Hsing Yun was well-known as a Chinese Buddhist monk, teacher, and philanthropist based in Taiwan. He was the founder of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist monastic order as well as the layperson-based Buddha’s Light International Association.

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Hsing Yun’s cause of death

Hsing Yun died on the afternoon of February 5, 2023, after years of unstable health. He was 95. He spent 85 years of his life as a monastic.

The announcement of his death was delayed for his worldwide branch temples to finish celebrating ceremonies on the Lantern Festival, the last day of the Lunar New Year celebration.

On December 26, 2011, Hsing Yun suffered a minor ischemic stroke, his second in that year. In his older years, Hsing Yun began suffering from numerous health issues, including diabetes and near blindness

Hsing Yun’s wife and children

Hsing Yun doesn’t seem to have married. His wife and children’s details are not found.

Hsing Yun parents and siblings

Hsing Yun was born to his parents Liu Yu-ying and Li Cheng-pao. His siblings are unknown.

Hsing Yun net worth

Hsing Yun estimated net worth at the time of his death is expected to be between $ 1 to $ 5 million.

Hsing Yun funeral

As per Hsing Yun’s wishes, he requested to be returned to Fo Guang Shan where he could die peacefully. He had also requested that no extravagant funeral arrangements be made. A funeral date has been set for February 12, 2023.

Source: Ghanafuo.com