Venerable Master Hsing Yun strongly advocates education to foster talent. In addition to monastic talent, he also believes in youth development in terms of character and temperament to benefit modern society. In terms of monastic training, he has established a modern three-tiered education system for the Sangha. Within the community, he has established schools catering for all levels from kindergarten upwards. In the education of children and youths at his schools, he promotes the ideas of Buddhist purification. Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s philosophies and achievements have not only revolutionized monastic education but its influence has also extended to modern lay education. His theories and practical application of them have given modern youths the necessary resources to face their upcoming challenges.