vii Part One Many, Many Returns in Buddha Karma 1. To the Delight of All Buddhas 7 2. Promise on Mount Qixia 19 3. Facing Turbulent Times 32 Part Two Crossing the Sea, Light in Hand 4. The Tangshan Monk Sets Sail 45 5. Ilan, the Cradle 53 6. Master of Innovation 62 Part Three Nurturing and Cultivating the Seed of Buddhism 7. Heading South 87 8. Epoch of Buddha’s Light 97 9. An Outstanding Disciple of Buddhism 107 10. Traditional Monastery, Modern Vision 123 11. Dharma Realization within the World 136 12. Good Affinities around the World 150 Part Four Spreading the Dharma to Liberate All Beings 13. The Passing and Receiving of the Baton 175 14. Like Clouds and Water 184 15. Affection for the Isle, Heart for the Mainland 195 Part Five Buddha’s Light Held High 16. The Dharma Coming West 217 17. Buddha’s Light International Association 231 18. Holding Space in an Embrace 243 Part Six Returning on the Wings of His Vows 19. Heart of a Child 265 20. Devoted to the Buddhist Path 283 21. No Regrets Whatsoever 292 Endnotes 304 Glossary 316 Appendix Chronology of Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s 324 Life Words from Venerable Master Hsing Yun Having marched through life for close to seventy years, I am but an ordinary monk who deems “preaching the Dharma a daily duty and benefiting all living beings a lifetime career.” Whatever transpires in the outer conditions, I have always felt profoundly blessed to be in the favor of the Buddhas from the ten directions and with the affinity of all living beings. With them watching over and caring for me, I have been able to carry out the sacred mission that pertains to a monastic little by little. During these past few years, friends have taken such an interest in my life that they have been quite insistent on writing about it. Some of the results are exalting, others critical; some well-intentioned, others without much intention. All of them I invariably choose to regard as references for my practice and mirrors for my doings. For some time now I have enjoyed the congeniality of those at Commonwealth Publishing Company, a refreshing group of ide- alists, enthusiasts, and professionals under publisher Kao Hsi-chun. When the group came up with the notion of publishing my biogra- phy, I was only too glad to comply. Commonwealth’s chief editor, Fu Chi-ying, was selected to author the text. After working closely with her over the next two years, I was left with no doubt that the task had fallen on the right shoulders. A receptive yet independent thinker, the skilled jour- nalist persisted in taking her subject back in time without appear- ing to cross-examine me. I have nothing but positive things to say about the thoroughness of her research and investigation. The first draft alone struck me as being incredibly complete in its portrayal of my disposition, thinking, and spirituality. The essentials were all there in one articulate flow. I was won over instantly, which was not much of a surprise; that the senior disciples of Fo Guang Shan were was a surprise. i Too insignificant are one person’s footprints along the river of no return that is history. I am willing to disclose the details of my life, work, faith, experience, thoughts, and feelings because, in so doing, Buddhists may be able to draw inspiration for their own cultivation. But most of all, I hope this offering of the records of my inner growth and outer journey will prompt everyone to rise in unison to extinguish the fire of worldly strife, to light in its place the light within each of us, and to create the joyful, harmonious pure land on earth. Once again, my thanks to friends at Commonwealth and to Chi-ying for this book. Let me pray that the compassionate light of the Triple Gem be around you, dear readers, that health in body and mind, and propitiousness be yours! Hsing Yun Taipei Vihara December 1994 ii Author’s Note From reporter, copy editor, and producer, to chief editor, I am lucky to have a career that allows me to work with something I love—words.
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