Venerable Rong Tong was born in Shin Chu, Taiwan. His family name was Hsu. He is the son of Dr. W. W. Hsu, a long time member of the Texas Buddhist Association. He graduated with an accounting degree from Taiwan Fu Ren University. After graduation, he taught in a professional school for three years then he immigrated to America in 1981 and ran a business for several years. In 1988, he took vows at Kwan Yin Temple in Los Angeles under Reverend Chao Ding.In 1989, he returned to Taiwan to further his Buddhist studies. He attended Yuan Kwan Temple Buddhist School in Chung Li for three years, after that returned to America. In 1996 he became the supervisor for Buddha Light Temple and now assists the Association with various administrative tasks.
Reverend Rong Tong is sincere toward people, studious in his practices, and well-practiced in the art of storytelling. He often gives Dharma lectures to members and visitors.
