Dongchu (1907–1977) was a prominent Chinese Ch'an Master who significantly contributed to Buddhism in both Mainland China and Taiwan. Born in Jiangsu, he studied under various influential monks and founded several institutions, including the Chung-hwa Institute of Buddhist Culture. Known for his progressive views, he became a fierce teacher and mentor to Ven. Sheng-yen. After fleeing to Taiwan in 1949, he established the Nung Chan Monastery. His legacy includes popularizing Buddhist education and charity, despite limited focus on rituals. He passed away in 1977, leaving behind a rich spiritual heritage.
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September 22, 1908 Facts
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Place of Birth: Tai Zhou
Place of Death: Taipei
Educated At: Zhulin Buddhist Institute | Minnan Buddhist Institute | Jiaoshan Buddhist Institute | Jingan Si Academy
Occupation: writer
Employers: Dinghui Monastery | Chung-hwa Institute of Buddhist Culture | Nung Chan Monastery | Humanity Magazine
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Ephemeris for September 22, 1908
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 22, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for September 22, 2024 |
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| Sun | 29 Virgo 16 | 0 Libra 11 | 25 Capricorn 58 |
| Moon | 27 Leo 16 | 3 Gemini 47 | 18 Scorpio 7 |
| Mercury | 22 Libra 14 | 23 Virgo 18 | 10 Aquarius 26 |
| Venus | 13 Leo 27 | 29 Libra 31 | 0 Capricorn 55 |
| Mars | 18 Virgo 46 | 10 Cancer 23 | 4 Sagittarius 22 |
| Jupiter | 1 Virgo 58 | 20 Gemini 52 | 13 Virgo 49 |
| Saturn | 7 Aries 53 | 14 Pisces 51 | 5 Aries 20 |
| Uranus | 12 Capricorn 54 | 27 Taurus 5 | 17 Capricorn 30 |
| Neptune | 16 Cancer 54 | 28 Pisces 27 | 15 Cancer 26 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 51 | 29 Capricorn 43 | 24 Gemini 15 |
| Rahu | 0 Cancer 24 | 6 Aries 48 | 24 Gemini 15 |
| Ketu | 0 Capricorn 24 | 6 Libra 48 | 24 Sagittarius 15 |
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