He established Dharma Drum Mountain in 1989 and called on the faithful to "uplift humanity and create pure land on earth." He directed the planning and building of the Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education in Jinshan Township, Taipei County. The center finally opened its doors after 16 years of construction.
1989 年「法鼓山」成立，以「心靈環保」為核心理念，號召追隨者「提升人的品質，建設人間淨土」，法師並親自奔走擘劃位於台北縣金山鄉、占地 18 甲的「法鼓山佛教教育園區」，歷經 16 年終於開山啟用。