We are constantly saying goodbye to our friends, to our family, to our past selves. Master Hong Yi is no different. These goodbyes became an inspiration for his song, "Farewell".

After becoming a monk Master Hong Yi deepened his study of Buddhism. The Buddhism value, love is compassion, became a part of his doctrine.

The transitions in Master Hong Yi's life happened naturally and are connected to his growth as an individual. Some wonder whether or not in his decision to become a monk he abandoned this world.

When Master Hong Yi left to become a monk everyone was shocked. Even his wife and kids didn't understand.

Through fasting Master Hong Yi began to adjust his lifestyle and mindset to fit that of a monk. Afterwards he shaved his head and formally became a monk.

When he was in Japan Master Hong Yi came in touch with Western art, which lead him to start his magazine. It was through magazines that he first heard of fasting.

In our lives we experience pain and sorrow, Master Hong Yi is no different. One of the most painful experiences he went through was loosing his mother.

Master Hong Yi grew up in a wealthy and prosperous family. He had everything he could possibly need. Why would he ever want to leave?

"Farewell" or "Songbie" was composed by Master Hong Yi. This song reflects the vicissitudes of Master Hong Yi's life. More importantly it talks about parting, something Master Hong Yi has experienced numerous times through out his days.

Hong Yi was a master painter, musician, dramatist, calligrapher, seal cutter, poet, and Buddhist monk. His calligraphy version of the "Xin Jing" is greatly beloved by all.

China is losing its sound. What can be done to save it?

There are many tones in Chinese folk music.

Mao Yun Gong is the inheritor of the Liuliu tone.

Experience China's version of the singing competition where four celebrity coaches choose their teams based on voice alone without being able to see the singers. It's the last round of the blind auditions as the coaches fight to get the best singers on their teams.

The Voice of China contestant, Tan Weiwei, performs a cover of Emil Chau's "Storyteller."

Before singing her next song, The Voice of China contestant, Tan Weiwei, has some advice for her audience.

Ms. Gong Lin Na and Mr. Mao were brought together by the Liuliu tone.

Ms. Gong Lin Na teaches people ways to produce sound.

Fish Leong's live cover version of Sandy Lam's "Don't Care Who I Am."

With only one spot left to make the next round of the competition, the stakes are high for a young music teacher from Shenzhen. In his first performance in front of the coaches, Na Ying thought his song choice was the reason no one picked him. Will she turn her chair this time?

Coach Na Ying still has one more spot left on her team. Take a look back at the 13 talented singers she's picked so far.

With some persuasion by the young girl, Sun Hao Yang is finally able to participate in the piano competition.

Sun Yao Yang befriends a young girl from the piano studio. He tries to register for a piano competition, only to have the door slammed in his face.

The young man applies for a job as a piano teacher, but ends up being a janitor at the studio instead.