Nanren Shi 陈绍恭
Chairman
Shaogong Chen, a former Buddhist monk with 15 years of ordination, transitioned to pursuing his passion for Chinese calligraphy after his education at Lingyan Mountain Buddhist Academy, where he also taught Buddhist philosophy. Invited to the U.S. in 1987, his calligraphy has gained national and international recognition, with pieces collected worldwide by Buddhist organizations. He currently serves as the chairman of the International Hua-Yan Buddhist Federation.
Venerable Xianshu Shi 贤书法师
Samatha-Vipassana Teacher
Venerable Xian Shu, head monk at Yuquan Monastery and Samatha-Vipassana meditation teacher for the International Hua Yan Buddhist Federation, guides thousands in meditation and shares teachings online. In 2024, he led a meditation event in the U.S.