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HONG KONG : Rare Buddhist relics and art works will soon make their way from Hong Kong to Singapore.
Their debut at the Nei Xue Tang Buddhist Art Museum will mark Vesak Day this May.
There is portrait paying tribute to Master Hsu Yun by renowned Singapore artist Tan Swie Hian.
The old master had lived through turbulent times in the mainland, but that did not stop him from practising his Zen meditation till his death, at the grand old age of 120.
His disciple still recalls him with great respect.
Master Yi Zhao, Chuk Lam Sum Yuen, Hong Kong, said: "Master Hsu Yun was able to meditate up to 20 days at a stretch with no difficulties. He's truly a master in Zen meditation."
Master Yi Zhao became a disciple of Master Hsu Yun in 1944.
He inherited some of his prized possessions, including one of his robes and his bowl.
Master Yi Zhao said: "Before I left the temple, he was still in good health. He gave me his bowl, he didn't have a formal robe so he gave me what he was wearing, an informal one which he wore regularly."
The two items will soon be the crowning pieces of an exhibition in Singapore's Nei Xue Tang Buddhist art museum.
Master Yi Zhao will also showcase some letters and photographs from his teacher to commemorate Vesak Day.
And as many thousands of devotees flock to remember Buddha's Birthday this May across Asia, it is hoped that the artifacts of one of his most influential Buddhist teachers in recent years will further inspire the virtues of compassion and selflessness. - CNA/ch
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