Grandmaster Lu Returns to the Founding Temple After Recovery, Warmly Welcomed by the Sangha and Disciples
Seattle Ling Shen Ching Tze Temple News

At noon on March 9, 2026, the Founding Temple was filled with joy and heartfelt emotion as Living Buddha Lian-Sheng, Grandmaster Lu, safely returned after a period of rest, treatment and rehabilitation. The news of Grandmaster's recovery and return quickly spread, uplifting the spirits of the sangha and True Buddha School disciples, many of whom arrived early to welcome him home.
 
Beginning at 11:00 a.m., more than one hundred monastics and disciples gradually gathered and lined both sides of the roadway in orderly rows. The atmosphere was both warm and festive as everyone waited with gratitude and eager anticipation for the arrival of Grandmaster and Shimu Master Lian-Hsiang.
 
At approximately 12:50 p.m., Grandmaster and Shimu arrived at the Founding Temple. The moment they appeared, the crowd erupted into enthusiastic applause and joyful cheers. Warm greetings and heartfelt expressions of love and blessings echoed throughout the gathering as disciples welcomed Grandmaster and Shimu with great affection. Smiling warmly, Grandmaster waved graciously to everyone along the way. The entire scene was filled with the warmth and joy of a family reunion, deeply touching all who were present.
 
With heartfelt gratitude, Grandmaster took the opportunity to sincerely thank the masters and reverends who had lovingly cared for him throughout his illness and recovery. He also expressed his profound appreciation to all True Buddha School disciples around the world who had continuously recited mantras, performed Dharma practices, and dedicated merits for his swift recovery. Grandmaster shared that it was through everyone's unwavering support, prayers, and merit dedication that he felt the boundless care, compassion, and strength coming from disciples across the globe during his recuperation and rehabilitation. His words deeply moved those in attendance and further reflected the precious bond of unity and devotion shared throughout the True Buddha School.
 
In his characteristic humorous and lighthearted manner, Grandmaster jokingly remarked that one of the reasons he came out to meet everyone so soon was to encourage disciples to attend the upcoming Drashi Lhamo Dharma Transmission Grand Ceremony on March 21. With a smile, he said that although he was still undergoing rehabilitation, he wished to see everyone as early as possible and warmly invited disciples from around the world to come to Seattle to participate in this extraordinary Dharma event. Grandmaster also announced that during the ceremony he would personally bestow the precious oral instructions for the Drashi Lhamo Wealth Attraction Practice.
 
Grandmaster further shared the joyful news that Golden Mother had granted him permission to return, and that he would continue to preside over Dharma ceremonies, bestow blessing through touching disciples' head, conduct spiritual consultations, and continue his painting as usual. His cheerful and reassuring remarks brought laughter to the audience while greatly uplifting everyone's spirits and deepening their anticipation for the upcoming Grand Ceremony.
 
Grandmaster's return to the Founding Temple following his recovery was not only the joyful news that disciples throughout the True Buddha School had long awaited, but also brought renewed confidence and inspiration for the upcoming Grand Spring Ceremony. Amid the joyful celebration, everyone united in praying for Grandmaster's continued good health, smooth recovery, and long, enduring presence in the world to continue propagating the True Buddha Tantric Dharma and benefiting countless sentient beings. For the Founding Temple and all True Buddha School disciples, this was truly a day filled with gratitude, hope, blessings, and radiant light.