一貫道發一崇德 正和書院簡介 (精簡版)(2024/08 新版)
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正和書院簡介 (2024/8 新版)
壹、禪風意境 人文社區
正和書院前身為正和佛堂，因配合政府高鐵計畫徵收，於2000年拆除。感恩上天賜予寶地，2005年底恭請韓老點傳師主持書院奠基，2007年底開工，2013年底落成啟用。
書院之設計擺脫傳統寺廟造型，呈現禪風意境，有「優雅脫俗」之特點。朝聖步道由一樓門廳至頂樓沉思廣場，曲折而上，依序有「五大主軸」、「社區讀經」、「校園志工」、「開道歷程」、「國內道場」、「海外道場」等看板展示，宛如超凡入聖的朝山歷程。
書院資訊部結合網路科技，採用院內轉播及直播系統，構建現代化教學平台。整棟建築空間設計樸質素雅，採光極佳，運用天井、玻璃引光，以節能減碳。整體之規劃，與住戶空間融合運用，營造出人文社區風格，以利善巧方便、接引有緣。
貳、深耕本土 拓展海外
正和書院初由莊昇堂、石伯珍、李泰山、曾炎釧等發起，原先學道於台北，夙昔有緣，相約來台中開荒。承蒙 賴老點傳師慈悲成全，1977年成立伙食團於烏日。1978年成立公壇，感恩大德前人躬親主持安座，賜名「正和壇」。
承蒙 天恩師德加被、老前人、前人大德敦化，同修戮力同心、積極拓展，國內歷經四十餘年的耕耘，目前奉命編制為發一崇德中興道場大屯三區。海外開道迄今擴及日本、澳洲、泰國曼谷、泰國柯叻、香港、澳門、新加坡、新山、吉隆坡、亞羅士打、砂拉越、沙巴、尼泊爾、越南、柬埔寨等15個國家地區，海內外相關壇計有二百三十餘處公壇。並在尼泊爾、柬埔寨兩地，創辦「光明國際英文學校」。
書院謹遵祖祖相承之訓，奉行道之宗旨，以文化扎根為使命，實踐五大教育主軸「孝弟家庭、經典教育、無毒生活、善解感恩、無限生命」，落實道化生活與社教工作。順應時代潮流，服務人群，結緣渡化，厚植基層實力。
參、終身學習 人才培長
古云：幼兒養性、童蒙養正、少年養志、成年養德。1996年首創「彌勒日」，2010年起因應道務需求，除崇德學院課程外，推廣終身學習，才德並重，無論道親或道友各得其所。每個月兩次，二十多個班程同時開課，老中青少千餘眾齊聚書院，洋溢著歌聲、笑聲、讀書聲，融合知性與感性，快快樂樂學習。
書院倡導孔子「老安少懷」的理想，軟硬體設施初具「文教生活園區」規模，規劃概分為三大類：
三、樂活養生類：生機商行、烘焙坊、巷弄長照站、拉筋班、氣功班、健康養
生班等。
肆、開創平台 生生不息
書院落實集體領導、整體帶動，為避免道場老化，讓新秀增加揮灑平台，積極貫徹分區拓展。以公壇為單位，至少分成三個分區，每分區未來以升格公壇為目標，學習獨立運作，各分區對外開設班隊，為結緣渡化管道，開展道務；其中一個分區承接母壇道務，另兩個分區以開創新公壇為目標，每十年為周期壯大三倍，永續循環成長。
伍、繼往開來 傳承永續
生可盡，而濟世弘道之愿心不可盡；死有期，而慈悲喜捨之大愛無窮期。正和書院眾後學，矢志替師分憂代勞，盡心護持崇德天命永昌。祈願立足寶島、胸懷神州、放眼世界。屆時，海內外各地萬艦齊發，將崇德旗幟插遍萬國九州，齊為白陽史冊留下不朽篇章。
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(舊版/2013)<華語> <英語> <日語> <泰語> <正和書院落成>
正和書院簡介 (2024/8 新版)
壹、禪風意境 人文社區
正和書院前身為正和佛堂，因配合政府高鐵計畫徵收，於2000年拆除。感恩上天賜予寶地，2005年底恭請韓老點傳師主持書院奠基，2007年底開工，2013年底落成啟用。
書院之設計擺脫傳統寺廟造型，呈現禪風意境，有「優雅脫俗」之特點。朝聖步道由一樓門廳至頂樓沉思廣場，曲折而上，依序有「五大主軸」、「社區讀經」、「校園志工」、「開道歷程」、「國內道場」、「海外道場」等看板展示，宛如超凡入聖的朝山歷程。
書院資訊部結合網路科技，採用院內轉播及直播系統，構建現代化教學平台。整棟建築空間設計樸質素雅，採光極佳，運用天井、玻璃引光，以節能減碳。整體之規劃，與住戶空間融合運用，營造出人文社區風格，以利善巧方便、接引有緣。
貳、深耕本土 拓展海外
正和書院初由莊昇堂、石伯珍、李泰山、曾炎釧等發起，原先學道於台北，夙昔有緣，相約來台中開荒。承蒙 賴老點傳師慈悲成全，1977年成立伙食團於烏日。1978年成立公壇，感恩大德前人躬親主持安座，賜名「正和壇」。
承蒙 天恩師德加被、老前人、前人大德敦化，同修戮力同心、積極拓展，國內歷經四十餘年的耕耘，目前奉命編制為發一崇德中興道場大屯三區。海外開道迄今擴及日本、澳洲、泰國曼谷、泰國柯叻、香港、澳門、新加坡、新山、吉隆坡、亞羅士打、砂拉越、沙巴、尼泊爾、越南、柬埔寨等15個國家地區，海內外相關壇計有二百三十餘處公壇。並在尼泊爾、柬埔寨兩地，創辦「光明國際英文學校」。
書院謹遵祖祖相承之訓，奉行道之宗旨，以文化扎根為使命，實踐五大教育主軸「孝弟家庭、經典教育、無毒生活、善解感恩、無限生命」，落實道化生活與社教工作。順應時代潮流，服務人群，結緣渡化，厚植基層實力。
參、終身學習 人才培長
古云：幼兒養性、童蒙養正、少年養志、成年養德。1996年首創「彌勒日」，2010年起因應道務需求，除崇德學院課程外，推廣終身學習，才德並重，無論道親或道友各得其所。每個月兩次，二十多個班程同時開課，老中青少千餘眾齊聚書院，洋溢著歌聲、笑聲、讀書聲，融合知性與感性，快快樂樂學習。
書院倡導孔子「老安少懷」的理想，軟硬體設施初具「文教生活園區」規模，規劃概分為三大類：
- 人文藝術類：國樂團、太鼓團、絲竹樂團、茶道講堂、書法班、日文
- 、英文班、繪畫班等。
三、樂活養生類：生機商行、烘焙坊、巷弄長照站、拉筋班、氣功班、健康養
生班等。
肆、開創平台 生生不息
書院落實集體領導、整體帶動，為避免道場老化，讓新秀增加揮灑平台，積極貫徹分區拓展。以公壇為單位，至少分成三個分區，每分區未來以升格公壇為目標，學習獨立運作，各分區對外開設班隊，為結緣渡化管道，開展道務；其中一個分區承接母壇道務，另兩個分區以開創新公壇為目標，每十年為周期壯大三倍，永續循環成長。
伍、繼往開來 傳承永續
生可盡，而濟世弘道之愿心不可盡；死有期，而慈悲喜捨之大愛無窮期。正和書院眾後學，矢志替師分憂代勞，盡心護持崇德天命永昌。祈願立足寶島、胸懷神州、放眼世界。屆時，海內外各地萬艦齊發，將崇德旗幟插遍萬國九州，齊為白陽史冊留下不朽篇章。
一貫道發一崇德 正和書院簡介 (完整版)(2013舊版)
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壹、 道脈源流
白陽應運，明師降世，救渡原人。師尊師母無量鴻慈，1930年荷命普渡，道傳全球，締造空前聖業。發一組源溯天津同興壇，老前人「白水聖帝」奉師母慈命，率前人輩，渡海來台，尊師重道，倡導儒風，澤被四海，愿無始終，聖德無疆。前人「不休息菩薩」1947年奉命來台，割捨親情，難行能行；慈悲喜捨，睿智領導，弘道於數十國，成就豐圓的崇德大道場。
貳、道務概況
一、國內簡介
正和書院隸屬發一崇德台中道場，初由莊昇堂、石伯珍、李泰山發起，賴老點傳師成全扶持，1977年成立伙食團於烏日。草創之初，弟兄刻苦耐勞，但憑一念赤誠，積極開創。翌年成立公壇，大德前人賜名「正和」。
承蒙 天恩師德加被，老前人前人大德敦化、前賢提攜教誨，又有同修盡心盡力。當時區區五、六人帶動五個伙食團，每週開十三個研究班，不眠不休，全力以赴，兩年間道務猛進，再成立「正化壇」，士氣大振。豈料，1980年8月慘遭官考，媒體詆毀，風聲鶴唳，人人自危，本壇命脈弱如游絲。
幸而天佑正和，前賢扶助，同修合心，愈挫愈勇，七年生聚教訓，創建崇德首座「社區型公共佛堂」。1987年10月18日，大德老前人、前人主持安座，賀客盈千，盛況空前；年底開荒日本，此即正和海外開道之濫觴。日後，國內相繼成立正光、正詠、正融、正泉、正宇、正謙、正澤、正典、正維、正崇、正常等公壇，與八十餘處家壇，權分七系列，分布台北、台中、彰化、南投、台南、高雄等地。另有留日學生創設曄德壇，委由台北石伯珍點傳師慈悲帶動。
莊點傳師1989年領命，因海外道務需要，遂於1990年辭公職，揮別家人與稚齡子女，拋家捨業，十年間專心照料海外。國內道務由李點傳師一肩挑起，曾點傳師、林麗寶講師等輔弼左右，海內外齊頭並進。
2000年，原來的家「正和佛堂」被徵收拆除。感恩上天賜予寶地，2005年底恭請韓老點傳師主持奠基，2007年底開工。是神聖使命的召喚！是義無反顧的奉獻！工程組志工、募款志工、專業志工、烘焙部志工，還有更多無名英雄…。無論海內外，有志一同，兢兢業業，無怨無悔的付出；有無息借款、有拋售金飾、有抵押房地、有信用貸款、有為孝親布施、十方善德熱誠捐輸…都但求為書院盡一份棉薄之力。如今，目睹巍峨大樓平地而起，一切的辛勞都可淡忘，這是無為的奉獻！這是撼動天地的力量啊！書院的落成指日可待，我們即將共同承擔更大的責任，以邁向壯闊的未來。
二、海外簡介
(一) 日本、星馬、香港
1987年黃氏姐妹負笈日本，初期渡化留學生，用愛心成全，感動不少道親回國開道。1988年，賴老點傳師奉命安設「進德壇」。近年培植長住的華裔人才，克服語言隔閡，渡化部份日籍人士，發心成立公壇與幾處家壇，現今留駐的是黃梅枝講師。
1993年起，循留日引線開荒星馬，今有檳城同慶、同義，怡保安德、吉隆坡博德與錦德、新加坡和德與駿德等公壇，均遵照體制配合中心運作。本壇偶爾派員關懷，舉辦營隊鼓勵成全。
1998年陳超林講師成立香港常德壇，送往迎來，成為老水還潮跳板。陳氏夫婦樂於財施助道，堪為楷模。近年戮力成全本港與內地人才，頗具成效，遠景可期。
(二) 泰國
1989年廖惠珠、莊美華，結合經商的蕭秋龍一同開荒。須忍受熱帶氣溫與舟車勞頓，更須克服語言、文化差異，不知流過多少淚，也不知有幾次累倒，前途茫茫。幸蒙賴老點傳師關心照顧，終能穩定軍心。又蒙大德前人慈悲，指派莊點傳師常駐中心幫辦，帶動整體道務，直到1999年蔡志成點傳師繼任。
歷經數年慘澹經營，終於否極泰來，仙佛慈悲助化，道務扶搖直上。現有大佛堂三處，廖惠珠、蔡志成、莊美華等點傳師，分別開創泰進、泰駿、泰化等系列，拋棄俗情，難捨能捨，戍守崗位二十餘載，堪為捨辦典型。另有正詠壇負責的泰恆系列，開荒泰北。
(三) 澳洲 <簡介影片>
故梁永點傳師旅居澳洲，一次法會中答應恩師「開荒闡道，做上等人。」就這樣，一個承諾，用全生命來實踐。1989年賴老點傳師奉命安設梁氏佛堂，又持續呵護成全，終於建立開道信心。
梁點傳師，甘心幫人處理瑣碎雜務，有求必應，因此感化無數有緣人。1996年變賣家產，獨力興建闡德佛堂。卻赫然發現罹患三種癌症，當下決定「把肉體交給醫生，把靈性交給老」，還是要修道辦道！上天慈悲，竟延壽十年。
梁點傳師樂於行功了愿，2005年底主動要求支援東馬，雖病情惡化，步履維艱，仍堅持辦事，令人動容！2006年1月13日，梁點傳師瀟灑坐化，上天敕封闡德大仙。
另外，雪梨有JIMMY一家開設佛堂，參與中心運作。
(四) 澳門
1992年黃金益、葉惠珠開道澳門，刻苦經營兩年，奠定基礎，1993年前人慈悲親臨安座「行德壇」。1994年黃金益積勞成疴，回國養病，轉由蔡志成承接。蔡點傳師志在四方，積極果斷，苦心孤詣，栽培一批娘子軍成為開道先鋒，分區拓展，成果可觀。更培訓內地勞工，參辦歷練，假以時日，前途可觀。為順應需求，早午晚設班，隨緣接引。近年內地來澳學道者眾多，臥虎藏龍，人才濟濟。目前有行德大佛堂，由羅點傳師負責；另有黃點傳師開創的承德系列，以及正詠壇創辦的「詠德」。
(五) 砂勞越
呂浩炫日本求道後，1995年發心回古晉開荒，全心投入，渡人成全，站穩根基。1998年，前人恩准安設「誠德壇」；黃金葉聽師調遣，捨下家業，發心常駐，花錢受累，甘之如飴；駕車往返八百公里，四處訪原郎。2003年前人蒞臨成立道務中心，友壇合作無間，仙佛助化，道務欣欣向榮。2005年12月黃講師於辦道途中遭車禍重創，多處骨折，傷及頸椎，生命垂危。幸而天佑良善，化險為夷，復健後重返崗位，可謂「乘愿再來」。現有誠德、進德、仁德三大佛堂，另有忠德、恩德兩處公壇、十餘處家壇。
(六) 尼泊爾
1999年黃金益點傳師受邀幫辦尼國，不久受託接辦。她夙世有緣，無懼貧窮與戰火，深愛這塊土地，苦民所苦，花錢受累，無私無我。她初抵這陌生國度，宛如小白兔闖入叢林，一再有人將貪欲偽裝成真誠，騙走的不僅是財物，更騙走她的純真與大愛。每遇挫折，生怕家人難過，也怕前賢操心，私底下卻是無語問蒼天，屢哭倒於恩師蓮前。皇天不負苦心人，近年上天撥轉一批忠貞子弟兵，尊師重道，為法忘軀，為了愿流血、流汗、流淚，共創「光明國際英文學校」與「尼泊爾正和壇」，八百師生全體素食。是唯一倡導品德的學校，聲名遠播，已奠定本土化的礎石，他日南進印度。
(七) 新開荒國家
2009年蔡志成點傳師開荒越南、柬埔寨，2010年李泰山點傳師跟進柬埔寨。2011年，崇德柬埔寨道務中心成立，賴老點傳師主持行德、融德壇安座。兩壇情同手足，彼此扶持，以教華文結緣渡眾，伙食團中大學生眾多，未來「聖業、志業、事業」並進，前途似錦。
參、未來願景
一、分區拓展
為避免道場老化，讓新秀有揮灑舞台，使道場展現生機，乃有「三三三運作」之議。即是以一公壇為單位，將現有人力，至少劃分成三個分區，每分區以成立公壇為目標；每分區學習獨立運作，個別拓展道務；每分區至少成立三個成全小組，落實開創成全活動；爾後每分區都壯大成公壇時，原有公壇即壯大三倍。往後，每若干年再依此模式，持續成長壯大。
2004年起試辦「分區拓展」，運作過程中，分區長自然更有立場、有擔當，勇於突破瓶頸，以開荒心態經營各種班隊，結緣渡化。大家分區不分心，互相扶持成長。感謝上天護佑！感謝大家力爭上游，八年來海內外道務、公壇數均顯著增長。
開道幹部的培訓與歷練，至為緊要，須逐步養成獨當一面之才，以傳承永續。同時建立「代理人制度」，逢缺補位，無縫接軌，以健全運作機制。
二、五大主軸
為落實道之宗旨，擬具五大主軸為實踐標的，以建立彌勒家園。
(一) 孝弟家庭：孝弟傳家，齊家齊心，敦倫盡份，涵養健全品德，創造幸福美滿人生。
(二) 經典教育：倡導讀經、解經、依經行，文之以禮樂，與聖賢為伍，讓生活有道。
(三) 無毒生活：倡導無毒、環保、健康的生活，愛惜物命、關心生態，造福億萬代子孫。
(四) 善解感恩：培養正見、正向思維，面對順逆因緣，皆能轉念，時時感恩、歡喜自在。
(五) 無限生命：洞悉因果，克己復禮，以身心靈健康為築基；淨業積福，內聖外王，揮灑無私的愛，以成聖成佛為究竟。
三、 主要活動
(一) 彌勒日
1996年首創「彌勒日」，今因應道務需求，除崇德學院課程外，推廣終身學習，舉辦親子多元教學；另有國樂團、鼓隊、烏克麗麗隊、媽媽教室等。古云：「幼兒養性、童蒙養正、少年養志、成年養德」，無論道親或道友，老中青少，各得其所，書院洋溢著歌聲、笑聲、讀書聲，融合知性與感性，是快樂團圓日。
(二) 讀經推廣
1995年響應王財貴教授號召推展兒童讀經，2003年遵循「道務社區化」方針，推廣社區「親子讀經班」，備受好評，廣渡有緣，成立多處佛堂，進而陸續推及海外。
1999年李氏兄弟首創「崇華」讀經學園，2009年書院申辦「光明幼兒園」，倡導親、師、生三贏，課程以讀經為主，輔以品格、藝術、體能，讓兒童及早讀經、快樂讀經。園區供應有機膳食，落實無毒生活。書院現有光明、愛心、正典、正常等全日讀經學園。
此外，提倡成人讀經，並開班研習，期能將經典體現於日常生活。
(三) 校園志工：
2005年起，各分區陸續成立「校園志工隊」，召募培訓青年學子，走入校園幫助弱勢學童，輔導課業、品格、團康；走入社福機構，扶助弱勢族群。目前書院有三十餘志工隊、十餘志工社團，志工與輔導學童各有千餘眾。青年志工在受訓、服務之餘，不斷體驗心靈成長，終身獲益，影響深遠。
以上各項活動，深得各界肯定，連年榮獲各級政府頒獎、嘉勉。
肆、 感恩祈願
感恩上天眷顧，白水聖帝、不休息菩薩聖靈庇佑，前賢關愛，同修合德，書院方有區區小成。中庸云：「夫孝也者，善繼人之志，善述人之事者也。」今後，凡我同修應時時感念祖師、前人輩「犧牲奉獻」的典型，更須傳承其德性與精神，戮力修辦，以報天恩師德於萬一。
書院落成，將成為道親的精神堡壘，固可喜可賀；然吾等尚須再接再厲，逐年清償貸款，以竟其功。書院硬體完成後，為迎接「百代薪傳」的新局，所有同修務必徹底覺醒，從「心」出發。人人實踐五大主軸，培養樸質道風，以期在人間建設彌勒淨土；幹部宜充實仁德學養，承擔使命，多方學習歷練，以期獨當一面；各壇應落實分區拓展，壯大基層道務，以期厚植實力。
恩師慈訓「生可盡，而濟世弘道之愿心不可盡；死有期，而慈悲喜捨之大愛無窮期。」展望未來，我們更應矢志替師分憂，盡心護持崇德，天命永昌，可大可久。衷誠地祈求上天慈悲，祈願「立足寶島、胸懷神州、放眼世界」。屆時，海內外各壇「萬艦齊發」，或躍馬中原，或拓荒海外，將崇德旗幟插遍萬國九州，齊為白陽史冊留下不朽篇章。
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Fa-Yi Chong-De of I-Kuan Tao The Cheng-He Confucian Academy
I. The Origin Line
Come the White-Yang Era, Holy Teachers reincarnated as humans for deliverance. In 1930, Shi Zun and Shi Mu were heavenly mandated to spread the Tao in China; within decades, Tao has globally spread. The Tong-XingTemple (Tianjin City), the origin line of the Fa-Yi Division, was one of the Tao temples mushrooming in China. Back then, Laoqianen Han was ordered leading a missionary team to Taiwan for reviving Confucianism. In 1947, Qianren Chen set foot Taiwan. Though parting from parents, she compensated it with fruitful propagation.
II. Tao Development
1. Domestic
In 1977, under Senior Master Lai’s advice, and guidance of Tao seniors from Taichung, a *Huoshituan was formed by Mr. *Zhuāng Shēngtáng, Shí Bózhēn and Lǐ Taìshān, in Wuri District, Taichung County, Taiwan. Following their passions and the sweat of their brow, the trio set up the Zhèng-Hé Public Temple in 1978 ― named by Qianren Chen – the former name of the Zhèng-Hé Confucian Academy, under the Taichung Tao Cultivation filed
(Tao community) With a mere 5-6 volunteers leading 5 Huoshituans by holding 13 Tao study classes all out each week, their Tao development grew leaps and bounds in two years. Later, another public temple “Zhenghua” was set up, so it was an extra morale boost. Unexpectedly, their Tao Dissemination was hindered by government crackdown and wrong media reports in August, 1980; the public shied away from their Tao temples and their morale was at an all-time low.
*Wide-Giles: Chuang Shengt’ang, Shih Pochen & Li T’aishan .*Huoshituan: a self-catering team/group or a boarding place in vegatarianism. Zhenghua (Chenghua).
When the going gets tough, the first-ever community-style big public temple was built in the Chong-De Sub Division; it’s officiated by Laoqianre Han and Qianren Chen, 19/10/1987, with high turnout. Gaining momentum, at least 14 public temples and 80 plus house(family) temples, under the “Seven Lines”, were set up one after another over the years in major cities and towns in Taiwan. At the end of 1987, Tao propagation in Japan was initiated and so it was the start of overseas Tao dissemination; after few years, a Tao temple in Taipei “Huade”(Yeide) was set up by the grads returned from Japan.
And Master ShiboZeang was the one took the charge.
Master Zhuāng was ordained 1989 and retired 1990 due to the steady overseas Tao growth. He’d been living abroad for 10 years most of the time supervising foreign Tao affairs, while Master Lǐ took charge of home Tao affairs with the help from Master Zēng and Mr. Lín, a Tao lecturer. Huade (Huate); Zeng (Tseng).
Sadly, the Chèng-Hé Temple had to be demolished by government expropriation in 2000, but a piece of land was “compensated” by Laomu (the Almighty); Senior Master Hán Wànnían* was invited to lay the foundation stone, 2005, and the foundation work was started 2007. During the construction of the new Chèng-Hé, involving selflessly was construction workers, fundraisers, specialists, bakers, etc. Contributing to this reconstruction, various donations and loans were received from both home and abroad, such as interest-free credits, mortgage collateral, disposals of valuable jewelry, donations by parental names, etc. Years passed, the reconstruction is finally completed; it also makes us joyously forgetting the sweat over the years, *Wannain(Wannien).
2. Foreign
(1)Japan, Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong (SAR)
The daughters of the Huangs furthered their studies in universities in Japan, 1987; Senior Master Lai officiated at the Jinde Temple in Japan, 1988. Under persuasion of both Huangs, many Taiwanese grads in Japan pledged to spread the Tao after returning home.
Overcoming the gaps of cultures and languages, few Chinese permanent residents are recently trained for roping in Japanese followers. To date, 2 temples and a couple of domestic temples are set up. For a long-term plan, Master Huang Meizhi* is stationed there. From 1993 on, under the Japanese line of overseas Tao expansion, a number of public temples were set up one after the other, and they’re Tóng-Qìng, Tóng-Yì (both are in Pinang), Ān-Dé (Ipoh), Bó-Dé, Jǐn-Dé (both are in KL), Hé-Dé and Jùn-Dé (both are in Singapore), and they’re in operation to rule with the central Tao affairs. The *Changde Temple in Hong Kong was set up in 1998, still led by newly promoted Master Augus Chan. Besides monetary contribution, Mr. and Mrs. Chan have been busy roping in the talents both from local and mainland, so their Tao development outlook is bright. More importantly, “Changde” could be a stepping stone disseminating Tao in China in the future.*Meizhi(Meichih); Changde(Ch’angte).
(2). Thailand
Ms Liào Huìzhū, Ms *Zhuāng Meǐhuá and Mr Xīao Qīulóng (a biz man) joined force to embark on overseas Tao expansion in Thailand, 1989. Initially, due to the differences of culture, language, extreme heat climate and long travelling, the trio once stressed out and was aimless and even cried out in tears. With great care and guidance from Senior Master Laì, coupled with Master Zhuāng was stationed at the Thai Central Tao affairs, the trio regained confidence and their Tao development was on track. 10 year later, Master *Cai Zhicheng succeeded Master Zhuang’s job. After years of stagnant Tao propagation, with divine advice, Tao development marked a turning point at a brisk pace and three big temples were built there. In about 20 years, Master Liao, Cai and Zhuang (Meihua) had to let go worldly affairs and made sacrifices for Tao spreading, the trio has their respective lines (the Taì-Jìn, Taì-Jùn & Taì-Huà). In 2013, Ms Feng shuifeng, Ms Wandee and Ceng Lanyu are ordained as Tao Transmitting Masters. Further, prime movers of the Taì-Héng line, under the Zhèng-Yǒng Temple, are preaching Tao in North Thailand. *Zhuang Meihua(Chuang Meihua); Cai Zhicheng(Tsai Chihcheng); Xiao Qiulong(Hsiao Chiulung)
(3). Australia
The late Master Líang Yǒng* once sojourned in Australia. In an Aussie Tao Assembly, he promised the Holy Teacher “to being a superior man through new places propagation” (in down under). Because of his promise, he even used whole life just for keeping his word. In 1989, Senior Master Lai officiated at the Liang’s House (family) Temple. Guided by Laì, Liang’s confidence grew stronger. Master Líang was a very helpful guy, even if minor things, thus pulling a whole bunch of people into cultivation. 1996, he sold off all his property for building the *Chǎn-Dé* Temple alone. Astonishingly, he was diagnosed having three cancers; as he left his life aside and very determined to Tao propagation, on Laomu’s mercy, he got his life extended and lived 10 more years, how amazing! Basically, Master Liang was so passionate about Tao propagation. Though his condition was serious and feet were tottering, he volunteered to help out at the temples in East Malaysia too, 2005, what a touching move! Gone by sitting coolly, 13/1/06, he attained Tao (salvation) and was conferred the Great Immortal *Chǎn-Dé. Now Master Liang *Yingrang (son) succeeds the late Master Liang Yong’s role. Also, Mr. Jimmy set up a house temple in Sidney; he does partaking in operational plans from the Aussie Central Tao Affairs. *Yong (Yung); Chan-De (Chante); Yingrang (Yingjang).
(4) Macau (SAR, Special Administrative Region, China)
Sister Huáng *Jīn Yì and *Yè Huì Zhū propagated Dao to Macau, 1992; one year later, Qianren Chen mercifully approved to set up the *Xíng-Dé Temple. Two years of efforts, Huang and Ye managed to build a firm propagation foundation there. Plagued by serious illness from exhaustion, Sister Huáng returned home 1994, and then Master Chaì Zhìchéng took over the baton. He had the guts; over the years, a cadre of female talents had been grown. Amazingly, they run their temples by breaking into divisions, and the results were phenomenal. Due to the growing numbers of the mainland workers, they also opened three classes within a day in day and night. The *Xingde Line now has a big temple and over 10 public temples led by both masters Luo and Liao; additionally, there are Chengde and *Rende temples set up by Master Huang, *Yong-Dé Temple is under of Zengyong temple. *Jinyi (chin I); Ye Huizhu (Yeh Huichu); Xingde (Hsingte); Rende (Jente); Chengde (Chengte); Yongde (Yungte).
(5) Sarawak state of Malaysia
In 1995, Mr. Louis Loo pledged to spread the Tao in Kuching after returning from Japan. Owing to his sheer dedication, persuasion and follow-through, Tao base was firmly built there. In 1998, Qianren Chen approved to set up the Chéng-Dé temple. Out of the blue, Ms. Huáng Jīnye was at the Holy Teacher’s command stationing there for Tao propagation. Leaving her stable career and contributing in effort and money, she has no regrets for years of hard life. She was even willing to travel an 800-km round trip just getting people to I-Kuan Tao temples. Visited by Qianren Chen, the Tao affairs centre was formed in 2003. Based on divine help and commitment among other temples, Tao development was thriving there. In Dec 2004, a car accident almost took Huáng’s life with multiple bone fractures, notably her neck vertebrae, but Laomu gives her a second life. Upon her full recovery, she resumed her post in Tao community, and her miraculous comeback is akin to the “return for great vow”. In 2013, she is ordained a Tao Transmitting Master. Presently, there are 3 big temples (Chéng- Dé, Jìn-Dé & Rén-Dé) and more than three public temples (Zhōng-Dé, E̅n-Dé, Hede and so on) and over 10 housefamily temples.
(6) Nepal
In 1999, being a helper in missionary works at first, Master Huáng Jīn Yì soon became the caretaker leader. Fearless of civil war and poverty, she’s fated to be in Nepal. She loves the land and people there, and feels for the plight of the Nepalese. Though putting money and efforts, she has no complaints at all. She, too, was hit by a spate of trouble; however, she often hid her distress from the family and Tao seniors, but she rather often cried before the altar alone. Owing to her dedication, Laomu finally sent in a batch of temple juniors for her; they’re her loyal and devout peers; with their blood, sweat and tears, the *L.B.W.I. E. School and the Chang-He Temple are set up. Now, nearly a thousand kids and teachers in this school go vegetarian. Since it’s the only school promoting moral values, its name is spread far and wide, paving the way for propagation to South India in the future. 2013, Master Imelda Lao is ordained a Tao-Transmitting Master, hence opening up more propagation opportunity in the English-speaking countries. *Lord Bright Wisdom International English School.
(7) New Territories
2009, Master Caì spread Tao into Vietnam and Cambodia; meantime, Master Lǐ Taìshān also spread Tao in Cambodia in 2010. 2011, the Cambodian Chóng-Dé Tao Affairs Centre is officially formed; Senior Master Lai officiated at both temples, Xingde and Rongde. Working hand in hand, both temples are holding a few Mandarin teaching classes for pulling in new followers. Considering Huoshituans of both temples followed by a great bunch of university students, both temples have a bright future, so are the university students in holy and worldly affairs.
III. Vision
To avoid a Tao fieldcommunity for withering away, also providing the stage for new blood and talents, the 3-3-3operational mode is essential. In this system, the manpower of a public temple is split into 3 divisions at least; each division has to form 3 sub-divisions of follow-through at least, and each division’s goal is to form another public temple. Each sub-division is functioning independently for further expansion and follow-up jobs. If the three divisions have successfully upgraded to a public temple, the existing public temple would grow triple. Years passed, all units will keep growing with the same operational mode.
In 2004, “expansion by divisions” was tested on propagation; generally, it was found that division chiefs had firmer stands and were willing to undertake more holy affairs. Not only they dared to overcome bottlenecks, but they also run various teams and programmes like in setting up temples in a new place. Despite splitting into divisions, they were a united team and helped each other for Tao development. Thanks to Laomu’s blessing and everyone efforts, on the past few years, the number of public temples as well as Tao development from both home and abroad marked significant growth. Through training and practical experience, prime movers of propagation were slowly trained to be more independent-minded; having sufficient substitutes, the “system of substitution” can also ensure the smooth operation in holy affairs.
2. The Five Core Domains:
Instilling the “Purpose of Tao” and realizing the Five Core Domains as clear goals, the Maitreya Paradise is gradually brought on earth.
(1) Families of filial piety and sibling love: in making a blissful life, cultivators have to equip themselves with filial piety, siblinghood (brotherly/fraternal love), complete morality and the Five Bonds of Human Relationships with them same mind.
(2) Scriptural education: understanding classics and sutras via recitation, practicing its moral values in daily life, edifying oneself with propriety and music (the Doctrine of the mean), one’s life will have Tao which is closely connected with sage character.
(3) Toxin-free lifestyle: In view of our future generations, everyone is urged to go green, care for every living being and our ecosystem, and practise a toxin-free, simple lifestyle.
(4) Grateful towards life: instilling the right view and right mindfulness for ups and downs in life with gratitude and mentality shift.
(5) Eternal life: understanding the law of karma, watching our every act and developing a healthy body, mind and soul, cultivators are striving to accumulate merits until attaining ultimate sagehood.
3. Principal Activies
(1) The Maitreya Day
In 1996, the Maitreya’s Day was first introduced. To meet the need of Tao development, a few activities are organized, such as lifelong learning & parent-kid scriptural recitation, Chinese Orchestral bands, leather drum bands, ukulele bands, mama’s classrooms, etc. With the participation from the old and the young from both Tao members and non-members, the academy is a house full of laughter.
(2) Promoting the Recitation of Sutras and Classics
Prof Wang Caigui was urging for sutra recitation on kids in1995. In 2003, in accord with Tao development in community areas, parent-kid sutra recitation classes were actively promoted with high praise, therefore pulling in a high number of new believers, followed by setting up many temples in various places, and this successful concept was later promoted abroad. In 1999, Lee brothers introduced the sutra recitation day care centre “Chóng-Huá”. In 2009, the academy team established the Guangming Kindergarten; the main focus of the kindergarten was on scriptural recitation, while its secondary focuses were on character, art and physical education. On promoting a toxin-free lifestyle, the kindergarten does providing organic meals. Currently, the academy is holding several day care centres, Guāng- Míng, Aì-Xīn, Zhèng-Dǐan, Zhengchang and so on.
(3) School Volunteer Squads
In 2005, almost all divisional teams of the academy formed the “School Voluntary Squads” one after another. These squads were training young students in giving help in studies and morals for the weak school kids; the squads do render help for the weak community, especially the welfare organizations. Now, the academy has over 30 school squads and more than 10 charitable societies; school squad volunteers and counseling students are totaled over 1000. In fact, squad volunteers are very beneficial for life during both training and serving time.
All the above activities have gain recognition from various quarters, and its leaders were consecutively awarded praiseworthy certificates by government agencies each year.
4. Wish
With the blessing of Laomu, Baishui Shengdi (Laoqianren Han) and Bodhisattva Buxiuxi (Qianren Chen), and help from all the I-Kuan Tao members, the academy’s management team can enjoy such achievement thus far. A passage in the Analects of Confucius: Only when succeeding someone (the great one) ambition and keeping their noble undertaking moving forward can another be entitled a “great person of filial piety”. In returning for the grace of Laomu and Holy Teachers, in future every cultivator not only has to be gratitude for patriarchs and the Tao initiators of qianren’s generation , but also to their dedication, emulating their great spirit of propagation and inheriting their distinct virtues.
Though the academy’s completion is worthy of celebration, the management has to work even harder getting monthly mortgage payments ready. Responsive to “the continuation of generation-to-generation Tao heritage”, all fellow cultivators must have a total awakening of propagation commitment, wholeheartedly realizing the Five Core Domains and inculcating the Tao tradition of simplicity, bringing the Maitreya Pure Land to reality on earth. On the academy’s future, besides enriching Confucian virtues, its key figures are required to be more independent by having multi-skilling and willing to undertake more holy jobs; every temple also has to apply “expanding by divisions” for the steady Tao growth at grass-roots level.
Holy Teacher Jigong mercifully said, “Life has an end but the passion of propagation and salvation has no end; death has a definite date but extending love, sympathy and generosity are no definite date.” Looking forward to robust Tao growth and the “Tianming” (Heavenly Mandate) in perpetuity, we ought to help our Holy Teacher for propagation and the sustainability of the Chongde. We pray for Laomu’s blessing that our eventual visions of spreading Dao in Taiwan, China and the world will come true. In the future, we wish to see all the temples either from home or aboard spreading Dao into China or foreign countries, going down in the history books of the White-Yang Era.
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壹、 道脈源流
白陽應運，明師降世，救渡原人。師尊師母無量鴻慈，1930年荷命普渡，道傳全球，締造空前聖業。發一組源溯天津同興壇，老前人「白水聖帝」奉師母慈命，率前人輩，渡海來台，尊師重道，倡導儒風，澤被四海，愿無始終，聖德無疆。前人「不休息菩薩」1947年奉命來台，割捨親情，難行能行；慈悲喜捨，睿智領導，弘道於數十國，成就豐圓的崇德大道場。
貳、道務概況
一、國內簡介
正和書院隸屬發一崇德台中道場，初由莊昇堂、石伯珍、李泰山發起，賴老點傳師成全扶持，1977年成立伙食團於烏日。草創之初，弟兄刻苦耐勞，但憑一念赤誠，積極開創。翌年成立公壇，大德前人賜名「正和」。
承蒙 天恩師德加被，老前人前人大德敦化、前賢提攜教誨，又有同修盡心盡力。當時區區五、六人帶動五個伙食團，每週開十三個研究班，不眠不休，全力以赴，兩年間道務猛進，再成立「正化壇」，士氣大振。豈料，1980年8月慘遭官考，媒體詆毀，風聲鶴唳，人人自危，本壇命脈弱如游絲。
幸而天佑正和，前賢扶助，同修合心，愈挫愈勇，七年生聚教訓，創建崇德首座「社區型公共佛堂」。1987年10月18日，大德老前人、前人主持安座，賀客盈千，盛況空前；年底開荒日本，此即正和海外開道之濫觴。日後，國內相繼成立正光、正詠、正融、正泉、正宇、正謙、正澤、正典、正維、正崇、正常等公壇，與八十餘處家壇，權分七系列，分布台北、台中、彰化、南投、台南、高雄等地。另有留日學生創設曄德壇，委由台北石伯珍點傳師慈悲帶動。
莊點傳師1989年領命，因海外道務需要，遂於1990年辭公職，揮別家人與稚齡子女，拋家捨業，十年間專心照料海外。國內道務由李點傳師一肩挑起，曾點傳師、林麗寶講師等輔弼左右，海內外齊頭並進。
2000年，原來的家「正和佛堂」被徵收拆除。感恩上天賜予寶地，2005年底恭請韓老點傳師主持奠基，2007年底開工。是神聖使命的召喚！是義無反顧的奉獻！工程組志工、募款志工、專業志工、烘焙部志工，還有更多無名英雄…。無論海內外，有志一同，兢兢業業，無怨無悔的付出；有無息借款、有拋售金飾、有抵押房地、有信用貸款、有為孝親布施、十方善德熱誠捐輸…都但求為書院盡一份棉薄之力。如今，目睹巍峨大樓平地而起，一切的辛勞都可淡忘，這是無為的奉獻！這是撼動天地的力量啊！書院的落成指日可待，我們即將共同承擔更大的責任，以邁向壯闊的未來。
二、海外簡介
(一) 日本、星馬、香港
1987年黃氏姐妹負笈日本，初期渡化留學生，用愛心成全，感動不少道親回國開道。1988年，賴老點傳師奉命安設「進德壇」。近年培植長住的華裔人才，克服語言隔閡，渡化部份日籍人士，發心成立公壇與幾處家壇，現今留駐的是黃梅枝講師。
1993年起，循留日引線開荒星馬，今有檳城同慶、同義，怡保安德、吉隆坡博德與錦德、新加坡和德與駿德等公壇，均遵照體制配合中心運作。本壇偶爾派員關懷，舉辦營隊鼓勵成全。
1998年陳超林講師成立香港常德壇，送往迎來，成為老水還潮跳板。陳氏夫婦樂於財施助道，堪為楷模。近年戮力成全本港與內地人才，頗具成效，遠景可期。
(二) 泰國
1989年廖惠珠、莊美華，結合經商的蕭秋龍一同開荒。須忍受熱帶氣溫與舟車勞頓，更須克服語言、文化差異，不知流過多少淚，也不知有幾次累倒，前途茫茫。幸蒙賴老點傳師關心照顧，終能穩定軍心。又蒙大德前人慈悲，指派莊點傳師常駐中心幫辦，帶動整體道務，直到1999年蔡志成點傳師繼任。
歷經數年慘澹經營，終於否極泰來，仙佛慈悲助化，道務扶搖直上。現有大佛堂三處，廖惠珠、蔡志成、莊美華等點傳師，分別開創泰進、泰駿、泰化等系列，拋棄俗情，難捨能捨，戍守崗位二十餘載，堪為捨辦典型。另有正詠壇負責的泰恆系列，開荒泰北。
(三) 澳洲 <簡介影片>
故梁永點傳師旅居澳洲，一次法會中答應恩師「開荒闡道，做上等人。」就這樣，一個承諾，用全生命來實踐。1989年賴老點傳師奉命安設梁氏佛堂，又持續呵護成全，終於建立開道信心。
梁點傳師，甘心幫人處理瑣碎雜務，有求必應，因此感化無數有緣人。1996年變賣家產，獨力興建闡德佛堂。卻赫然發現罹患三種癌症，當下決定「把肉體交給醫生，把靈性交給老」，還是要修道辦道！上天慈悲，竟延壽十年。
梁點傳師樂於行功了愿，2005年底主動要求支援東馬，雖病情惡化，步履維艱，仍堅持辦事，令人動容！2006年1月13日，梁點傳師瀟灑坐化，上天敕封闡德大仙。
另外，雪梨有JIMMY一家開設佛堂，參與中心運作。
(四) 澳門
1992年黃金益、葉惠珠開道澳門，刻苦經營兩年，奠定基礎，1993年前人慈悲親臨安座「行德壇」。1994年黃金益積勞成疴，回國養病，轉由蔡志成承接。蔡點傳師志在四方，積極果斷，苦心孤詣，栽培一批娘子軍成為開道先鋒，分區拓展，成果可觀。更培訓內地勞工，參辦歷練，假以時日，前途可觀。為順應需求，早午晚設班，隨緣接引。近年內地來澳學道者眾多，臥虎藏龍，人才濟濟。目前有行德大佛堂，由羅點傳師負責；另有黃點傳師開創的承德系列，以及正詠壇創辦的「詠德」。
(五) 砂勞越
呂浩炫日本求道後，1995年發心回古晉開荒，全心投入，渡人成全，站穩根基。1998年，前人恩准安設「誠德壇」；黃金葉聽師調遣，捨下家業，發心常駐，花錢受累，甘之如飴；駕車往返八百公里，四處訪原郎。2003年前人蒞臨成立道務中心，友壇合作無間，仙佛助化，道務欣欣向榮。2005年12月黃講師於辦道途中遭車禍重創，多處骨折，傷及頸椎，生命垂危。幸而天佑良善，化險為夷，復健後重返崗位，可謂「乘愿再來」。現有誠德、進德、仁德三大佛堂，另有忠德、恩德兩處公壇、十餘處家壇。
(六) 尼泊爾
1999年黃金益點傳師受邀幫辦尼國，不久受託接辦。她夙世有緣，無懼貧窮與戰火，深愛這塊土地，苦民所苦，花錢受累，無私無我。她初抵這陌生國度，宛如小白兔闖入叢林，一再有人將貪欲偽裝成真誠，騙走的不僅是財物，更騙走她的純真與大愛。每遇挫折，生怕家人難過，也怕前賢操心，私底下卻是無語問蒼天，屢哭倒於恩師蓮前。皇天不負苦心人，近年上天撥轉一批忠貞子弟兵，尊師重道，為法忘軀，為了愿流血、流汗、流淚，共創「光明國際英文學校」與「尼泊爾正和壇」，八百師生全體素食。是唯一倡導品德的學校，聲名遠播，已奠定本土化的礎石，他日南進印度。
(七) 新開荒國家
2009年蔡志成點傳師開荒越南、柬埔寨，2010年李泰山點傳師跟進柬埔寨。2011年，崇德柬埔寨道務中心成立，賴老點傳師主持行德、融德壇安座。兩壇情同手足，彼此扶持，以教華文結緣渡眾，伙食團中大學生眾多，未來「聖業、志業、事業」並進，前途似錦。
參、未來願景
一、分區拓展
為避免道場老化，讓新秀有揮灑舞台，使道場展現生機，乃有「三三三運作」之議。即是以一公壇為單位，將現有人力，至少劃分成三個分區，每分區以成立公壇為目標；每分區學習獨立運作，個別拓展道務；每分區至少成立三個成全小組，落實開創成全活動；爾後每分區都壯大成公壇時，原有公壇即壯大三倍。往後，每若干年再依此模式，持續成長壯大。
2004年起試辦「分區拓展」，運作過程中，分區長自然更有立場、有擔當，勇於突破瓶頸，以開荒心態經營各種班隊，結緣渡化。大家分區不分心，互相扶持成長。感謝上天護佑！感謝大家力爭上游，八年來海內外道務、公壇數均顯著增長。
開道幹部的培訓與歷練，至為緊要，須逐步養成獨當一面之才，以傳承永續。同時建立「代理人制度」，逢缺補位，無縫接軌，以健全運作機制。
二、五大主軸
為落實道之宗旨，擬具五大主軸為實踐標的，以建立彌勒家園。
(一) 孝弟家庭：孝弟傳家，齊家齊心，敦倫盡份，涵養健全品德，創造幸福美滿人生。
(二) 經典教育：倡導讀經、解經、依經行，文之以禮樂，與聖賢為伍，讓生活有道。
(三) 無毒生活：倡導無毒、環保、健康的生活，愛惜物命、關心生態，造福億萬代子孫。
(四) 善解感恩：培養正見、正向思維，面對順逆因緣，皆能轉念，時時感恩、歡喜自在。
(五) 無限生命：洞悉因果，克己復禮，以身心靈健康為築基；淨業積福，內聖外王，揮灑無私的愛，以成聖成佛為究竟。
三、 主要活動
(一) 彌勒日
1996年首創「彌勒日」，今因應道務需求，除崇德學院課程外，推廣終身學習，舉辦親子多元教學；另有國樂團、鼓隊、烏克麗麗隊、媽媽教室等。古云：「幼兒養性、童蒙養正、少年養志、成年養德」，無論道親或道友，老中青少，各得其所，書院洋溢著歌聲、笑聲、讀書聲，融合知性與感性，是快樂團圓日。
(二) 讀經推廣
1995年響應王財貴教授號召推展兒童讀經，2003年遵循「道務社區化」方針，推廣社區「親子讀經班」，備受好評，廣渡有緣，成立多處佛堂，進而陸續推及海外。
1999年李氏兄弟首創「崇華」讀經學園，2009年書院申辦「光明幼兒園」，倡導親、師、生三贏，課程以讀經為主，輔以品格、藝術、體能，讓兒童及早讀經、快樂讀經。園區供應有機膳食，落實無毒生活。書院現有光明、愛心、正典、正常等全日讀經學園。
此外，提倡成人讀經，並開班研習，期能將經典體現於日常生活。
(三) 校園志工：
2005年起，各分區陸續成立「校園志工隊」，召募培訓青年學子，走入校園幫助弱勢學童，輔導課業、品格、團康；走入社福機構，扶助弱勢族群。目前書院有三十餘志工隊、十餘志工社團，志工與輔導學童各有千餘眾。青年志工在受訓、服務之餘，不斷體驗心靈成長，終身獲益，影響深遠。
以上各項活動，深得各界肯定，連年榮獲各級政府頒獎、嘉勉。
肆、 感恩祈願
感恩上天眷顧，白水聖帝、不休息菩薩聖靈庇佑，前賢關愛，同修合德，書院方有區區小成。中庸云：「夫孝也者，善繼人之志，善述人之事者也。」今後，凡我同修應時時感念祖師、前人輩「犧牲奉獻」的典型，更須傳承其德性與精神，戮力修辦，以報天恩師德於萬一。
書院落成，將成為道親的精神堡壘，固可喜可賀；然吾等尚須再接再厲，逐年清償貸款，以竟其功。書院硬體完成後，為迎接「百代薪傳」的新局，所有同修務必徹底覺醒，從「心」出發。人人實踐五大主軸，培養樸質道風，以期在人間建設彌勒淨土；幹部宜充實仁德學養，承擔使命，多方學習歷練，以期獨當一面；各壇應落實分區拓展，壯大基層道務，以期厚植實力。
恩師慈訓「生可盡，而濟世弘道之愿心不可盡；死有期，而慈悲喜捨之大愛無窮期。」展望未來，我們更應矢志替師分憂，盡心護持崇德，天命永昌，可大可久。衷誠地祈求上天慈悲，祈願「立足寶島、胸懷神州、放眼世界」。屆時，海內外各壇「萬艦齊發」，或躍馬中原，或拓荒海外，將崇德旗幟插遍萬國九州，齊為白陽史冊留下不朽篇章。
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Fa-Yi Chong-De of I-Kuan Tao The Cheng-He Confucian Academy
I. The Origin Line
Come the White-Yang Era, Holy Teachers reincarnated as humans for deliverance. In 1930, Shi Zun and Shi Mu were heavenly mandated to spread the Tao in China; within decades, Tao has globally spread. The Tong-XingTemple (Tianjin City), the origin line of the Fa-Yi Division, was one of the Tao temples mushrooming in China. Back then, Laoqianen Han was ordered leading a missionary team to Taiwan for reviving Confucianism. In 1947, Qianren Chen set foot Taiwan. Though parting from parents, she compensated it with fruitful propagation.
II. Tao Development
1. Domestic
In 1977, under Senior Master Lai’s advice, and guidance of Tao seniors from Taichung, a *Huoshituan was formed by Mr. *Zhuāng Shēngtáng, Shí Bózhēn and Lǐ Taìshān, in Wuri District, Taichung County, Taiwan. Following their passions and the sweat of their brow, the trio set up the Zhèng-Hé Public Temple in 1978 ― named by Qianren Chen – the former name of the Zhèng-Hé Confucian Academy, under the Taichung Tao Cultivation filed
(Tao community) With a mere 5-6 volunteers leading 5 Huoshituans by holding 13 Tao study classes all out each week, their Tao development grew leaps and bounds in two years. Later, another public temple “Zhenghua” was set up, so it was an extra morale boost. Unexpectedly, their Tao Dissemination was hindered by government crackdown and wrong media reports in August, 1980; the public shied away from their Tao temples and their morale was at an all-time low.
*Wide-Giles: Chuang Shengt’ang, Shih Pochen & Li T’aishan .*Huoshituan: a self-catering team/group or a boarding place in vegatarianism. Zhenghua (Chenghua).
When the going gets tough, the first-ever community-style big public temple was built in the Chong-De Sub Division; it’s officiated by Laoqianre Han and Qianren Chen, 19/10/1987, with high turnout. Gaining momentum, at least 14 public temples and 80 plus house(family) temples, under the “Seven Lines”, were set up one after another over the years in major cities and towns in Taiwan. At the end of 1987, Tao propagation in Japan was initiated and so it was the start of overseas Tao dissemination; after few years, a Tao temple in Taipei “Huade”(Yeide) was set up by the grads returned from Japan.
And Master ShiboZeang was the one took the charge.
Master Zhuāng was ordained 1989 and retired 1990 due to the steady overseas Tao growth. He’d been living abroad for 10 years most of the time supervising foreign Tao affairs, while Master Lǐ took charge of home Tao affairs with the help from Master Zēng and Mr. Lín, a Tao lecturer. Huade (Huate); Zeng (Tseng).
Sadly, the Chèng-Hé Temple had to be demolished by government expropriation in 2000, but a piece of land was “compensated” by Laomu (the Almighty); Senior Master Hán Wànnían* was invited to lay the foundation stone, 2005, and the foundation work was started 2007. During the construction of the new Chèng-Hé, involving selflessly was construction workers, fundraisers, specialists, bakers, etc. Contributing to this reconstruction, various donations and loans were received from both home and abroad, such as interest-free credits, mortgage collateral, disposals of valuable jewelry, donations by parental names, etc. Years passed, the reconstruction is finally completed; it also makes us joyously forgetting the sweat over the years, *Wannain(Wannien).
2. Foreign
(1)Japan, Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong (SAR)
The daughters of the Huangs furthered their studies in universities in Japan, 1987; Senior Master Lai officiated at the Jinde Temple in Japan, 1988. Under persuasion of both Huangs, many Taiwanese grads in Japan pledged to spread the Tao after returning home.
Overcoming the gaps of cultures and languages, few Chinese permanent residents are recently trained for roping in Japanese followers. To date, 2 temples and a couple of domestic temples are set up. For a long-term plan, Master Huang Meizhi* is stationed there. From 1993 on, under the Japanese line of overseas Tao expansion, a number of public temples were set up one after the other, and they’re Tóng-Qìng, Tóng-Yì (both are in Pinang), Ān-Dé (Ipoh), Bó-Dé, Jǐn-Dé (both are in KL), Hé-Dé and Jùn-Dé (both are in Singapore), and they’re in operation to rule with the central Tao affairs. The *Changde Temple in Hong Kong was set up in 1998, still led by newly promoted Master Augus Chan. Besides monetary contribution, Mr. and Mrs. Chan have been busy roping in the talents both from local and mainland, so their Tao development outlook is bright. More importantly, “Changde” could be a stepping stone disseminating Tao in China in the future.*Meizhi(Meichih); Changde(Ch’angte).
(2). Thailand
Ms Liào Huìzhū, Ms *Zhuāng Meǐhuá and Mr Xīao Qīulóng (a biz man) joined force to embark on overseas Tao expansion in Thailand, 1989. Initially, due to the differences of culture, language, extreme heat climate and long travelling, the trio once stressed out and was aimless and even cried out in tears. With great care and guidance from Senior Master Laì, coupled with Master Zhuāng was stationed at the Thai Central Tao affairs, the trio regained confidence and their Tao development was on track. 10 year later, Master *Cai Zhicheng succeeded Master Zhuang’s job. After years of stagnant Tao propagation, with divine advice, Tao development marked a turning point at a brisk pace and three big temples were built there. In about 20 years, Master Liao, Cai and Zhuang (Meihua) had to let go worldly affairs and made sacrifices for Tao spreading, the trio has their respective lines (the Taì-Jìn, Taì-Jùn & Taì-Huà). In 2013, Ms Feng shuifeng, Ms Wandee and Ceng Lanyu are ordained as Tao Transmitting Masters. Further, prime movers of the Taì-Héng line, under the Zhèng-Yǒng Temple, are preaching Tao in North Thailand. *Zhuang Meihua(Chuang Meihua); Cai Zhicheng(Tsai Chihcheng); Xiao Qiulong(Hsiao Chiulung)
(3). Australia
The late Master Líang Yǒng* once sojourned in Australia. In an Aussie Tao Assembly, he promised the Holy Teacher “to being a superior man through new places propagation” (in down under). Because of his promise, he even used whole life just for keeping his word. In 1989, Senior Master Lai officiated at the Liang’s House (family) Temple. Guided by Laì, Liang’s confidence grew stronger. Master Líang was a very helpful guy, even if minor things, thus pulling a whole bunch of people into cultivation. 1996, he sold off all his property for building the *Chǎn-Dé* Temple alone. Astonishingly, he was diagnosed having three cancers; as he left his life aside and very determined to Tao propagation, on Laomu’s mercy, he got his life extended and lived 10 more years, how amazing! Basically, Master Liang was so passionate about Tao propagation. Though his condition was serious and feet were tottering, he volunteered to help out at the temples in East Malaysia too, 2005, what a touching move! Gone by sitting coolly, 13/1/06, he attained Tao (salvation) and was conferred the Great Immortal *Chǎn-Dé. Now Master Liang *Yingrang (son) succeeds the late Master Liang Yong’s role. Also, Mr. Jimmy set up a house temple in Sidney; he does partaking in operational plans from the Aussie Central Tao Affairs. *Yong (Yung); Chan-De (Chante); Yingrang (Yingjang).
(4) Macau (SAR, Special Administrative Region, China)
Sister Huáng *Jīn Yì and *Yè Huì Zhū propagated Dao to Macau, 1992; one year later, Qianren Chen mercifully approved to set up the *Xíng-Dé Temple. Two years of efforts, Huang and Ye managed to build a firm propagation foundation there. Plagued by serious illness from exhaustion, Sister Huáng returned home 1994, and then Master Chaì Zhìchéng took over the baton. He had the guts; over the years, a cadre of female talents had been grown. Amazingly, they run their temples by breaking into divisions, and the results were phenomenal. Due to the growing numbers of the mainland workers, they also opened three classes within a day in day and night. The *Xingde Line now has a big temple and over 10 public temples led by both masters Luo and Liao; additionally, there are Chengde and *Rende temples set up by Master Huang, *Yong-Dé Temple is under of Zengyong temple. *Jinyi (chin I); Ye Huizhu (Yeh Huichu); Xingde (Hsingte); Rende (Jente); Chengde (Chengte); Yongde (Yungte).
(5) Sarawak state of Malaysia
In 1995, Mr. Louis Loo pledged to spread the Tao in Kuching after returning from Japan. Owing to his sheer dedication, persuasion and follow-through, Tao base was firmly built there. In 1998, Qianren Chen approved to set up the Chéng-Dé temple. Out of the blue, Ms. Huáng Jīnye was at the Holy Teacher’s command stationing there for Tao propagation. Leaving her stable career and contributing in effort and money, she has no regrets for years of hard life. She was even willing to travel an 800-km round trip just getting people to I-Kuan Tao temples. Visited by Qianren Chen, the Tao affairs centre was formed in 2003. Based on divine help and commitment among other temples, Tao development was thriving there. In Dec 2004, a car accident almost took Huáng’s life with multiple bone fractures, notably her neck vertebrae, but Laomu gives her a second life. Upon her full recovery, she resumed her post in Tao community, and her miraculous comeback is akin to the “return for great vow”. In 2013, she is ordained a Tao Transmitting Master. Presently, there are 3 big temples (Chéng- Dé, Jìn-Dé & Rén-Dé) and more than three public temples (Zhōng-Dé, E̅n-Dé, Hede and so on) and over 10 housefamily temples.
(6) Nepal
In 1999, being a helper in missionary works at first, Master Huáng Jīn Yì soon became the caretaker leader. Fearless of civil war and poverty, she’s fated to be in Nepal. She loves the land and people there, and feels for the plight of the Nepalese. Though putting money and efforts, she has no complaints at all. She, too, was hit by a spate of trouble; however, she often hid her distress from the family and Tao seniors, but she rather often cried before the altar alone. Owing to her dedication, Laomu finally sent in a batch of temple juniors for her; they’re her loyal and devout peers; with their blood, sweat and tears, the *L.B.W.I. E. School and the Chang-He Temple are set up. Now, nearly a thousand kids and teachers in this school go vegetarian. Since it’s the only school promoting moral values, its name is spread far and wide, paving the way for propagation to South India in the future. 2013, Master Imelda Lao is ordained a Tao-Transmitting Master, hence opening up more propagation opportunity in the English-speaking countries. *Lord Bright Wisdom International English School.
(7) New Territories
2009, Master Caì spread Tao into Vietnam and Cambodia; meantime, Master Lǐ Taìshān also spread Tao in Cambodia in 2010. 2011, the Cambodian Chóng-Dé Tao Affairs Centre is officially formed; Senior Master Lai officiated at both temples, Xingde and Rongde. Working hand in hand, both temples are holding a few Mandarin teaching classes for pulling in new followers. Considering Huoshituans of both temples followed by a great bunch of university students, both temples have a bright future, so are the university students in holy and worldly affairs.
III. Vision
To avoid a Tao fieldcommunity for withering away, also providing the stage for new blood and talents, the 3-3-3operational mode is essential. In this system, the manpower of a public temple is split into 3 divisions at least; each division has to form 3 sub-divisions of follow-through at least, and each division’s goal is to form another public temple. Each sub-division is functioning independently for further expansion and follow-up jobs. If the three divisions have successfully upgraded to a public temple, the existing public temple would grow triple. Years passed, all units will keep growing with the same operational mode.
In 2004, “expansion by divisions” was tested on propagation; generally, it was found that division chiefs had firmer stands and were willing to undertake more holy affairs. Not only they dared to overcome bottlenecks, but they also run various teams and programmes like in setting up temples in a new place. Despite splitting into divisions, they were a united team and helped each other for Tao development. Thanks to Laomu’s blessing and everyone efforts, on the past few years, the number of public temples as well as Tao development from both home and abroad marked significant growth. Through training and practical experience, prime movers of propagation were slowly trained to be more independent-minded; having sufficient substitutes, the “system of substitution” can also ensure the smooth operation in holy affairs.
2. The Five Core Domains:
Instilling the “Purpose of Tao” and realizing the Five Core Domains as clear goals, the Maitreya Paradise is gradually brought on earth.
(1) Families of filial piety and sibling love: in making a blissful life, cultivators have to equip themselves with filial piety, siblinghood (brotherly/fraternal love), complete morality and the Five Bonds of Human Relationships with them same mind.
(2) Scriptural education: understanding classics and sutras via recitation, practicing its moral values in daily life, edifying oneself with propriety and music (the Doctrine of the mean), one’s life will have Tao which is closely connected with sage character.
(3) Toxin-free lifestyle: In view of our future generations, everyone is urged to go green, care for every living being and our ecosystem, and practise a toxin-free, simple lifestyle.
(4) Grateful towards life: instilling the right view and right mindfulness for ups and downs in life with gratitude and mentality shift.
(5) Eternal life: understanding the law of karma, watching our every act and developing a healthy body, mind and soul, cultivators are striving to accumulate merits until attaining ultimate sagehood.
3. Principal Activies
(1) The Maitreya Day
In 1996, the Maitreya’s Day was first introduced. To meet the need of Tao development, a few activities are organized, such as lifelong learning & parent-kid scriptural recitation, Chinese Orchestral bands, leather drum bands, ukulele bands, mama’s classrooms, etc. With the participation from the old and the young from both Tao members and non-members, the academy is a house full of laughter.
(2) Promoting the Recitation of Sutras and Classics
Prof Wang Caigui was urging for sutra recitation on kids in1995. In 2003, in accord with Tao development in community areas, parent-kid sutra recitation classes were actively promoted with high praise, therefore pulling in a high number of new believers, followed by setting up many temples in various places, and this successful concept was later promoted abroad. In 1999, Lee brothers introduced the sutra recitation day care centre “Chóng-Huá”. In 2009, the academy team established the Guangming Kindergarten; the main focus of the kindergarten was on scriptural recitation, while its secondary focuses were on character, art and physical education. On promoting a toxin-free lifestyle, the kindergarten does providing organic meals. Currently, the academy is holding several day care centres, Guāng- Míng, Aì-Xīn, Zhèng-Dǐan, Zhengchang and so on.
(3) School Volunteer Squads
In 2005, almost all divisional teams of the academy formed the “School Voluntary Squads” one after another. These squads were training young students in giving help in studies and morals for the weak school kids; the squads do render help for the weak community, especially the welfare organizations. Now, the academy has over 30 school squads and more than 10 charitable societies; school squad volunteers and counseling students are totaled over 1000. In fact, squad volunteers are very beneficial for life during both training and serving time.
All the above activities have gain recognition from various quarters, and its leaders were consecutively awarded praiseworthy certificates by government agencies each year.
4. Wish
With the blessing of Laomu, Baishui Shengdi (Laoqianren Han) and Bodhisattva Buxiuxi (Qianren Chen), and help from all the I-Kuan Tao members, the academy’s management team can enjoy such achievement thus far. A passage in the Analects of Confucius: Only when succeeding someone (the great one) ambition and keeping their noble undertaking moving forward can another be entitled a “great person of filial piety”. In returning for the grace of Laomu and Holy Teachers, in future every cultivator not only has to be gratitude for patriarchs and the Tao initiators of qianren’s generation , but also to their dedication, emulating their great spirit of propagation and inheriting their distinct virtues.
Though the academy’s completion is worthy of celebration, the management has to work even harder getting monthly mortgage payments ready. Responsive to “the continuation of generation-to-generation Tao heritage”, all fellow cultivators must have a total awakening of propagation commitment, wholeheartedly realizing the Five Core Domains and inculcating the Tao tradition of simplicity, bringing the Maitreya Pure Land to reality on earth. On the academy’s future, besides enriching Confucian virtues, its key figures are required to be more independent by having multi-skilling and willing to undertake more holy jobs; every temple also has to apply “expanding by divisions” for the steady Tao growth at grass-roots level.
Holy Teacher Jigong mercifully said, “Life has an end but the passion of propagation and salvation has no end; death has a definite date but extending love, sympathy and generosity are no definite date.” Looking forward to robust Tao growth and the “Tianming” (Heavenly Mandate) in perpetuity, we ought to help our Holy Teacher for propagation and the sustainability of the Chongde. We pray for Laomu’s blessing that our eventual visions of spreading Dao in Taiwan, China and the world will come true. In the future, we wish to see all the temples either from home or aboard spreading Dao into China or foreign countries, going down in the history books of the White-Yang Era.