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Hai Deng

1902 – 1989

32nd abbot of Shaolin Temple

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Lived 1902 – 1989 (aged 86–87). Hai Deng was a Chinese martial artist.

Haideng (; also sometimes spelled as Hai Teng and Hai-tank in older translations ) (14 August 1902 – 11 January 1989) was a Chinese Buddhist monk, martial artist and emeritus abbot of Shaolin Temple during the 20th century. He was born Fan Wubing in Jiangyou County, Sichuan province. His parents gave him the name "Fan Wubing", which means Fan the Never Sick, in hopes that this might improve his being constantly sick when he was young.

At the age of 19, Fan Wubing was accepted into Sichuan University, but did not attend due to financial difficulties. Instead, he attended Sichuan Police Academy, but later dropped out in pursuit of martial arts training.

Hai Deng was famous for his one-finger Chan, one of the 72 arts of the Shaolin temple, with which he could support most of his body weight on one finger. Thanks to a visit to the USA in 1985, he was noted for his religious observance, literary skill, and qigong talents. He Was first met with the Master Xu Yun (Empty Cloud.)

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Important facts

Born
1902
Birth century
Occupation
Martial artist
Also known as
Deng Hai

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hai Deng?

32nd abbot of Shaolin Temple

When was Hai Deng born?

Hai Deng was born in 1902.

When did Hai Deng die?

Hai Deng died on 11 January 1989.

What was Hai Deng's occupation?

Hai Deng was a martial artist.

What nationality was Hai Deng?

Hai Deng was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hai Deng

· Wikidata: Q5638919

· DBpedia: Hai Deng

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