寶蓮禪寺簡歷
寶蓮禪寺位於廣東省寶安縣香港大嶼山昂平高原，是香港最著名之十方叢林。開山功行大德頓修、悅明與大悅三位禪師，志同道合雲遊至此高山平地，見尊山環繞，堪為十方道場，遂於鳳凰與彌勒兩峰之間，刪蔓草，除荊棘，先建小石屋，後蓋大茅篷。十方雲水僧到此，米粒同餐，種山蔬，置法器，草創禪門模範。
一九二四年，紀修和尚由鎮江金山江天寺來山，大眾懇請任十方叢林第一代住持，改名為寶蓮禪寺。由是宗風遠播，諸山輔助，共住同參者數十人。一九二八年建成大圓滿覺，供奉釋迦大佛及迦葉阿難二尊者金像。
一九三零年秋期傳戒圓滿後，紀公老人春秋已高，精神勞瘁，訪覓繼任丈席人選，以便退居，自辦生死大事。經諸山長老會議，公請屯門清涼法苑如是住筏可法師為第二代住持。筏公進院以來，蕭規曹隨，法席更為隆盛。在任四十年間，大轉法輪。座下龍象雲集，興辦佛學院，造就僧才，廣建殿宇。一九六八年大雄寶殿落成，奠定伽藍基礎。
第三代增秀和尚，四代慧命和尚，五代聖一和尚，至今第六代初慧大和尚秉承祖訓。心燈相續，護法安僧。
一九八九年十月十三日，青銅鑄造之天壇大佛，塑成於昂平木魚峰上，慈眼普護眾生。
天壇大佛高廿六公尺，重二百零二公噸，設計參攷唐朝龍門、敦煌風格。體現佛陀慈悲祥和，莊嚴妙相。使見者聞者，悉發純淨平和之心，禮敬供奉。
Brief History of Po Lin Monastery
Po Lin Monastery is situated in Ngong Ping Plateau, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, Bao'an County, Guangdong Province. It is the most famous monastery in Hong Kong where monks from all quarters are welcomed to stay and practise.
The three Zen masters who first started to develop the place were Venerable Tai Yuet, Tuen San and Yuet Ming. The site was chosen not only for its surrounding lofty peaks but also for its potential in becoming a prosperous Zen monastery. A stone hut was erected between Phoenix Peak and Matrieya Peak. Since then all travelling monks could stay and took part in growing their own food as well as engaging in Zen meditation.
In 1924, Ven.Kei Sau from Jiangtian Monastery of Jinshan (Golden Mountain) Zhenjiang was invited to be the first abbot. The monastery soon became so famous that many monks came.
In 1928, a grand hall was built where the statues of Buddha Sakyamuni and his disciples Mahakasyapa and Ananda were worshipped.
After the autumn Ordination of 1930, Ven.Kei Sau retired. He was succeeded by Ven. Fat Ho from Ching Leung Vihara, Tuen Mun. Ven. Fat Ho's popular abbotship lasted 40 years. Under him, a Buddhist Institute for monks was set up and a new grand hall was built in 1968. Many monks of the highest calibre were attracted and the foundation for a big monastery was laid.
The third abbot was Ven. Tsang Sau, followed by Ven. Wai Ming, Ven. Sing Yat, who is still alive, was the fifth abbot. The present transmitter of the lamp is Ven. Chor Wai who continues to turn the Dharma wheel and holds the lineage as the sixth abbot.
On 13 October 1989, the big bronze Buddha statue was erected on top of Muk Yu Hill, blessing and protecting all sentient beings.
The statue is 26 M in height and weighs 202 tons. Its design is taken from the Longmen Cave of the Tang Dynasty and Dunhuang Cave. The solemn statue inspires a feeling of peace, serenity as well as supreme dedication.
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