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SED expresses deep sorrow over passing of the Most Venerable Jing Yin
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     The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, today (December 22) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Most Venerable Jing Yin, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Eighth Abbot of Po Lin Monastery.
 
     Dr Choi said, "The Most Venerable Jing Yin was a highly respected figure of great virtue who was deeply committed to education and cared greatly for students. He had served as the Director of the Centre of Buddhist Studies of the University of Hong Kong, a member of the Board of Governors of Hong Kong Nang Yan College of Higher Education, the Director of the Centre of Buddhist Studies of Hong Kong Chu Hai College, and the School Supervisor of Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College, among other roles. He actively promoted the development of Buddhist studies and education, benefiting the education sector and society at large. With a compassionate mind and a dedication to education, he was held in high esteem by teachers, students and the community. His spirit and ethos are deeply admirable."
 
     "We are grateful for the Most Venerable Jing Yin's contributions to education, and he will always be remembered."
 
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