History

The founder, Master Ling-Chun, who devoted his life for Buddha. With a purpose of expanding Buddhism in western countries for: (1) answers to many of the problems of modern materialistic societies, and (2) a deep understanding of the human mind (and natural therapies) which prominent psychologists around the world are now discovering to be both very advanced and effective.

In 1976, from Hong-Kong, he migrated to New York and then California. In 1980, Master Ling-Chun started Pao-Hua Temple, in a three bedroom house located in down town San Jose, California. In 1984, he bought a piece of land in San Jose, which now 2946 McKee Road, and built two small temporary buildings, one for worship and the other for residence; while building the main hall and the rest of the temple. In 1988, after four long years of hard work from volunteers and professional construction workers, Pao-Hua Temple announced its grand opening celebration. This was a glorious day.

Nun Chi-Fa, the current Buddhist master, has managed Pao-Hua since 1999, after Master Ling-Chun's spirit left the Haba world and be with Buddha Amitaba. Nun Chi-Fa is following the path of Master Ling-Chun.