Benhuan

Benhuan (Chinese: 本焕; pinyin: Běnhuàn; 21 September 1907 – 2 April 2012) was a Buddhist monk, Chan master and religious leader in China. He held several abbatial posts, such as being first abbot of the Hongfa Temple in Shenzhen, Guangdong. He was also the honorary president of the Buddhist Association of China in 2010, holding the position until his death in 2012.

Benhuan
本焕
Benhuan in 1950s.
Personal
Born
Zhang Fengshan (張鳳山)
Zhang Zhishan (張志山)

(1907-09-21)September 21, 1907
Xinzhou District, Wuhan, Hubei, Qing Empire
DiedApril 2, 2012(2012-04-02) (aged 104)
Hongfa Temple, Luohu District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
ReligionChan Buddhism
NationalityChinese
SchoolLinji school
Lineage44th generation
Dharma namesXinqian (心虔)
Senior posting
TeacherHsu Yun
Students
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese本煥
Simplified Chinese本焕
Zhang Fengshan
Traditional Chinese張鳳山
Simplified Chinese张凤山
Zhang Zhishan
Traditional Chinese張志山
Simplified Chinese张志山
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