[2013.08.18] THE WHITE DRAGON KING PASSED AWAY

Eric Tsang once brought Lawrence Ng to visit the White Dragon King
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John Chong, Peter lam and Andrew Lau deeply believe in the White Dragon King

Andy Lau receives the White Dragon King's blessing

The White Dragon King was fond of Tony Leung Chiu Wai.  Every time he saw him he touched his chin.

The offical site announces the news

When INFERNAL AFFARIS was released, Andy Lau, Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Leon Lai were on hand to receive advice

Both Shu Qi and Richie Jen see the White Dragon King as their life guide.

Rosamund Kwan receives holy water blessing from the White Dragon King

The White Dragon King back then blessed Shawn Yue with white candle and advised him to drive carefully.

Eric Tsang frequently visits the Whit Dragon King and his wife
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The White Dragon King's illness has been fluctuating in recent years. Yesterday morning the news of his passing came. He was 76. He had numerous believers in show business like Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Shu Qi, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Media Asia boss Peter Lam Kin Ngok. Everyone were shocked and saddened.

The White Dragon King's funeral will take place on September 1. Lam Kin Ngok immediately contacted Andrew Lau Wai Keung, who yesterday rushed to Thailand White Dragon King Temple to help out. Shu Qi thanked th White Dragon King for over 10 years of teachings and knew that he would have safe journey. Yam Yin Chai was sorrowful. If time will permit he will go to Thailand to send the Master on his final journey.

The White Dragon King had a big group of star and celebrity followers who often went to Thailand for his guidance. He was rather fond of Leung Chiu Wai, treatd him like a child as he would touch his chin and coax him, blessed him, cheered Wai Jai up and made him laugh. Wai Jai even dropped his cool guy image, knelt and crawled to participate in the ceremony. The White Dragon King would give pummelos and cakes to believers. When Lam Kin Ngok in 2002 started production on INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH), he invited the White Dragon King to Hong Kong to choose a lucky day and location for the ceremony. The Chinese title was also his idea. Back then the film made over HK$50 million and won all the word of mouth. Since then the White Dragon King has been responsible for the entire series' title. Director Lau Wai Kung, actor Shawn Yue Man Lok thus made connections with the White Dragon King. Lau Wai Keung even became his disciple. Wong Jing has tried to bring a script for the White Dragon King to look over and see if it was viable.

The White Dragon King's health has been poor in recent years. In 2010 he was rumored to be hospitalizd in the Interactive Care Unit of a Bangkok hospital for pneumonia and then he even secretly came to Hong Kong for hospitalization. At the time the cost reached over HK$2 million and Lam Kin Ngok reportedly paid for it. The White Dragon King recovered and returned, but his condition fluctuated. Bronchitis bothered him for a long time and yesterday morning the condition deteriorated as he passed away at home at the ag of 76. The White Dragon King Temple's official site announced the news of his death last night, wished for his eternal rest. When he passed his family was by his side. His remain has been transported to the White Dragon King Temple.

After the news of the White Dragon King's passing broke, many show business insiders were stunned. Lau Wai Keung immediately left work and headed to Thailand. The White Dragon King's disciple Liu revealed that the Temple starting from yesterday to August 31 will be open to the faithful to pay their respect. The White Dragon King's funeral will take place on September 1. After the funeral his remain will rest inside the Temple.

Artists felt saddened to hear the passing of the White Dragon King. Lam Kin Ngok said, "When the elderly passes away sadness is inevitable. I have already contacted Lau Wai Keung. Tonight he will head to Thailand to help out." Lau Wai Keung said, "I am at the airport now to prepare to fly to Thailand and check out the situation at the Temple, then study what needs help with. Wong Jing, (Nat) Chan Pak Cheung and I have gone to visit Master many times a year, our relationships are very close. Master constantly talked about a lot with us. The last time after making a movie in the U.S. I came back to see Master, he of course was OK. Thus when I heard the news it felt very sudden, I am very heart broken and saddened." Leung Chiu Wai just ended his U.S. promotion and was on a flight, thus no contact was made before the article deadline.

Shu Qi remembered the White Dragon King on facebook. "Thank you for over 10 years of teachings, I know you definitely will have a safe journey. A good heart will have a good day, Rest In Peace!" Shu Qi once asked the White Dragon King about romance, the White Dragon King told her not to think too much about love and take it naturally. Yam Yin Chai last night performed a concert in Macau. He was very saddened when he heard the news of Master's passing. The crew at first did not dare to tell him. He said, "Both the White Dragon King and I were born on Duen Ng Festival. Earlier on Duen Ng Festival I took time off and flew to Thailand to see Master. At the time he was very healthy. He often taught me to be filial with my parents and treat people kindly. Over the years I went to Thailand not for pray for anything, just to visit this elder. I often worried that Master had to see so many disciples and he might be tired. Every time I tried to shorten the time, after greeting for awhile I would leave. Each time before leaving I would say to Master, 'It must be hard on you, are you tired?' He always kindly smiled and said, 'Not at all, of course I would be a little tired, but I am doing what I should do.' The Master's passing made me very sad, we truly have to cherish friends and family. If my schedule will permit I will go to send Master on his final journey."

Yue Man Lok began his relationship with the White Dragon King since INFERNAL AFFAIRS. He said, "Over the years Master taught me a lot, he told me not to rush anything, to have patience. He also told me to focus on film and thus I worked with boss Lam Kin Nogk. Master helped m with a lot, I respect him very much." Chan Pak Cheung and the White Dragon King have known each other for ten years. "He was a wise elder. When I had difficulties he would be able to resolve them for me. Early this year Master already told me not to attend weddings and funerals. Perhaps he already had a premonition." Wong Jing was heartbroken. He said, "Don't ask me about this, don't ask me about anything."

Show Luo eulogized him, "Thank you for all the wise advice that you have given, I wish him joy everyday in Heaven." Reportedly, Piggy once visited the White Dragon King at the low point of his career. White Dragon King told him not to be in too much of a hurry. When he saw him he was like Andy Lau Tak Wa in the past, his peak has not arrived yet. He would have major luck in the next 10 years and would spend his entire life in show business.