As the abbot, Master Ke Cheng invited the distinguished Master Di Xian of Tiantai Sect to give lectures on Sixteen Guan Sutra (Aparimitayus-sutra) and Leng Yan Sutra (Surangamasutra).

1929

China Buddhist Society was founded in Shanghai, and Master Ke Cheng was elected executive member, and concurrently the executive member of Shanghai Special City Buddhist Society (attached to China Buddhist Society).

1932

Master Ke Cheng passed away, and Master Yuan Chen succeeded him. He remained in office for ten years.

1942

In May, Master Yuan Chen retired and Master Zhen Hua succeeded him as the 6th abbot. He concurrently held the post of president of Shanghai Buddhist College. He set up a Buddhist library in the monastery and started the publication of the Subtle Dharmacakra Monthly.

1943

In January, together with lay Buddhist Dou Cunwo, Xia Mianzun, Master Zhen Hua and Bai Sheng initiated to set up "Master Hong Yi Commemorative Committee" in the monastery.

1944

Master Zhen Hua retired, and Master Zhi Fang succeeded him.