2. Heavenly Post: the post of an enlightened being whom all living beings in the universe take refuge Post of Tao Transmission: the post of an enlightened being who is responsible to carry out the Buddha of the Heavenly Post’s mission on earth Heavenly Decree: a mandate from Heaven/Heavenly Mater. It is also known as the Mandate of Heaven or the Divine Authority Enlightening Masters with Heavenly Decree: individuals who have the Mandate of Heaven to transmit and propagate Tao during a specific period of time Introduction

3. Era of the Green Sun: the spring of human civilization where Tao was with the kings. Dipamkara Buddha was the Buddha of the Heavenly Post. Fuxi was responsible for the Post of Tao Transmission. Era of the Red Sun: the summer of human civilization where Tao was with the teachers. Sakaymuni Buddha was the Buddha of the Heavenly Post. Jiang Taigong was responsible for the Post of Tao Transmission. Era of the White Sun: the autumn of human civilization where Tao is with the people. Maitreya Buddha is the Buddha of the Heavenly Post. Ji-Gong Living Buddha and Yue-Hui Bodhisattva are responsible for the Post of Tao Transmission. Three Eras of Calamities

4. Incarnation of Maitreya Buddha Name: LU, ZHONG YI Date of Birth: The 24th day of the 4th lunar month in 1849 Birthplace: Jining, Shandong Province, China Childhood: lived in poverty with his younger sister Jin Gong Zu Shi

5. Receiving Tao: became Patriarch Liu’s disciple by following the guidance from Holy Spirits Successor of Tao Lineage: Heavenly Mater revealed in a Holy Revelation that Patriarch Lu will continue with the Lineage of Tao. Jin Gong Zu Shi 仝合

6. Tao Propagation: began propagating Tao after he reunited with his sister Mission Completed: returned to Heaven on the 2nd day of the 2nd lunar month in 1925 and Heavenly Mater bestowed the title of JIN GONG ZU SHI Jin Gong Zu Shi

7. Incarnation of Ji-Gong Living Buddha Name: ZHANG, KUI SHENG, also known as GUAN BI Date of Birth: The 19th day of the 7th lunar month in 1889 Birthplace: Jining, Shandong Province, China Childhood: brought up from a scholarly family Tian Ran Gu Fo

8. Receiving Tao: agreed to receive Tao after his mother received and learned about Tao first Filial Love for His Father: propagated Tao diligently in hopes of saving his deceased father from suffering Tian Ran Gu Fo

9. Incarnation of Yue Hui Bodhisattva Name: SUN, SU ZHEN, also known as MING SHAN and acquired the Tao name of HUI MING Date of Birth: The 28th day of the 8th lunar month in 1899 Birthplace: Shan County, Shandong Province, China Zhong Hua Sheng Mu

10. In 1930, Patriarch Zhang and Matriarch Sun received the Mandate of Heaven from Heavenly Mater/Heaven. Mandate of Heaven

11. Now, we are in the new era where everyone can receive Tao regardless of one’s gender, education, social status, etc. This is possible because of our Holy Teachers’ virtues and sacrifice. White Sun Era

12. Patriarch Zhang and Matriarch Sun continued to propagate Tao regardless of the obstacles they encountered. Tao Propagation in China

13. “All Enlightening Masters have to face great challenges and difficult tests in the process of Tao propagation.” ~Heavenly Mater Mission Completed: returned to Heaven on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month in 1947 and Heavenly Mater bestowed the title of TIAN RAN GU FO “Disciples and Teacher will part during the Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival).” ~Heavenly Mater Parting with his Disciples

14. After the passing of Patriarch Zhang, Matriarch Sun commanded Grand Senior Elder Han to go to the Southeast to propagate Tao. Go to the Southeast

15. Regardless of how dangerous the situation was, Matriarch Sun didn’t want to leave her disciples even if she had to sacrifice her own life. Staying Together

16. “If my sincere and dedicated disciples have to suffer through hardships and go to jail, then let me be the one who has to go through them. I would like to take their place, so please, I beg Heavenly Mater for mercy by letting Tao propagation to progress smoothly.” ~Matriarch Sun Self-imprisonment

17. Mission Completed: returned to Heaven on the 23rd day of the 2nd lunar month in 1975 and Heavenly Mater bestowed the title of ZHONG HUA SHENG MU Return to Heaven

18. “Disciples! Although I seldom visit you through channeling, I am constantly by your side. I hope all my disciples will cultivate truthfully.” ~Matriarch Sun Patriarch Zhang and Matriarch Sun are like the sun and the moon always guiding us away from darkness. Without them, we would still be lost in this world without knowing our way home. The goals of our Holy Teachers have not been completed, so it is our duty to help them as our way of repaying the Grace of Heaven and our Holy Teachers’ love. Conclusion

20. Hand in hand, all together The world needs us to alter Heart to heart, all together, together Fulfill our vows forever No matter what encounter Be brave hold on forever, forever Take the duty on shoulder Follow me, I am your dear teacher Do not forget, remember, remember I will be your great supporter Comfort and make you warmer To have strong character, character Dear Teacher (Holy Revelation by Ji-Gong Living Buddha) Take the duty on shoulder Follow me, I am your dear teacher Do not forget, remember, remember I am disciples’ tender Protect you from the bitter Go on to the joy center, joy center