Tan Xu date of birth:
July 3, 1875
How old was Tan Xu when died?
88
Where was Tan Xu born?
Hebei, China
When did Tan Xu die?
August 11, 1963
Where did Tan Xu die?
Hong Kong
Tan Xu body shape:
Average
What color are Tan Xu's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Tan Xu's hair?
Grey
Is Tan Xu gay or straight?
Straight
What is Tan Xu's ethnicity?
Asian
What is Tan Xu nationality?
Chinese
What is Tan Xu's occupation?
Martial Artist
Short Biography
Tan Xu (July 3, 1875–August 11, 1963) was a Chinese Buddhist monk and a 44th generation lineage holder of the Tiantai school, taught by Master Di Xian. Xu is known as one of the most influential monks to have had lived during the late Qing and Republican periods of Chinese history, spreading and invigorating the practice of Buddhism throughout the region. He was also famous for constructing several Buddhist temples and institutes in Northern China in the early 20th century. He also achieved renown through his buildings, due to his integration of European industrial construction techniques and traditional Chinese methods.