Description: (Buddhist nun, Philanthropist)
Cheng Yen is a Taiwanese Buddhist nun, teacher, and philanthropist who founded the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, a well-known humanitarian organization in Taiwan. She was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1963 and established Tzu Chi after encounters with people in need. Initially formed by a small group of housewives, the organization has expanded to offer various services, including medical, environmental, and disaster relief efforts. Cheng Yen is respected for her impact on modern Taiwanese Buddhism and is recognized as one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Taiwanese Buddhism.