Bulletin Spring‧Summer 1999

forms, he makes most of his donations anonymously, his intention being not to be known to the world, but to perform merit for the sake of eternal bliss. The wisdom of Buddhism has indeed found manifestation in Chen Din-hwa as a benefactor of charities. We have said that Dr. Chen Din-hwa is a practising Buddhist, and he is ， indeed, sincere in his devotions, and active in the promotion of wisdom. For many years, he has published many research works on Buddhism, and has given away over ten million tape-recorders for the recitation of the sutras. While he remains active in the operation of his huge business empire, he has found time to recite the sutras, and to practise spiritual exercises. This explains why he is free from all cares, enjoys a long life, and takes an optimistic view of the world. He finds himself constantly in a state of religious happiness ， where he enjoys spiritual freedom and where his blessings and wisdom increase day by day. Dr. Chen is an enthusiastic promoter of commerce and industry in Hong Kong. His contributions are acknowledged by all, and his support for social welfare and cultural services are even more widely recognized. Thus he was made an Officer o f the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1997 ， and at the same time received the Highest Award for Cultural and Artistic Development from China's Ministry of Culture. Dr. Chen is the life honorary chairman/president of the Kiangsu and Chekiang ， Ningpo, Yongjiang, and Shanghai Fraternity Associations, and an honorary chairman or director of numerous charities. He was a member o f the Selection Committee for the First Hong Kong Special Administrative Regio n Government, a trustee of the Better Hong Kon g Foundation, and a vice-chairman o f the Association for Celebration of Reunification of Hong Kong with China. Dr. Chen is a staunch supporter of higher education i n Hong Kong. He has taken a keen interest in academic research projects and student welfare, has donated generously to the research on Chinese medicine and the Three-Year MBA Programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and established the D.H. Chen Foundation Student Loans Fund for Shaw College. He is also a member of the advisory board on the Three-Year MB A Programme of the University. Mr. Chancellor, in recognition of his excellent achievements in commerce and industry and his substantial contribution to social welfare and the development of higher education, I present Dr. Chen Din-hwa for the award of the degree of Doctor of Social Science ， honoris causa The 54th Congregation