Articles Index

Bodhidharma

Bodhidharma (ca. 470-543) was an Indian monk credited with founding Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism.

"Mama" Moshan, Zen Master

Moshan Liaoran was an 9th century Chinese Buddhist nun who became recognized as an authentic Ch'an (Zen) master. Remarkably for the time, she had male as well as female followers.

Liu Tiemo: "Iron Grindstone" Liu

Liu Tiemo was such a skilled debater she was called "Iron Grindstone." This 9th-century Chinese peasant woman became a renowned Zen master.

Aung San Suu Kyi

Nobel Peace Prize laureate, political prisoner, and an icon of the ideals of democracy and the compassion of Buddhism -- this is Aung San Suu Kyi. She has dedicated her life to liberating the people of Burma (Myanmar) from political oppression.

Miaoxin, Woman Master of Flag, Wind and Mind

Miaoxin (840-895), a Chinese Ch'an nun, was a student of Yangshan Huiji whose understanding of dharma has been remembered through the centuries.

Nagarjuna

Nagarjuna was a patriarch of Mahayana Buddhism and the founder of the Madhyamika school. Although little is known about his life, he is well remembered in legend.