Master Ai Ting (1892 – 1947)

Established Tung Lin Kok Yuen, propagate Buddhism in Hong Kong

In 1932, Master Ai Ting was invited by Lady Clara to step down as Abbot of Zhulin Temple and move to Hong Kong to propagate Buddhism. He founded the Po Kok Buddhist Institute and provided educational opportunities for female students. Master Ai Ting assisted Lady Clara in establishing Tung Lin Kok Yuen in 1935. He also published a monthly Buddhist periodical, “Light of Humankind,” and expanded Po Kok Vocational Middle School and many charitable schools in Hong Kong and Macau. Apart from engaging in education, he also preached and gave lectures at various Buddhist establishments.