Missive 5YL-10-01

To the Gathered Sangha of the Donghai Sect, 

''Peace be with you. We hear with concern of the long-drawn out process of negotiation within the Congregation that centres around the selection of the next master, who will take on the mantle of Master Daokong. ''

''Master Daokong commanded immense merit through cultivation, and his attainment of nirvana is the end of a meritorious life that has brought the light of the Path throughout the lands. The Sangha should quickly come to a decision as to who will inherit the Master's mantle, such that his work should be continued and furthered. ''

''In light of the doctrinal differences, while the details of the Dharma are not at our command, we nonetheless urge the Sangha to put its differences aside as far as possible. The salvation of all living things, and the promulgation of the righteous way, are at stake; I pray that the considerations of the here and now should make way for the awareness of something much greater.''