Changlin Fashi (Venerable Sik Chang Lin)

Changlin Fashi, formerly known as Alain Yip, is a reputable professional photographer in Hong Kong who graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic (now Hong Kong Polytechnic University) studying Design. In 2009, he decided to give up all his fame and fortune and went to Master Guo Ru’s temple in Taiwan to start his monastic life. He was ordained in 2010.

With over 50 years of experience in photography, Changlin Fashi has had his works widely featured in various media and exhibitions. He has also compiled complementary publications on photography and meditation in daily life to share his photography and practice experience.

In recent years, Changlin Fashi has led meditation retreats in a simple and easy-to-follow way. He has also initiated Pause & Breathe as a charitable institution to help others incorporate meditation into their daily lives.

Source: Pause Breathe HK