CHAPTER FOUR
THE INDEPENDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

　　There are more than fifty Amitabha Buddhist Societies around the world, all run independently. Master Chin Kung does not support establishing one general leadership committee to issue orders to others, or to control others' personnel administration or financial policies. In contrast, he sincerely hopes that all the Amitabha Buddhist Societies will help and cooperate with each other and to always be Dharma brothers. He also deeply wishes that all fellow practitioners emphasize practice not theory and serve as a good role model for all. To do this is to propagate the Buddha's teachings and introduce the Pure Land method to people around the world. The following are the management guidelines for all of the Amitabha Buddhist Societies:

1. All societies will organize activities according to local and state laws and policies.

2. All societies will sincerely follow Buddha's guidelines and teachings.

3. All societies are independent, having no affiliation with any international organizations.

4. All the boards and directors of the Amitabha Buddhist Societies are democratically elected by their own members. Additionally, local citizens are to hold these positions. All procedures are to follow local customs

5. Generally, Master Chin Kung is invited to be a permanent advisor to the Amitabha Buddhist Societies.