University of Nanking - Linguist Yearbook (Nanking, China)

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94 TI-IE LINGUIST Richardson of the Nanking Theological Seminary also gave us opportunity for deep reflection when he said. One is responsible for the power one might have. In the light of such a thot one dare not neglect the privilege of prayer or fail to make the effort to develop the best in oneself. The indispensibility of Love was beautifully interpreted by Mr. Frank Garrett of the Disciples of Christ. Love was given first place and tho knowledge is necessary, the facts of knowledge should be interpreted in the light of the spirit and life of.jesus,,Christ. Faith justified! Yes, fully and truly in the relating of stories about the harvest of souls from seed sown years before and so Mrs. Smith of the China Island Mission, proved the infallibility of God's powers. A strong message from Dr. Coulter of Western Reserve Univ., helped quicken us in guarding against the snare of perversity. For the good that I would, I do not but the evil which I'would not. that Ido. One felt consciously strengthened as one listened to Dr. C. T. Paul of the Disciples of Christ, who measured life in its every dimension, proving the wondrous capacity for service possible to everyone. Miss Porter. of Teacher's College, Columbia Univ., re- freshed our memory about the need of self-control. 'We had already learned the vital truth that in this land especially, loss of temper is a detrimental attitude. Everyone surely desired more than ever to get a firmer grip on himself after hearing Miss Porter. Truly no greater inspiration was derived from anyone than from Mr. Saunders, the blind evangelist of the China Inland Mission. Thru privations undergone during the Boxer trouble he has been deprived of his sight but not of his faith! Keen and vigorous he preached the joy of the Christian religion and his radiant countenance gave proof that one can overcome all things. Had he not spoken, the joyousness of his personality would have been an inspiration. Thus, week by week, new treasures are unfolded to us, new visions of our task come to us leaving us stronger and happier. Whoever could inwardly cherish and foster denominational barriers after such infallible proofs of the four-square love of God truly needs a new vision and a larger faith. ' ' I4.M. S.? M. s. g BUDDHISM Lccfwcs by K. L. Reiclzell, Plz. D. Christian Mission to Buddhists, Nauking. On November 21 and 24, 1922, Dr. K. L. Reichelt of Nanking, with two illuminating lectures gave the students of the Language School an insight into the mysteries of Buddhism. In speaking of the approach to Buddhism Dr. Reichelt emphasized that it is Christ and not Dogma that is at the center of Christianity. It is the Missionary's duty to give to the people of China the whole Christ, the

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THE DAILY CHAPEL SERVICE 93 THE DAILY CHAPEL SERVICE ouiz nENoM1NA'r1oN AL -'MEL'r1No Por Aside from helping us begin our day aright, the daily Chapel service is one of the greatest factors in the promulgation of harmonious fellowship among the students. This service brings us into a verit- able forum where the numerous and inevitable problems are often helpfully solved by the rich experiences of those older in the Service who have forcefully and eloquently attested to the riches of grace in Christ Jesus. One could no more afford to be absent from Chapel than from the New Words class, for this period of quiet morning worship is, in very reality, another kind of New Words class. From the lips and hearts of the students and distinguished Veterans in the Service whom we are privileged to have visit us occasionally, come messages which guide and sustain, as well as inspire and challenge us to a better fulfillment of our task. u - The business of being a Missionary is an enormous realityy intertwined with as many problems as there are temperaments, there- fore we are very grateful for the many helpful solutions which set us aright in our thinking and strengthen our hearts for the task. The ideals which motivated our coming to China are held aloft in these Tervices and we are constantly reminded of our great purpose in this and. VVho could express our gratitude for the insight of Chinese religious thot as given to us by such earnest and prominent Chinese Christians as Dr, Herman Liu, Pastor Ding Li May and Dr. Timothy lliu? Tho engaged in different fields of work, they each one emphas- 1SQCl the necessity of training Chinese leaders so effectually that they be able to direct the affairs of the Chinese Church according to Chinese conception. Urging the cultivation of Chinese friendships and a more intimate knowledge of the Chinese people in their home life, Miss Rachel Lee, a charming and 'cultured Chinese girl of Nanking., bespoke for her-own people the joy which she has had in her friendships with foreigners. We would not know where to begin or end were we to attempt to present to our readers the thots which have come from those who have given years of faithful service to the land of their adoption. Time and space do not permit of such a review but we want to share with you some of the especially helpful messages. Miss Rouzee of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, a brilliant and eloquent exponent of the Bible now teaching many classes m Nanlcing, stressed the necessity of a Philosophy of Religion--a philosophy which would makelour lives radiant. Bishop Birney of the M. E. Conference, whom we so love to have visit us made this stabilizing point in one of his messages, V At times one's life is God' centered but ,it very easily becomes self-centered, therefore it bee hooves onealways to place God at the center of one's life. Dr.

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COURSE OF LTCCTURES 95 Logos, the Source of Light and Life of all time. When truth is found in other religions the Christian need have no cause to fear: for lall truth comes from God the Father of all. Buddhism since the revolution has been growing. Temples are Still being built and old ones repaired. A few years ago two thou- sand priests were ordained at one time. Plans are made for a Buddhist University. The Mahayana is the form of Buddhism found in Chinag it has for its motive To save all living Human Beings. This religion has undergone a great transformation since its 'introduction into China about 61 A. D. 'China and Indiaboth have had their influence upon it. It is said that Indian Zoroasteriau and 'Christian tNestorian Churchj intluences were at work, especially -during the middle ages, up to the 10th century. Some of the teachings of Buddhism are, Works of Faith, Monasticism, The Coming of a Messiah from the West, Masses for the Dead, The Trinity. i . Ten Schools exist in Buddhism, some of which have lost iintluence. One is the School of the Law, one has The Gospel -and each has its own literature. Of the more active schools the Chang -and Pure Land Sects are the most active. A typical temple of the Chang Tsung contains the following symbolisms. As one enters the main gateway he looks into the face of the Smiling Buddha, their Messiah. He next notes the four kings -arranged along the walls, the Black King from the North with his pearl and snakeg the lVhitc King from the East with sword in hand: and then the Red and Blue Kings from the south and west with umbrella and guitar. He then sees the patron saint of the temple and .the Head Guardian who represents holiness and justice and who is -looking into the face of the patron saint. Thus justice is restrained .and law and grace meet. A In the main temple images represent Law, Buddha and the Com- 'munion of Saints. Here also are the lesser dignitaries down to the ,Kitchen God. Behind the altar with its hangings and smoking 'incense is foundthe Trinity. It consists of three images to represent The Great Physician of the Lost 'Paradise in the East, in the center the Historical Buddha who works in the present with all its distress, :and on the left Anitava or King of The Western Paradise. The flatter idol becomes in the Pure Land Sect another trinity. Dr. Reichelt pointed out reasons why Buddhism has had such a hold upon its adherents throughout the past. He closed with a plea Ithat the Truth for which the Buddhists seek might be clearly and fully xrevealed to them through jesus Christ. Some of the girls from. the dormitory refused to use rickshas during the early part of the winter. One preferred the Franklin-Otto, -and several others the Spreng-buggy.