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Great Mistress (18th Patriarch)
Great Mistress Sun, also known as Su-zheng or Ming-shan, Tao-named Hui-ming, was born in Shan-xian of Shang-dong on August 28, in the 21st year of the rule of Ching Emperor Guang-xu. In the early days she was well brought up by her family and was demure and virtuous by nature. She was initiated with Tao in 1918. She was compassionate and had deep faith. In 1930, there were changes in the trend of Tao. Great Master and Great Mistress received heavenly decree that the sexes were equal and could cultivate Tao together. With the help of the saints and sages and Buddhas, prophesies become true and Tao had descended upon the common mass of people. Great Mistress knew that the heavenly decree was not to be disobeyed and obediently assisted Great Master. In mid-Autumn 1947, Great Master died. All grieved, especially the disciples. Great Mistress put up with all her might to frought against the gale and brought calm to the Tao Order. Disciples were touched by Great Mistress dedication and virtue and decided to give up their families and career to spread the Dharha to preserve the sacred mission. In 1949 when China was in turmoil, Great Mistress retreated to Hong Kong. In 1954, Master Han was able to overcome all the difficulties to bring Great Mistress to Taiwan. Great Mistress's vision had touched the heaven and had turned crisis into opportunities. She made I-Kuan Tao what it is today, a legitimate entity to spread the faith of Tao, from Taiwan to all corners of the world. On February 23 of 1975, Great Mistress passed away at age 81. She was bestowed the Holy title of "Mother Saint of Zhong Hua" or Divine Mother of China after her returned to Heaven.
Great Mistress Sun, also known as Su-zheng or Ming-shan, Tao-named Hui-ming, was born in Shan-xian of Shang-dong on August 28, in the 21st year of the rule of Ching Emperor Guang-xu. In the early days she was well brought up by her family and was demure and virtuous by nature. She was initiated with Tao in 1918. She was compassionate and had deep faith. In 1930, there were changes in the trend of Tao. Great Master and Great Mistress received heavenly decree that the sexes were equal and could cultivate Tao together. With the help of the saints and sages and Buddhas, prophesies become true and Tao had descended upon the common mass of people. Great Mistress knew that the heavenly decree was not to be disobeyed and obediently assisted Great Master. In mid-Autumn 1947, Great Master died. All grieved, especially the disciples. Great Mistress put up with all her might to frought against the gale and brought calm to the Tao Order. Disciples were touched by Great Mistress dedication and virtue and decided to give up their families and career to spread the Dharha to preserve the sacred mission. In 1949 when China was in turmoil, Great Mistress retreated to Hong Kong. In 1954, Master Han was able to overcome all the difficulties to bring Great Mistress to Taiwan. Great Mistress's vision had touched the heaven and had turned crisis into opportunities. She made I-Kuan Tao what it is today, a legitimate entity to spread the faith of Tao, from Taiwan to all corners of the world. On February 23 of 1975, Great Mistress passed away at age 81. She was bestowed the Holy title of "Mother Saint of Zhong Hua" or Divine Mother of China after her returned to Heaven.