Ching Hai

Ching Hai
Ching Hai in Sydney (1993)
Born
Hue Dang Trinh

(1950-05-12) 12 May 1950
NationalityBritish,
formerly Vietnamese
Known forSpirituality, mysticism, poetry, entrepreneur
Notable workBook The Key of Immediate Enlightenment, Supreme Master Television, Loving Hut
MovementQuan Yin Method
Websitegodsdirectcontact.org
Supreme Master Ching Hai
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Literal meaningClear Ocean Immeasurable Teacher
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinQīng Hǎi Wú Shàng Shī
Vietnamese name
Vietnamese alphabetThanh Hải Vô Thượng Sư

Ching Hai (born Trịnh Đăng Huệ; 12 May 1950), commonly referred to as Suma or Supreme Master Ching Hai, is a British citizen of Vietnamese descent; a humanitarian, philanthropist, and the spiritual leader of the Guanyin Famen (Chinese) or Quan Yin method transnational cybersect. The practice had existed predating the common usage of the internet. Based out of Taiwan, she is estimated to have 2 million followers worldwide. Ching Hai founded the Loving Hut vegan restaurant chain and vegan Celestial Shop fashion company under Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association.