Dharma statue of master Shengyan Master Sheng Yan (1930-2009), commonly known as Zhang Baokang, came from Nantong, Jiangsu Province. At the age of 13, he became a monk in Langshan Guangjiao Zen temple, his former residence. He came to Taiwan in 1949. After ten years of service, he shaved again under the old man’s seat in the early East. In 1969, he went to Tokyo Lizheng University for further study. Six years later, he completed his master of Arts and doctor of Arts. He founded the Institute ...