| Summary: | 碩士 === 南華大學 === 宗教學研究所 === 105 === Master Ci-Hang lost his parents in his childhood, and had learned after Master Zi-Zhong before he became a monk at the age of eighteen. Then he visited the great temples in China to get close to Ti-Hsien, Tu-E, Yuan-Ying and other seniors. He also met Master Tai-Hsu and aceepted his instruction. Ci-Hang learned eagerly and deligently for a long time. For several times, he concentrated on studying Buddhist scriptures in a private chamber. He then was good at the teachings and learning of Buddhism.
In 1930, Ci-Hang went to Southeat Asia to set up a number of Chinese Buddhist institutes and educational institutions there and vigorously promote the concept of Humanistic Buddhism originated by Master Tai-Hsu. Ci-Hang determined to fulfill the concept of Humanistic Buddhism all his life. In the year of 1948, entreated by Master Mia-Guo at Yuan-Kuang Temple in Taiwan, Ci-Hang came to Taiwan to host Taiwan Buddhist Institute. After that, he settled down more than twenty young monks at Mi-Le Nei-Yuan, which was built with financial support from two nuns in Taipei County. Ci-Hang gave lessons on Mahāyāna not only to the public but to the young monks, who achieved something great later. Ci-Hang was so frank, broad minded, virtuous and well-cultivated that everyone respected him sincerely .
With willing-to-give spirit, Master Ci-Hang didn’t follow the prohibition of no taking money like a Theravāda monk. Instead, whenever he received some money, he gave the money to help people in need or to help the development of Buddhism. Ci-Hang was willing to give money as well as give Dharma. No matter to one person or to ten persons, he took the same attitude to give Buddhist lessons.
During the period from 1949 to 1951, Master Ci-Hang concerned about the young monks from China. He took good care of their daily life, educated them with Mahāyāna and Humanistic Buddhism, and encouraged them to pay more attention to learn English for future use. As time flies, the young monks have become famous masters in Buddhism and have preached Buddhism all over the world. All the brilliant young monks were inspired by Master Ci-Hang’s great spirit. Staying in Taiwan for only six years, MasterCi-Hang educatd so many great Buddhist monks and realized the concept of Humanistic Buddhism from Master Tai-Hsu.
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