Sheng-yen

Taiwanese Buddhist monk, religious scholar, and writer (1931–2009)
Person human Q712896
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Summary

Sheng-yen is a human[1]. Born in 南通縣[2], he… he was born on January 22, 1931[3]. He died in Taipei[4]. He died on February 3, 2009[5]. He worked as a Buddhist monk[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Sheng-yen's place of birth was 南通縣[2].
  • Sheng-yen passed away in Taipei[4].
  • Sheng-yen was born on January 22, 1931[3].
  • Sheng-yen died on February 3, 2009[5].
  • Sheng-yen held citizenship in Taiwan[8].
  • Sheng-yen's professions included Buddhist monk[6].
  • Sheng-yen was employed by National Cheng Kung University[9].
  • Sheng-yen's education included a stint at Rissho University[10].
  • A notable student of Sheng-yen was John Crook[11].
  • Sheng-yen received the National Cultural Award[12].
  • Sheng-yen's religion is recorded as Buddhism[13].
  • Sheng-yen is recorded as male[14].
  • Sheng-yen's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • The cause of death was kidney failure[16].
  • Sheng-yen's family name is recorded as Zhang[17].
  • Sheng-yen's official website is recorded as http://www.shengyen.org/[18].
  • Sheng-yen studied under Lingyuan[19].
  • Sheng-yen studied under Dongchu[20].
  • Sheng-yen's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Sheng-yen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Chinese[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in 南通縣[2], Sheng-yen… he was born on January 22, 1931[3].

Education

Sheng-yen's education included a stint at Rissho University[10]. Studied under Lingyuan[19], a Buddhist monk[23], 1902–1988[24] and Dongchu[20], a writer[25], 1908–1977[26], of Taiwan[27].

Career and Affiliations

Sheng-yen worked as a Buddhist monk[6]. He was employed by National Cheng Kung University[9]. A notable student of him was John Crook[11].

Recognition

Sheng-yen received the National Cultural Award[12].

Personal Life

Sheng-yen's religion is recorded as Buddhism[13].

Death and Burial

Sheng-yen died on February 3, 2009[5]. He passed away in Taipei[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[16].

Why It Matters

Sheng-yen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Sheng-yen born?

Born in 南通縣[2].

Where did Sheng-yen die?

Sheng-yen passed away in Taipei[4].

What did Sheng-yen do for work?

Sheng-yen worked as Buddhist monk[6].

Where did Sheng-yen go to school?

Sheng-yen was educated at Rissho University[10].

What awards did Sheng-yen receive?

Honors received include National Cultural Award[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . google.com. google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Buddhist monk
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Taipei
    Award received → —
    Official website → http://www.shengyen.org/
    Cause of death → kidney failure
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