Zhen-Ru was born into a family of educators. As a child, she began thinking deeply about existential questions. After extensive reading and research, she was determined to raise her consciousness by instilling the Buddha's teaching into her own life. Despite being top of the class in her youth, she left the traditional education system and traveled extensively throughout Asia, studying and learning from great Buddhist teachers.
Based on Prince Edward Island, Amrita Translation Foundation is a group committed to creating a happier, more peaceful world. By preserving and translating Zhen-Ru's work, Amrita aims to make this collection of Buddhist teachings more accessible to a wider audience. To ensure the highest level of accuracy, this team of monastic translators has dedicated their lives to the study and practice of Buddhist teachings. They are educated and trained in the Five Great Treatisescurriculum, a rigorous Buddhist curriculum with roots tracing to the Tibetan and ancient Indian Nalanda traditions.
Kacy Lin is a translator who specializes in the translation of Buddhist works from Mandarin to English. She holds a Master's degree in Psycho-Spiritual studies from the University of Toronto, and has dedicated many years to the translation and practice of Buddhist teachings. Kacy's deep understanding of both Buddhist philosophy and Western spirituality has enabled her to translate and render Zhen-Ru's complex teachings with clarity and precision, making itaccessible to a global audience, and fostering a greater cross-cultural understanding and a deeper appreciation for Buddhist spirituality. In addition to her translation work, Kacy practices Spiritual Care and spiritually integrated counseling in hospitals around the Greater Toronto Area, providing guidance and support to those who are undergoing difficult life transitions.