Living Buddha In Kuala Lumpur
■Book 104 - A Plethora Of Scenic Splendours
■Written by GrandMaster Sheng-yen Lu
Living Buddha Lian Shen created a furor in Kuala Lumpur. Although staying in a presidential suite in Imperial Hotel, he only wore a faded red lama costume. He used an additional yellow pouch when he had to go out. He did not have other belongings apart from a hand luggage.
When he had nothing to do in the suite, he would pace up and down. His chanting was only broken by the noise made by the rosary beads he used. If he sat on the sofa, he would go into meditation. The hall was so quiet that a fallen needle would be heard clearly.
But a tornado was brewing in Kuala Lumpur.
The signboard of Buddhism was blowing in the wind; it is just a matter of time it would drop off. A yellow dog was howling below the sign board. Its tune was hoarse, full of sorrow and short of breath.
Kuala Lumpur is the biggest and the most boisterous city in Malaysia. Many hawkers were doing business near the high-rise buildings. The cooking utensils used by the eating stalls could be heard from far. Noises from the passing vehicles, the nearby restaurants together with the laughter of the customers and the voices of singers were as glittering as the neon lights.
It is a prosperous city, an ultra modern one. Suddenly everyone in the city remembers an important date i.e December 26. This golden date is the most important date in their lives. They can unload the burden as heavy as a thousand kati. On this date, Master Lu Sheng Yen will take the stage in Kuala Lumpur.
Master Lu is a man of mystery, everybody will want to see him taking out his mask.
The yellow dog was clawing ahead, but its body was curving backward. When the day finally arrived, a lot of people converged at the national stadium. Few people went to the restaurants, or patronised the night spots. Even fewer people remained at home or wondered on the streets. They flocked at the stadium and listened to what Lu Sheng Yen had to talk about “True Buddha.”
Kuala Lumpur had never seen such a commotion before.
The rising star in the religious world, Master Lu Sheng Yen was making his first appearance in the capital of Malaysia.
All the newspapers in Kuala Lumpur made news of Master Lu Sheng Yen their headlines. They devoted a big column to carry his news everyday. Master Lu Sheng Yen stole the lime lights and was considered man of the hour.
Amongst others, were the following:
Nanyang Shang Pao, Sin Chew daily, Sin Ming daily, The China press, Ming Sheng Pao, Tong Pao, New life press, Man weekly, Times.....Star (English medium)
It is an assembly of news medium.
His exposure to the media was unrivalled:
The country's President could not match him.
The Pope of Catholicism trailed him.
Even the popular film star seemed pale.
Residents of big city like Kuala Lumpur normally lead a stressful life. They will not be easily arose by whoever coming to town. They are quite numb in their feelings. But to their surprise, they are attracted by Lu Sheng Yen, who command such a big following. He caught many by surprise.
I am not a native returning home,
I am just a passer by.
As a traveller who passed by, I rekindled the light of traditional Buddhism which was once considered deserted and non existence. I cleared away the spider webs and gave it a clean and refreshing look. The rusts were removed, the parts oiled, and the dust cleared.
We are from the True Buddha School which possesses all kinds of mystic powers. There is a causation for me to preach the True Buddha Tantra. The time is right and the place most suitable.
When Shakyamuni Buddha was born, he showed his mystic powers. He moved seven steps and formed seven lotus flowers . Pointing to the heaven and earth, he said: “I am the honoured one in the divine.”
When Jesus Christ was born, the star glittered and three learned men came to make offerings.
I was wearing a piece of white heavenly cloth when I was born.
The news travelled slowly, at its own pace, but those with sharp ears will hear about it; and talk about it. Soon, one will tell ten, ten will tell hundred, and soon the whole world will know about it.
Those cultivating True Buddha Tantra really have achieved spiritual response, we have witnesses and evidence to show. It is true and not fabricated by us.
