Shixian

PersonType	Category:Classical Chinese Authors
MainNamePhon	Shixian
MainNameTib	省庵實賢
bio	Sheng'an Shixian was a Chinese Buddhist monk born in 1686 in Changshu, Jiangsu province. He came from a Confucian family background, which was common for many educated individuals during the Qing dynasty period. Shixian later became known as a Buddhist master, with the honorific title "Shengan fashi" (Dharma Master Shengan) attached to his name. He lived during a time of significant cultural and intellectual developments in China. The late 17th and early 18th centuries saw a revival of Confucian classicism alongside continued Buddhist influence, creating a complex religious and philosophical landscape. Shixian's transition from a Confucian family background to becoming a Buddhist monk reflects a pattern seen in other notable figures of the time, such as Peng Shaosheng, who was a Confucian literatus turned Buddhist layman. This suggests that Shixian may have been part of a broader trend of intellectual and spiritual exploration during this period in Chinese history. (Generated by Perplexity Jan 15, 2025)
YearBirth	1686
YearDeath	1734
BornIn	Changshu, Jiangsu province
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