Russell Leong

Russell Charles Leong (born 1950) is an academic editor, professor, writer, and long-time Chen-style tai chi student.

He is the author of Phoenix Eyes and Other Stories (University of Washington Press, 2000) which received the American Book Award.

Linking art with social and political activism for Asian-Americans, Leong participated in the Kearny Street Workshop.

[3] In 2015, Leong published "Mothsutra: For Those Who Delivery Food on Bicycles / New York City," a visual graphic portfolio of his poetry and drawings.

He agrees with the accepting nature of Buddhism and finds it a strong, but not oppressive set of values to incorporate in daily life.