Bio-data of Most Venerable Ching Hsin

Most Ven. Ching Hsin, a native of Taichung County, Taiwan, was born in 1929. He was ordained by Master Bin Chung (1911-1958) of the Fa Yuan Monastery in Hsinchu when he was 20 years old. In 1962, he received the teachings and became the first Dharma-succeeding disciple of Master Bai Sheng (1904-1989), the President of Buddhist Association of the Republic of China. Master Ching Hsin has been dedicating his whole life to the works of Sangha Education, Dharma propagation, Culture and Charity. In 2001, he received the honorary doctorate degree from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Thailand. In 2003, he established Ching Chueh Buddhist Sangha University: Taiwan Affiliate of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), Thailand.

        Educational Background & Experience

In 1955, Most Ven. Ching Hsin was graduated from Taiwan Buddhist Vinaya Institute.
In 1977, Most Ven. Ching Hsin got his bachelor degree from Kyoto Buddhist University in Japan.
In 2001, Most Ven. Ching Hsin received the honorary doctorate degree from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Thailand.

 Buddhist Leader

The incumbent President of World Chinese Buddhist Sangha Council(1992-)
The President of Taiwan Conference on Religion and Peace (2001-2008)
The President of Religionist Association of the Republic of China (2002-2009)
The President of the Buddhist Association of the Republic of China (1993-2001)
The President of Taiwan Buddhist Association (1979-1994)
The President of Kaohsiung County Buddhist Association (1967-1981)

         Abbot

Board Chairman, Taipei Lin Chi Temple
Board Chairman, Taipei Shih Pu Temple
Abbot, Kaohsiung Kuang Teh Temple
Abbot, Kaohsiung Lin His Temple
Abbot, Taipei Buddhist Lotus Society
Board Chairman, Kaohsiung Buddhist Lotus Society Abbot, Fongyuan Ching Chueh Institute

Founder
The Publisher of Chinese Buddhist Monthly
The Publisher and editor-in-chief of Pure Awakening Monthly
The Founder of the “Voice of Pure Awakening” Dharma radio program
The Speaker of “Bright World” Dharma program on Chinese Television System
The Founder and Rector of Ching Chueh Buddhist College
The Founder and Rector of Ching Chueh Children’s Home
The Founder and Board Chairman of Care Center for Aged People
The Founder and Board Chairman of Ching Chueh Social Welfare Foundation
The Founder and Rector of Ching Chueh Buddhist Sangha University The National Policy Adviser to the Office of the President of the Republic of China