Mr. Geng Yun ( 耕雲先生 )
Mr. Geng Yun was a renowned Taiwanese scholar and Zen master. His original name was Geng Yun, and he was born in Tianjin in 1924. In 1942, he studied Vajrayana Buddhism under Master Ma Xiqian. In 1949, he moved to Taiwan along with the Nationalist government, marking the beginning of his journey in promoting Chinese classical studies and Zen practice in Taiwan.
Mr. Geng Yun had profound accomplishments in Zen practice and was considered the founder of "An Xiang Zen" (The Zen of Tranquility). His Zen teachings emphasized practical practice, focusing on attaining enlightenment by transmitting the mind's true nature directly. His major works include "Essays on Observing Tides" (觀潮隨筆). He was widely respected by Buddhist followers in Taiwan.
In 1982, at the request of Zen societies, he agreed to become a mentor. He passed away in 2000. Mr. Geng Yun dedicated his life to promoting Buddhist culture and Zen practice, significantly impacting the religious and cultural development in Taiwan.
Mr. Geng Yun had profound accomplishments in Zen practice and was considered the founder of "An Xiang Zen" (The Zen of Tranquility). His Zen teachings emphasized practical practice, focusing on attaining enlightenment by transmitting the mind's true nature directly. His major works include "Essays on Observing Tides" (觀潮隨筆). He was widely respected by Buddhist followers in Taiwan.
In 1982, at the request of Zen societies, he agreed to become a mentor. He passed away in 2000. Mr. Geng Yun dedicated his life to promoting Buddhist culture and Zen practice, significantly impacting the religious and cultural development in Taiwan.