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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Dongchu belongs to the GI Generation group.
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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 29 Virgo 16 | 29 Virgo 56 | 26 Capricorn 59 |
| Moon | 27 Leo 16 | 9 Libra 47 | 1 Sagittarius 3 |
| Mercury | 22 Libra 14 | 7 Libra 30 | 12 Aquarius 2 |
| Venus | 13 Leo 27 | 3 Virgo 53 | 2 Capricorn 10 |
| Mars | 18 Virgo 46 | 0 Scorpio 15 | 5 Sagittarius 2 |
| Jupiter | 1 Virgo 58 | 21 Cancer 23 | 13 Virgo 45 |
| Saturn | 7 Aries 53 | 28 Pisces 16 | 5 Aries 24 |
| Uranus | 12 Capricorn 54 | 1 Gemini 22 | 17 Capricorn 33 |
| Neptune | 16 Cancer 54 | 0 Aries 46 | 15 Cancer 24 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 51 | 1 Aquarius 27 | 24 Gemini 14 |
| Rahu | 0 Cancer 24 | 17 Pisces 28 | 24 Gemini 12 |
| Ketu | 0 Capricorn 24 | 17 Virgo 28 | 24 Sagittarius 12 |
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