Zheng Chaofang, the mayor of Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, had a karmic relationship with Venerable Hsing Yun. He once hosted news broadcasts and literature programs on Human Satellite TV, and also sang the song "The Wave of Pen Cultivation" as the lead singer.

(Photo by reporter Liao Xueru)

[Reporter Liao Xueru/Hsinchu Report] Master Hsing Yun, the founder of Fo Guang Shan, passed away yesterday (5th) afternoon at the age of 97.

Zheng Chaofang, the mayor of Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, had a karmic relationship with Venerable Hsing Yun. He once hosted news broadcasts and literature programs on Human Satellite TV, and also sang the song "The Wave of Pen Cultivation" as the lead singer, dedicating his heart and soul.

Zheng Chaofang talked about Master Xingyun and said that he often went to Dajue Temple in Zhudong, a branch of Fo Guang Shan, to pay respects to Buddha with his mother when he was a child. The fate with Fo Guang Shan and Master began more than 10 years ago when he was a news broadcast anchor of Human Satellite TV. , and the host of a literary program, also won the Golden Bell Award for this experience.

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In addition, he also sang the song "The Tide of Writing", which was included in "Illumination" - Master Hsing Yun's 90th birthday commemorative album. The lyrics tell that Master Hsing Yun used literature and music to promote the Dharma with writing throughout his life, which is quite admirable.

Zheng Chaofang said that more than ten years ago, he dedicated his profession to Fo Guang Shan, and followed Master Hsing Yun to promote Buddhism through literature and art.

Master's positive and warm spirit has touched many people, and many people in the society agree with Fo Guang Shan and Master Hsing Yun's philosophy.

"I even think Master Hsing Yun is like a philosopher, and also like a spiritual mentor for many people, always leading us upwards, with good intentions, good words, and good deeds."

Master Hsing Yun, the founding patriarch of Fo Guang Shan, passed away yesterday afternoon at the age of 97.

Zheng Chaofang, mayor of Zhubei, Hsinchu County, shared his feelings of gratitude on his Facebook fan page.

(Extracted from Zheng Chaofang's Facebook fan page)