A tribute to Master Hsing Yun, who is both a teacher and a friend, sending grief from afar

By ZHOU Jinfeng

Abstract: In recent years, the chaos of releasing animals has emerged. The commercial and illegal wildlife trade interests behind the release as well as possible ecological problems are worthy of vigilance. The author once discussed with Master Hsing Yun about today’s release industrial chain. His point of view is very clear, “to release life is to release death”. Shocked to learn that Master Hsing Yun passed away, the author is overwhelmed with grief! He would like to pay tribute to Master Hsing Yun with this article, and send his grief from afar.

Key words: Master Hsing Yun, To release life is to release death, interests, ecological problems

ZHOU Jinfeng. A tribute to Master Hsing Yun, who is both a teacher and a friend, sending grief from afar. BioGreen - Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development. Vol. 1, February 2023. Total issues 35. ISSN2749-9065

Fo Guang Shan, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, China. Founded in 1967 by the disciples of the contemporary eminent monk Master Hsing Yun, it is a famous Buddhist holy place both at home and abroad. A Buddhist university was established in Fo Guang Shan, to promote the theory of “Humanistic Buddhism” advocated by Master Hsing Yun.

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