Long Gen
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Long Gen | |
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| Title | Venerable Long Gen |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 1921 |
| Died | 15 June 2011 (aged 89–90) |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Buddhism |
Venerable Long Gen (Chinese: 隆根长老) (1921–2011) was a key monastic figure in the Singapore Buddhist community.
Venerable Long Gen, a revered figure in the realm of Chinese Buddhism, was born in the Jiangsu province of China in the year 1921. His spiritual journey began with becoming a Buddhist novice at the age of 10. At the age of 22 he underwent formal ordination, marking the commencement of his lifelong dedication to Buddhism, including a commitment to monastic life.
In 1949, amidst the Communist Revolution and establishment of the People's Republic of China, Venerable Long Gen decided to leave his hometown of Wuchang. Driven by his faith, he embarked on a journey that included the southern Chinese cities of Guangzhou and Hong Kong. In 1956, Venerable Long Gen visited Taiwan.[1]
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