Master Jue Xing before me looks very young, tall and strong in yellow Buddhist gown. During the break of group discussion at the CPPCC, I interviewed with this youngest member of CPPCC from the religious circles from Shanghai Jade Buddha Monastery.

Master Jue Xing was born in Huludao City, Liaoning Province and grew up in the northeast area. He became pious to Buddhism because of the influence of his grandmother. Then because the old masters Xin Yi, Guang Xin and others in Shanghai Jade Buddha Monastery directed him on some occasions, he became a monk. After he entered the monastery, the vast accumulation of Buddhist sutras and books attracted and fascinated him. As he learned more, he began to understand that he should seek the truth of Buddhism. Only with the whole-hearted devotion and abandonment of all desires could he walk toward the way of enlightenment. Master Jue Xing said that it was from that time that he became clear about what he should seek in his life. In November 1999, Jue Xing after over ten years of cultivation was elected abbot of the Shanghai Jade Buddha Monastery.

As the first abbot of the Jade Buddha Monastery in the 21st century, a young abbot not so many in the famous monasteries both at home and abroad, Master Jue Xing is very busy with many duties. Besides the management and reception of foreign visitors in the monastery, Master Jue Xing also holds the posts of vice chairman of China Buddhist Association, vice chairman of Shanghai Youth Association, the honorary chairman of Shanghai Children's Home, advisor of Shanghai Aged People Foundation, vice chairman of Shanghai Charity Foundation, vice chairman of Shanghai Anti-Cults Association. These duties occupy a lot of his time.

In the mention of the functions of the religious organizations in friendly diplomatic exchange with foreign countries, Master Jue Xing gives the following speech that “We people in the religious circle should fully play our role as the non-governmental envoys.” He also says that as the friendly exchanges of religious organizations between China and other countries are becoming increasingly extensive and frequent, the personages of religious circle can very often play some roles, which the government officials can not. Master Jue Xing once has taken part in a talk with Albright, ex-Secretary of State of the United States, and Robinson, special senior envoy of the Civil Rights Committee of the United Nations. He has learned that deeply from the talk.