Chen Chien Ming ( Chinese: 陳健民; pinyin: Chén Jiànmín; 1906–1987), also known as Yogi C. M. Chen or simply as Yogi Chen, was a Chinese hermit who lived in Kalimpong, India, from 1947 until 1972, when he moved to the United States, where he lived for the remainder of his life. [1]
According to Ole Nydahl, Chen had, in his youth in China, been terrified of death and had at first practiced Taoist life-extending exercises. Later he turned to Buddhism and, in search of teachings, went to Tibet, where he spent several years living in a cave. [2]
Sangharakshita regarded Chen as one of his teachers, [3] and together with Khantipalo helped him compile Buddhist Meditation, Systematic and Practical. [4] Both Sangharakshita and Khantipalo describe Chen as "eccentric." [5] [6]
Chen Chien Ming ( Chinese: 陳健民; pinyin: Chén Jiànmín; 1906–1987), also known as Yogi C. M. Chen or simply as Yogi Chen, was a Chinese hermit who lived in Kalimpong, India, from 1947 until 1972, when he moved to the United States, where he lived for the remainder of his life. [1]
According to Ole Nydahl, Chen had, in his youth in China, been terrified of death and had at first practiced Taoist life-extending exercises. Later he turned to Buddhism and, in search of teachings, went to Tibet, where he spent several years living in a cave. [2]
Sangharakshita regarded Chen as one of his teachers, [3] and together with Khantipalo helped him compile Buddhist Meditation, Systematic and Practical. [4] Both Sangharakshita and Khantipalo describe Chen as "eccentric." [5] [6]