Bhikkhuni Shih Lee Terk

Malaysia

Bhikkhuni Shih Lee Terk

Malaysia

Bhikkhuni Shih Lee Terk was born in Penang, Malaysia and ordained at Siang Lin Chiao Temple, Malaysia as a Samaneri in 1985 and at Miao Tong Monastery in Kaohsiung, Taiwan as a Bhikkhuni. The year 2025 marks her 40th year in the robes.

She graduated Junior, Senior and Advanced Programs at the Malaysian Buddhist Institute and then continued her B.A. and M.A. Buddhist Studies in Sri Lanka at Kelaniya University.

She contributes to: 1. Dharma Propagation and Education via empowering secondary school Buddhist groups in Penang, Kedah and Melaka; 2. Advancement of Buddhist Education via Siang Lin Kindergarten and Primary School as its Chairperson, 3. Radio Dharma Programs with broad reach in Melaka, 4. International Peace Initiatives in Sri Lanka and Kyoto, Japan and 5. advancing the role and status of women in Buddhism through participation in Sakyadhita.

Although born into humble circumstances, she has walked the path of Dharma with resilience and diligence. For four decades, she has upheld the spirit of compassion and wisdom in parallel, quietly contributing to Dharma propagation, education, interfaith dialogue and the advancement of women in Buddhism. Her steady conduct, social concern and dedication to nurturing future generations exemplify the virtues of an outstanding contemporary Buddhist woman.

Former Appointments - Dharma Propagation Director and Monastic Administrator, Sungai Petani Buddhist Society, Kedah - Lecturer, Malaysian Buddhist Institute - Buddhist Studies Teacher, Siang Lin Primary School - Principal and Board Chairperson, Siang Lin Kindergarten - Speaker for Buddhist Dharma programs: Melaka Chinese radio and national radio stations - Education Director, Malaysian Buddhist Association – Melaka Branch - Chairperson, The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST)

Current Appointments - Abbess of Siang Lin Jue Yuan, 26th-generation Dharma lineage of Fujian Putian Guishan Fuqing Hall - Chairperson, Board of Directors, Siang Lin Primary School - Chairperson and Teacher, Siang Lin Kindergarten - Vice-Chairperson, Malaysian Buddhist Association – Melaka Branch - Vice-Chairperson, The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST)- Melaka Branch - Religious Advisor, Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia – Melaka State Liaison Committee - Religious Advisor to various Buddhist societies in Melaka