Wen Qian

Wen Qian

Wenqian (1316-1372), named muyin, was born in Changle (now Changle, Fujian). Fang, a popular surname, is fond of reciting Buddhist books when he was young. He became a monk at the age of 11. Later, he lived in Hongfu temple in Taizhou and was able to write poems. He wrote "Yan Danghuo, Longqiu West waterfall, Changyun Zhanqi, Tianzhu, Zhuo Bi, Shuangluan, Fengkou, Shishen". In addition, Volume 11 of Quan min Shi Hua recorded Wen Qian's poem Qiu Huai CI Yun according to Jing Zhi Ju Shi Hua.

Wen Qian was a monk of Hongfu temple in Taizhou during the yuan and Ming Dynasties. The word muyin, common surname Fang, Changle (now belongs to Fujian Province) people. At the age of 11, he became a monk, traveled to Wu and Chu, promoted religion, and became more and more famous. At the beginning of Hongwu Period, he called for a symmetrical purpose, which was very important. He is good at poetry, especially at chanting. Most of his works are lost.

Chinese PinYin : Wen Qian