“Among all offerings, the offering of Dharma is the most exalted.” To share the teachings of Dharma and to spread Buddhism across the Saha world is a profound act of virtue, embodying unparalleled merit. Such efforts not only uphold the propagation of the Dharma but also bring immeasurable benefit to all sentient beings.

1. The Procurement and Publication of Buddhist Texts
During the 1920s and 1930s, education in Hong Kong was scarce, and books were luxuries beyond the reach of many, with Buddhist texts and scriptures being exceptionally rare treasures. Lady Clara Ho Tung envisioned Tung Lin Kok Yuen as a beacon for Buddhist learning, establishing it to create a distinguished library for the circulation of sacred scriptures. Upon its completion, a dedicated Sutra Repository was meticulously curated, safeguarding her treasured collection. Lady Clara further elevated the repository’s prominence by procuring rare and revered texts, including the “Reprint of the Song Edition of the Qisha Canon”.

Lady Clara demonstrated a longstanding devotion to the noble act of printing and disseminating Buddhist texts. Notably, in 1929 and 1930, she meticulously curated and refined the Dharma teachings of Venerable Zhi Guang during his visit to Hong Kong. These teachings were published as “The Origins of Women Studying Buddhism” and “An Outline of the Infinite Life Sutra”, thoughtfully distributed to cultivate profound Dharma connections with the broader community.

Over the years, TLKY has diligently published and disseminated significant Buddhist texts, with the following being especially noteworthy:

In 1937,“The Collected Standards of Buddhist Literature” by Kamagai Gyo, re-edited and republished by Venerable Ai Ting, as a textbook for members and students of Buddhist studies.

In 1948年, The posthumous works of Venerable Ai Ting include “The Collected Essays of Qi Yun” and “A Collected Commentary on the Doctrine of the One Vehicle in the Avatamsaka Sutra Teachings”.

In 1960, Madam Susan S. H. Kong authored “The Buddhist Studies Textbook for Secondary Schools”. Venerable Miao Yin authored “A Brief History of the Avatamsaka School” to introduce the Avatamsaka Sutra to fellow members of the Buddhist Studies Society.
In 1977, The posthumous work of Venerable Kwan Bun, “Chamber of Scent and Light”.

In 2000, “The Lin Kok Series” has been published successively.

“The Collected Essays of Qi Yun”
Venerable Ai Ting, also known by “Qi Yun,” devoted his early years to the study of Buddhism and later expanded his focus to literature and history. After his passing, Mr. Sun Jue Min and the second Abbot, Madam Lam Ling Chun, spearheaded efforts to compile and publish his works. The institute sponsored the publication, ensuring that over forty of Venerable Ai Ting’s articles are preserved and shared with future generations.

“The Buddhist Studies Textbook for Secondary Schools”
Madam Susan Kong authored the “The Buddhist Studies Textbook for Secondary Schools,” which was published and distributed by Tung Lin Kok Yuen.

In 1959, Madam Kong drafted the syllabus and textbook for the Buddhist Studies Examination. In 1960, the Hong Kong government officially included “Buddhist Studies” as a subject in the Hong Kong School Certificate Examination.

This textbook became the sole authorized material for the Buddhist Studies curriculum in Buddhist schools at the time. It was exclusively distributed by TLKY, and schools would pre-order copies from TLKY for their students before classes commenced.

“The Lin Kok Series”
The Lin Kok Series, published in 2001, was created in response to the evolving times and the common challenges faced in modern life. Buddhist scholars were invited to explain the Dharma in a clear, accessible, and engaging manner. This approach aimed to help the public apply the principles of right knowledge and right understanding of Buddhism in their everyday lives.