Master Xingyun passed away on the afternoon of the 5th at the age of 97.

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[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] Venerable Hsing Yun, the founder of Fo Guang Shan, passed away yesterday (5th) afternoon at the age of 97.

Fo Guang Shan issued an obituary on its official website today, stating that Venerable Hsing Yun gave up his life in the Chuandeng Building of Fo Guang Shan yesterday amidst the solemn chanting of the Buddha. At 9:00 am on the 13th, a death tribute ceremony will be held at the Yunju Building of Fo Guang Shan.

The obituary on Fo Guang Shan's official website stated that Master Xingyun passed away, and the four disciples followed the ancestral rules and kept everything simple. There was no funeral committee, no individual obituaries, and no Buddhist ceremonies.

On February 13 (the 23rd day of the first lunar month), at 9:00 am on Monday, a death tribute ceremony will be held at Yunju Building, Fo Guang Shan.

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Fo Guang Shan's Facebook also issued a post stating that Fo Guang Shan will suspend any external activities from now on, and will be open for condolences from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day. Those who are destined to come to Fo Guang Shan's Yunju Building to remember and remember.

Fo Guang Shan issued an obituary stating that at 9:00 am on the 13th, a death tribute ceremony will be held at Yun Ju Lou, Fo Guang Shan.

(The picture is taken from the official website of Fo Guang Shan)

Fo Guang Shan’s Facebook post pointed out that Fo Guang Shan will suspend any external activities from now on, and will be open for condolences from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every day. Those who are destined to come to Fo Guang Shan’s Yunju Building to remember and remember.

(Photo taken from Fo Guang Shan Facebook)