As the precursor to Jin-Gang-Dhyana University, the nature of Tasmanian Chinese Buddhist Academy of Australia is identical to that of Jin-Gang-Dhyana University; the target being to research and study, preserve, promote and advocate Chinese Buddhist studies using Holy Tantra traditional forms of teachings, yoga, discipline and perfection of the highest vehicle of Buddhism as the central axis, it aims to discover and foster personnel to disseminate Dharma and benefit sentient beings. Also with this prerequisite, it extensively includes the outstanding essences of traditional Chinese culture in order to facilitate the endless transmission and inheritance of the Chinese civilisation.

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Tasmanian Chinese Buddhist Academy of Australia, although named as an “Academy”, is not equivalent to the conventional academic research institute commonly found in the society. From the perspective of human beings, this is because the essence of Buddhist doctrines lies in the research of the path to the ultimate liberation of the spiritual life. Consequently, one not only needs to perform in-depth studies and be eager to learn, but must also place a greater emphasis on solid meditative practice and personal verification. Especially for Chinese Han Transmission Esotericism Academy, which is an affiliate of Tasmanian Chinese Buddhist Academy of Australia, it is a research institute of Buddhist Tantrayana with the following primary focuses: studying the cosmology of Buddhist Tantrayana, Holy Tantra Studies, the Holy Tantra Ten Dharma Realms Mandalas of Holy Tantra Studies, the Three Tantra Dharani of Holy Tantra Studies, Spiritual Philosophy, as well as the science of the Human Body. The recruitment of research students will be in accord with specialised fields, with different research directions the nature will also vary.

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Tasmanian Chinese Buddhist Academy of Australia was founded by Master Zhi- Ji, the current Patriarch of Chinese Han Transmission Tantrayana Buddhism - Holy Tantra Gu Fan Mi Jin-Gang-Dhyana Buddhism. It is organised and operated by three not-for-profit and tax-exempted organisations that are officially registered in Tasmania, Australia. They are Holy Tantra Esoteric Buddhism Incorporated, Jin-Gang-Dhyana Incorporated and Jin-Gang-Dhyana Wang Xin De Foundation Incorporated. Therefore, Tasmanian Chinese Buddhist Academy of Australia also observes the constitutions and conventions in accordance with the three organisations: adhering to the nature of purely academic research and not participating in any political matters or engaging in profit-making activities.

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Causation of Establishment

The establishment of Jin-Gang-Dhyana University was the Sheng Mi Long Jiang “Xi Zi Shou Ji” (Holy Tantra Dragon Discourse – “Prophecy at Xi Zi”) of Bhagavan the Great Holy the Great Holy Jewel ZHI-JI Vimalakirti Elder Dharma Lord Jing-Wu, the 27th Patriarch of Chinese Han Transmission Tantrayana Buddhism - Holy Tantra Gu Fan Mi Jin-Gang-Dhyana Buddhism, before His rainbow transformation. It is also the dream that Master Zhi-Ji has been longing to realise.

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On 16th April 1989, Master Zhi-Ji strode across the Luo Hu bridge at Shenzhen, China. This ushered in the supreme period of worldwide extensive Dharma dissemination of Chinese Han Transmission Tantrayana Buddhism. Master Zhi-Ji arrived in Australia, and with the city of Hobart in Tasmania as the base of operations, headquarters of Chinese Han Transmission Tantrayana Buddhism – Holy Tantra Gu Fan Mi Jin-Gang-Dhyana Buddhism were established in many countries and regions including Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Various areas of work have also been launched in order to thoroughly prepare both secular and transcendental arenas for the establishment of Jin-Gang-Dhyana University.

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On 4th January 2000, the late Honourable Jim Bacon MHA, then Premier of Tasmania, together with Mrs. Lyn Andersch, the late Manager of Multicultural Tasmania, personally received Master Zhi-Ji. After listening to Master Zhi-Ji’s report, the late Honourable Jim Bacon expressed that he recognised that Jin-Gang-Dhyana University was going to be a religious university of Tantrayana Buddhism, and not a common secular university. He expressed that if the establishment of Jin-Gang-Dhyana University does not need any government subsidy, he could grant a special approval for Jin-Gang-Dhyana University.

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The support of the late Honourable Jim Bacon MHA had given enormous encouragement to Master Zhi-Ji. As an expression of gratitude towards such a revelation from the late Honourable Jim Bacon MHA, on 4th January 2000, the day the late Premier received Master Zhi-Ji, Master Zhi-Ji founded Tasmanian Chinese Buddhist Academy of Australia and immediately started work.

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On 24th March 2001, the late Honourable Jim Bacon MHA, together with the Honourable Duncan Kerr SC MP, received Master Zhi-Ji and the Holy Tantra Esoteric Buddhist delegation. The late Honourable Jim Bacon MHA enquired about the progress of the organisation and construction of Jin-Gang-Dhyana University on his own accord. Master Zhi-Ji expressed to the Premier: the establishment of this Buddhist University is for harmony for all mankind, world peace, religious dialogue and global ethics. The late Premier was very happy and reaffirmed that if Jin-Gang-Dhyana University does not need any subsidy from the government, he could provide a special approval. We cherish the memory of the late Premier’s decision; it was one with noble character, open-mindedness, all-encompassing strategic view and foresight.

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On 28th July 2009, Chinese Han Transmission Tantrayana Buddhism - Holy Tantra Gu Fan Mi Jin-Gang-Dhyana Buddhism publicly revealed to the world Tasmanian Chinese Buddhist Academy of Australia affiliate - Chinese Han Transmission Esotericism Academy to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Master Zhi-Ji departing China and embarking on the worldwide dissemination of Dharma. Thus, an official holy inauguration ceremony of Chinese Han Transmission Esotericism Academy was held. This coincided with the inaugural academic symposium themed “The Changes and Current Situation of Buddhism in East Asia” held at the Australian, Tasmanian Branch of the international Buddhist studies organisation, East Asian Religious Cultural Association, and the inaugural academic symposium based on the treatise “Buddhism Beyond Boundaries”.

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The academic discipline of Chinese Han Transmission Tantrayana Buddhism is arguably the essence of the spiritual civilisation of mankind. In order to adapt and receive the arrival of the cosmic time-wheel of the worldwide extensive dissemination of Chinese Han Transmission Tantrayana Buddhism — Holy Tantra Gu Fan Mi Jin-Gang-Dhyana Buddhism in the 21st century, alongside allowing the ancient study of Chinese Han Transmission Esotericism to enter into the modern society and offer modernised facilities, Chinese Han Transmission Esotericism Academy adheres to and inherits the ultimate virtuous kindness compassion and wisdom of the Great Holy Sakyamuni Buddha. Employing new and refreshing avenues of academia, science, religion and philosophy to unfold multi-channeled, multi-levelled, multi-domain, multi-perspective and multi-disciplinary exploration of eternal life, in hope that sentient beings with the conditions will be able to ripen the Avatamsaka Holy Conditions of the past lives, and advance into the profound mysteries of Holy Tantra Esoteric Buddhism.

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Concepts and principles of teaching

The principles of the establishment, operation and education at Jin-Gang-Dhyana University are initiated in accordance with the systematic scriptural teachings of the Great Holy Sakyamuni Buddha, which display varying levels of depth and specialisations, whether exoteric or esoteric, with form or formless, including:

• the Three Dharma Seals,

• Four Noble Truths,

• Eight-Fold Noble Paths,

• Thirty-Seven Aids to Enlightenment,

• Five Hundred Stage Dharma,

• Avatamsaka Sutra,

• Agama Sutras,

• Vaipulya Sutra,

• Prajna Sutra,

• Saddharma Pundarika Sutra,

• Nirvana Sutra,

• Vairocana Sutra,

• Vajrashekhara Sutra et cetera,

          together with the twelve essential scriptures of Holy Tantra Gu Fan Mi Jin-Gang- Dhyana Buddhism.

 

They are:

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Firstly, to impart knowledge of the mind and spirit, to stimulate the potential abilities of the body and mind, to research fundamental new knowledge, to freely explore and investigate the universal truth and the ultimate meaning of human life, all to allow the staff and students of Tantrayana Jin-Gang-Dhyana University to possess the five ‘H’ personal characteristics recorded in Holy Tantra Holy Scriptures:

• Holy Human Character,

• Holy Religion,

• Humble,

• Humane, and

• Humourous.

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The 5 “H” Perfect Human Character is to become a complete Dharma dissemination human resource, nurtured by Tantrayana Jin-Gang-Dhyana University into one that possesses both physical and mental sturdiness.

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Secondly, with the First Holy Ancestral Patriarch Master of Fo Fan Chi Ming, Bhagavan ZHI-JI Vimalakirti of Ancient India as our role model, we endeavour to possess the open-minded attitude of Li Gou Jing Ying, Ming Kong Zi Jian, Wu Suo Wei Ju Zi Jie Tuo, Dai Zhu Zong Chi, Jiang Da Ji Xiang (departing from filth with crystal brilliance, vidya sunya self-verification, fearless self-liberation, in command of all Dharani and the bestowing of great auspiciousness) to care and love mankind, and to give back to the society. Concomitantly, we endeavour to adapt to the world trend of promoting international cultural and academic exchange, achieved through the comprehensive advocation of innovative and extensive experiences both intellectual and technical, alongside offering a lifetime educational opportunity to all those who are interested.