Master Hong Yang was born in Henan Province in China. She has been a nun for over 35 years, starting her journey in Hong Kong, and Shanghai, and eventually ending up practising in Melbourne, Australia. In 2017, she established the Medicine Buddha Zen Monastery in Croydon Victoria. Master Hong Yang is passionate about spreading the Buddhist message of compassion and encouraging others to grow in awareness. She serves the community in her own way, with a sense of humour, and of course through cooking delicious vegan food.