Ching Hai

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Ching Hai
Ching Hai in Sydney (1993)
Born
Hue Dang Trinh

(1950-05-12) 12 May 1950 (age 74)
Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam
NationalityBritish,
formerly Vietnamese
Known forSpirituality, mysticism, poetry Entrepreneur
Notable workBook:The Key of Immediate Enlightenment, Supreme Master TV, Loving Hut
MovementQuan Yin Method
Websitegodsdirectcontact.org
Supreme Master Ching Hai
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese清海無上師[1]
Simplified Chinese清海无上师
Literal meaningClear Ocean Immeasurable Teacher [note 1]
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinQīng Hǎi Wú Shàng Shī
Vietnamese name
Vietnamese alphabetThanh Hải Vô Thượng Sư[2]

Ching Hai (born Trịnh Đăng Huệ;[note 2] 12 May 1950), commonly referred to as Suma or Supreme Master Ching Hai, is a British citizen of Vietnamese descent; a humanitarian, philanthropist,[3][4][5][6] and the spiritual leader[7] of the Guanyin Famen (Chinese) or Quan Yin method transnational cybersect. The practice had existed predating the common usage of the internet.[7][8][9][10] Based out of Taiwan, she is estimated to have 2 million followers worldwide.[11][12] Ching Hai founded the Loving Hut vegan restaurant chain and vegan Celestial Shop fashion company under Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association.[13][14]

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  2. ^ "Vietnam: Country Report" (PDF). Immigration and Nationality Directorate, Home Office, United Kingdom. October 2003. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
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  5. ^ Archives, L. A. Times (19 January 1999). "CHARITY SCORECARD". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  6. ^ "President of the Republic of Slovenia > Reception of Supreme Master Ching Hai". www2.gov.si. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  7. ^ a b Partridge, Christopher (2004) New Religions: A Guide Oxford University Press, p. 263-264
  8. ^ Thornton, Patricia M. (2008). "Manufacturing Dissent in Transnational China: Boomerang, Backfire or Spectacle?". In Kevin J. O'Brien (ed.). Popular Protest in China. Harvard University Press. pp. 179–204 – via www.academia.edu.
  9. ^ "Taipei Review". Taiwan Review. 51 (7–11). Kwang Hwa Publishing Company. 2001. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  10. ^ Schumacher, Elizabeth (13 August 2018). "Vegan restaurants run by cult leader who 'speaks to God' | DW | 13.08.2018". Deutsche Welle. Archived from the original on 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  11. ^ "China : Treatment of Guanyin Famen practitioners (Kuan Yin Famen, Guanyin Method, Quanyin Famen, Way of the Goddess of Mercy, Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association)". Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. 14 August 2015. Archived from the original on 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  12. ^ Goossaert, Vincent; Palmer, David A. (2011). The Religious Question in Modern China. University of Chicago Press. p. 292. ISBN 978-0-226-30416-8. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  13. ^ Chua-Eoan, Howard (20 January 1997). "The Buddhist Martha". Time. Archived from the original on 21 July 2013. Retrieved 8 March 2010.
  14. ^ Maragay, Fel V. (20 November 2006). "Master of charity". Manila Standard Today. Archived from the original on 3 November 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2007.


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