- She is a wandering monastic who travels the world to help those in need.
- She is free-spirited and candid by nature, yet caring and attentive to others’ needs.
- She treasures Taiwanese culture for its kindness and morality.
- She lives by the teachings of the Tiantai, Chan, and Vinaya Buddhist traditions.
- She does not advocate for building temples.
- She helps those in need and encourages the wealthy to support the less fortunate.
- She stands up to injustice and always strives to uphold what’s right and fair.
- She has been sharing the Mind Dharma in Taiwan for over a decade, touching the lives of hundreds of thousands of followers.
- She was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1993 under Master Jueben, a preceptee of the renowned monk Master Xuyun.
- Chan Master Wushan, a wandering monastic from the United States, was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1993 and took refuge under Master Jueben, a preceptee of the renowned monk Master Xuyun.
- Just as Chan teaches not to be trapped by names and forms, Master Wushan cannot be easily described.Where you find her free-spirited, you also find her subtle.While you may feel her kindness and warmth, you might also be stunned by her playfulness.You might think she is innocent, but actually she is assessing everything with precision.She appears avant-garde, quirky, and full of personality, but many of her beliefs are grounded and traditional.She is decisive and efficient, yet also gentle and serene.
- She is free-spirited, not held back by rigidity, while at night, she weeps for all living beings.Master Wushan has exceptional abilities, with an intuition that far exceeds that of ordinary people.
All kinds of ordinary things such as flowers, grass, leaves, food and animals can work as tools for Master Wushan to enlighten all living beings. It is truly awe-inspiring!
Many people with troubles or incurable diseases come to see Master Wushan. While helping them with their problems, she also encourages them to learn and practice the Mind Dharma. - Master Wushan has a four-line dharma verse: Rise with the direct dharma, forget the self and its ways, harmonize with all living beings, let go of Bodhi.
The Mind Dharma can transform the nature of people’s hearts, making life clear and bright, like the moon emerging from behind the clouds.
Indeed, some people are able to shake off the troubles in their lives after attending a dharma service by Master Wushan.
Many of them, after receiving Master Wushan’s guidance, feel like they have been reborn, with a broader outlook on life.
She once said, “It brings me such joy to see people eating well, sleeping well, and reading so much… I am just so happy.” From this, one can understand why Master Wushan chose this long, dedicated journey.
When people are near Master Wushan, they feel a deep sense of warmth and connection. - Now and then, her words would unexpectedly lead us into a state of Chan, immersing us in a new cosmology of space and time.
Buddhism values the idea of cause and condition, and Chan highlights a mind-to-mind connection, transmitting the Buddha’s mind to disciples and helping them see their true mind and nature. - Master Wushan is a sincere person who loves to have sincere people come and meet her