China News Agency, Taipei, February 6th. Since Master Hsing Yun, the founding patriarch of Taiwan's Fo Guang Shan, announced his passing away at Fo Guang Shan, Kaohsiung on the afternoon of the 5th, people from all walks of life on the island have expressed their condolences and remembrance in various ways.
On the 6th, Master Hsing Yun's social media homepage released his will "Sincere Confessions" written in 2013.
As of 6:00 p.m. on the 6th, there have been more than 30,000 interactions on this post.
Based on reports from Zhongshi News, Yahoo Kimo and other media, the Chinese Kuomintang issued a eulogy on the night of Master Xingyun’s death, expressing sincere condolences and respect, and thanking Master Xingyun for his lifelong dedication to promoting humanistic Buddhism and bringing people “three good things and four good things” (speaking good words, doing Good deeds, good intentions; give people confidence, give people joy, give people hope, give people convenience) spirit.
The Democratic Progressive Party issued a statement on the 6th, expressing its deep condolences and paying tribute to Master Hsing Yun's lifelong dedication to promoting humanistic Buddhism, cultural education, and charity and welfare.
File photo: Master Xingyun.
Photo/China News Agency reporter Lu Ming
In the Buddhist community on the island, the official website of Taiwan Tzu Chi Foundation changed the silhouette of Master Hsing Yun on the 6th, and wrote "Master Hsing Yun, the founder of Fo Guang Shan, passed away" to express his respect; Taiwan Dharma Drum Mountain sent a letter to Fo Guang Shan , to thank Master Xingyun for his love and support for Master Shengyan and the monks of Dharma Drum Mountain during his lifetime.
Chen Wenqian, a well-known senior media person in Taiwan, has interviewed Master Hsing Yun many times. On the 6th, she posted an article recalling the interview with Master Hsing Yun to participate in the relief of victims after the "88 typhoon disaster".
Cai Yanming, chairman of Want Want Group, posted on social media that he has been deeply moved by the lofty brilliance of Xingyun's thoughts on the peace of the people, peace on both sides of the strait, and a world without disasters.
He said that in terms of cross-strait peace, we should bear in mind Xingyun's encouragement to "work together from cultural construction and economic development to China's future".
Taiwan's well-known singer Meng Tingwei participated in the recording of the Buddhist song album "Lighting" released on the 50th anniversary of Fo Guang Shan's founding and the 90th birthday of Master Hsing Yun.
She posted the lyrics of "Lighting" on Facebook on the 6th to express her condolences, and said, "I have no sleep tonight, and I pray to Buddha to see the master off." (End)