Master Chin Kung, AM (淨空法師; pinyin: Jìngkōng fǎshī) (b. 1927) is a very famous Buddhist monk from the Mahayana tradition. He is the founder of the Corporate Body of the Buddha Educational Foundtion, an organization based on the teachings of Pure Land Buddhism. Master Chin Kung is well known for using modern technology to spread the Buddha's teachings. His lectures are recorded on audio, video tapes and CDs for wide distribution in many temples, including many Buddhist temples and centers where people can pick up books to distribute to other places.