2000

Invited by the US State Council, Master Jue Xing made a formal visit to the US as a special visitor of the US international visiting program. During the 30-day visit, Master Jue Xing visited such major cities as Washington, Amherst, Philadelphia, New York, Oklahoma, Los Angeles and San Francisco and contacted and exchanged extensively with American people from different circles.

Mr. Zhao Puchu, president of China Buddhist Association, passed away in Beijing. A mourning hall was set up in the monastery and a Buddhist memorial meeting was held.

In June, the Hong Yi Library was re-opened formally to the public.

Jue Qun Quarterly was formally published and issued.The website of the Jade Buddha Monastery was officially connected.

Master Jue Xing joined the China Delegation of Buddhist masters organized by China Buddhist Association and went to visit Sri Lanka, Thailand and Singapore.

In July, the leader of American Judaism and president of Appeal of Conscience Foundation, Mr. Shnell and his wife visited the monastery.

In August, Master Jue Xing and others went to Singapore and paid a friendly visit to Singapore Buddhist Lodge.

In September, “a symposium for Buddhist correspondence with to the socialist society” initiated by China Buddhist Association was held in the monastery (as the sponsor ), with more than 300 participants.

The first Buddhist advanced class for young lay Buddhists was started.