Birthdate: May 14, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Taichung City, Taiwan
Cheng Yen is a Taiwanese Buddhist nun and philanthropist who founded the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, a well-known humanitarian organization in Taiwan. She ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1963 and established Tzu Chi after being inspired by encounters with those in need. The organization, which began with a small group of housewives, has expanded to offer various services such as medical, environmental, and disaster relief work. Cheng Yen is highly respected for her impact on modern Taiwanese Buddhism and is recognized as one of the “Four Heavenly Kings” of Taiwanese Buddhism.
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