Nenghai
Nenghai (Chinese: 能海; pinyin: Nénghǎi; 20 January 1886 – 1 January 1967) was a Vajrayana Buddhist monk of the Gelug school and religious leader in modern China. He is considered one of the key figures of the "Movement of Tantric Rebirth" (密教復興運動) which sought to revitalize Chinese Esoteric Buddhism.
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Nenghai | |
| Personal | |
| Born | Gong Xueguang (龚学光) 20 January 1886 |
| Died | 1 January 1967 (aged 80) Shancaidong Temple, Wutai Mountain, Shanxi, China |
| Religion | Chan Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Parent | Gong Changyi (father) |
| School | Linji school Tantrism |
| Other names | Nenghai Master (能海上师) |
| Dharma names | Nenghai |
| Temple | Shancaidong Temple |
| Senior posting | |
| Teacher | Fo Yuan Shi Guanyi Khangser Rinpoche |
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Nenghai was vice-president of the Buddhist Association of China. He was a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and a delegate to the 1st and 2nd National People's Congress.
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