Hsuan Hua (Chinese: 宣化; pinyin: Xuānhuà; literally proclaim and transform; April 16 1918 – June 7 1995) also known as An Tzu and Tu Lun was a Chan (Zen) Buddhist monk and a contributing figure in bringing Chinese Buddhism to the United States in the 20th century.Hsuan Hua founded several institutions in the US. The Dharma Realm Buddhist Association (DRBA) is a Buddhist organization with chapters in North America Australia and Asia.
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birth date
1918-04-16
birth place
China, Jilin
death date
1995-06-07
death place
Los Angeles, United States
religion
Zen
title
Chan Master Founder and abbot of the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas President of the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association Rector of the Dharma Realm Buddhist University
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