moment of profound insight, which was galvanized by the sound of a breaking teacup in the Chan Hall: Later life Xuyun tirelessly worked as a bodhisattva, teaching precepts, explaining sutras, and restoring old temples. He worked throughout Asia, creating a following across Burma, Thailand, Malaya, and Vietnam, as well as Tibet and China. He remained in China during World War II. In the winter of 1942, Xuyun held a 'Protect the Nation, Quell the Disaster, Mahākaruṇā Dharma Assembly that lasted over three months long in Chongqing, the capital of China at that time. He stayed after the rise of the People's Republic of China to support the Buddhist communities rather than retreat to the safety of Hong Kong or Taiwan. In the spring of 1951, Xuyun and twenty-five monks were being accused of hiding weapons and treasure. They were arrested and tortured in Yunmen Monastery (雲門寺; Yunmen Si) in Shaoguan, Guangdong province. Some of the monks were tortured to death or suffered broken bones. Xuyun endured several savage beatings during the interrogations, causing fractures in his rib cage. He closed his eyes and would not talk, eat, or drink, and stayed in the samādhi for nine days with his attendants, Fayun and Kuanchun waited on him. Several of his works on scriptural commentary were also destroyed. Li Jishen who was the Vice Chairman of PRC informed and seek help from the then Premier of PRC, Zhou Enlai who managed to put an end to the abused incident after three months. It was known as "Yunmen Incident". In 1953, along with Dharma Master Yuan Ying and others, Xuyun formed the Chinese Buddhist Association at Kuang Chi (Extensive Aid) Monastery where he was Honorary President. The following resolutions were proposed to the government: In all places, further destruction of monasteries and temples, the desecration of images, and the burning of sutras shall immediately cease; The intimidation of bhikshus and bhikshunis to force their return to lay life will not be tolerated; and All monastery property shall be returned forthwith, and there should be returned to the Sangha enough arable acreage to make the monasteries self-supporting. The petition was approved. He then represented the Association in receiving three gifts from a Buddhist delegation from Sri Lanka. Hsu Yun also responded to the invitation of Dharma Master Nan T'ung (Penetration to the South) to head another Dharma assembly at Lang Shan (Wolf Mountain) Monastery,