Venerable Tripitaka Master Hua (1918-1995)

Venerable Tripitaka Master Hua was the Founding President of the Sangha and Laity Training Programs and former Chairperson of Dharma Realm Buddhist Association’s Board of Directors. The Venerable Master was born in Manchuria in 1918. At age eleven, he became aware of the phenomenon of death and upon questioning people about it, learned that Buddhism teaches a method for ending birth and death. From that moment on, the Master became intent upon achieving that goal for himself and all living beings.

Venerable Master Hua’s purpose is to transmit the entirety of the Buddha’s teachings to the West, so that all people have the opportunity to understand and actually practice Buddhism in their daily lives. Many of his followers are working on the translation of the Buddhist canon into English and other Western languages. 

Above all, he has overseen the creation of a genuine Buddhist monastic community in America: properly and fully ordained Buddhist monks and nuns who can continue the traditional Sangha order. In this work he has been guided by the understanding that Buddhism is not an Asian religion, but a teaching for all living beings. Its principles of compassion, selflessness, and wisdom are venerated by people from all countries throughout the world. Many come to recognize this truth keenly, and have found the opportunity to study the Buddha’s great principles at the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association’s teaching centers to be a source of joy and inspiration.