Shi Yinshun (simplified Chinese: 释印顺; traditional Chinese: 釋印順; pinyin: Shì Yìnshùn; born 1974), courtesy name Yuanli (源利), is a Chinese Buddhist monk, Chan master and religious leader who serves as vice president of the Buddhist Association of China. Shi being short for fashih: dharmaperson. He held several abbatial posts, such as abbot of the Hongfa Temple, Zhonghua Temple, and Nanshan Temple. He is also the rector of Nanhai Buddhist Academy. [1]
Shi Yinshun | |
|---|---|
释印顺 | |
 Shi Yinshun in March 2016. | |
| Title | Vice President of the Buddhist Association of China |
| Personal | |
| Born | 1974 (age 49–50) |
| Religion | Chan Buddhism |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| School | Linji school |
| Lineage | 45th generation |
| Education | Peking University |
| Dharma names | Yinshun (印顺) |
| Senior posting | |
| Teacher | Benhuan |
Biography
editBorn in Xiangyang, Hubei in 1970 to a family of teachers, he graduated from the Department of Philosophy, Peking University. His mother died when he was six and then he was raised by his stepmother. He completed his doctor's degree in Buddhism from Chulalongkorn University.[2]
In 2000 he received ordination as a monk under his teacher Benhuan, who was the 44th generation of Linji school.[3]
In 2001 he became the abbot of Zhonghua Temple. On October 18, 2008, he became the abbot of Hongfa Temple, replacing Benhuan.[4] On December 5, 2011, King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej bestowed on him the title of "Maha Nayaka" (华僧大尊长).[5]
References
edit- ^ 印顺大和尚升座三亚南山寺方丈 [Yinshun became the abbot of Sanya Nanshan Temple]. sina (in Chinese). 2012-09-24.
- ^ 中国佛教协会副会长印顺简历 [Resume of Yin Shun, Vice President of the Buddhist Association of China]. ifeng (in Chinese). 2015-04-17.
- ^ 佛门泰斗本焕长老与弟子印顺大和尚的故事 [Story of Buddhist greats Benhuan and his student Yinshun]. sina (in Chinese). 2014-10-30.
- ^ 本焕衣钵弟子印顺升座方丈 [Benhuan's student Yinshun became the Abbot]. sina (in Chinese). 2008-10-19.
- ^ 印顺成泰国华僧大尊长 [Yinshun was bestowed the title of "Maha Nayaka"]. CNTV (in Chinese). 2011-12-07.