Master Jue Xing replied, “Besides the traditional way of preaching, we also publish some sutras by the Buddhist Publishing House. Some prestigious masters usually write their own understanding and have them sold in temples. We normally make Buddhist music and some of the grand activities held in the temples into VCD, videocassettes and tapes. The Buddhist circle, once cooperating with CCTV, produced a TV series to introduce some famous masters such as Master Hong Yi and Master Yuan Ying. I always hold the idea that the flourishing of Buddhism can only turn to be practical when it can match the pace of the development of the society all the time.”

Morning Bells Evening Drums and Surfing in Internet

Entering the abbot’s room, we can see a picture titled The Seven Sages in Groves of Bamboo with a couplet each beginning with the Chinese character ‘Jue’ and ‘Xing’ (Jue Xing together). You may get the impression that Master Jue Xing is always talking with the seven sages, which may be considered as a conversation between past and today.

On the desk there is a notebook computer quite striking. The reporter started the interview with questions about the computer.

“Can you reveal your hobbies to us, Master Jue Xing?”

“I do surfing everyday. And do you think computer is one of my hobbies? I also have a great interest in photography, calligraphy and collections. I am knee on coin and boccaro teapot collections.”