Shi Yinshun

Shi Yinshun (simplified Chinese: 释印顺; traditional Chinese: 釋印順; pinyin: Shì Yìnshùn; born 1974), courtesy name Yuanli (源利), is a Chinese Buddhist monk, Chan master and religious leader who serves as vice president of the Buddhist Association of China.

[1] Born in Xiangyang, Hubei in 1970 to a family of teachers, he graduated from the Department of Philosophy, Peking University.

[2] In 2000 he received ordination as a monk under his teacher Benhuan, who was the 44th generation of Linji school.

On October 18, 2008, he became the abbot of Hongfa Temple, replacing Benhuan.

[4] On December 5, 2011, King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej bestowed on him the title of "Maha Nayaka" (华僧大尊长).