Chi Chern

Chi Chern was the first appointed Dharma heir of renowned Chan Master Sheng-yen. He is also one of the most respected meditation teachers in Malaysia and Singapore. Born in Malaysia and ordained as a monk by Master Chuk Mor in Penang, he later went to Taiwan to study at Fo Guang Shan Institute of [Chinese Buddhism].
In 1980, he participated in four-weeks-retreats led by Sheng-yen. It was during this retreat that he had his deep spiritual experience. After his experience was confirmed by Sheng-yen, he went back to Malaysia and started to teach Buddhism. Five years later, he returned to Taiwan and received dharma transmission from Sheng-yen. His Dharma name is Chuan Xian Jian Mi.
Chi Chern Fa Shi currently resides in Malaysia and is the principal of the Malaysian Buddhist Institute.