A Compassionate Life：Venerable Master Miao Lien

Content

• Leaving home in early childhood due to good roots……….1
• Taking the precepts at the most reputable Vinaya monastery……….7
• Receiving orthodox training at Suzhou Lingyen Mountain Temple……….13
• Respect attained in secluded practice……….21
• Adversities encountered when attempting to build a monastery……….29
• Reflection on building Lingyen Temple……….37
• Spreading the wondrous Dharma infinitely……….45
• Few understand Buddhist thinking……….53
• Leading by example and following rules of respect……….59
• A life of self-discipline……….65
• Venerable Master’s belly of forbearance……….73
• Create positive affinities to empower vows……….77
• The persuasive power of highly virtuous conduct……….83
• The compassionate forty-ninth vow……….91
• Two great vows to guide sentient beings……….95
• Nurturing disciples for twenty years……….101
• Educating Sramaneras and nurturing their roots of wisdom……….109
• Founding the school for practicing Buddhism and studying sutras……….117
• Building vessels of compassion everywhere for sentient beings……….125
• Practicing Buddhism in seclusion to save sentient beings of all Dharma Realms……….133
• The Dharma Body forever dwells at the Lingyen Mountain Temple……….139
• Dharma teachings from the Venerable Master preceding his passing……….145