Guided Tung Lin Kok Yuen through the fires of adversity, propelling the continuous progress of Buddhism in Hong Kong

Madam Lam Ling Chun, the second Superintendent of Tung Lin Kok Yuen, was appointed by Lady Clara. She assisted Lady Clara in propagating Buddhism and promoting education. In 1930, Lady Clara established Po Kok Free School in Hong Kong and Macau. In 1932, Po Kok Buddhist Seminary for girls was founded at Castle Peak in the New Territories, and Madam Lam devoted herself wholeheartedly to its establishment. Afterward, Po Kok School and Tung Lin Kok Yuen were established, and she dedicated herself tirelessly to their development.

In 1938, following Lady Clara’s passing, Madam Lam assumed the role of Superintendent of Tung Lin Kok Yuen and Principal of Po Kok School. Under her leadership, Tung Lin Kok Yuen successfully navigated the challenging years of the Japanese occupation. After the war, Madam Lam spearheaded the expansion of Po Kok School. She actively promoted the development of other Buddhist organizations, including securing the headquarters of the Hong Kong Buddhist Association from the British government after the war. In 1945, she assisted in the establishment of the Hong Kong Buddhist Association and played a key role in organizing the Chinese Buddhist Academy. Subsequently, she helped establish several Buddhist schools, such as Chi Lin Free School, Chi Hong Free School, and Buddhist Wong Fung Ling College.