Venerable Shiou De

Reverend Shiou De was born in Taipei, Taiwan. Her family name was Hsu. After graduating from professional school, she worked for Hua Nan Bank for twenty-three years. After attending a meditation retreat, she realized that the monastic lifestyle closely echoed her own outlook on life. Thus, she gave up her career and her pending retirement benefits, and took vows in 1996 under Reverend Jan Hai. Reverend Shiou De is peaceful and calm. She is the first disciple to take vows at Jade Buddha Temple and is currently in charge of the Temple membership.