Eleen Lin (other name, I-Ling Lin) the World Zen Art Center Chief Executive Dean, was born in Taiwan in 1982. She immigrated to Thailand when she was six years old, and currently lives in New York. She obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Slade School of Fine Art – University of London in 2005; studied in The Academy of Fine Art, Vienna in the SOCRATES program and graduated from Yale School of Art with a Master of Fine Arts – Painting in 2008. Her artwork blends a style of Eastern and Western Philosophies, using a romantic and colorful palettes. The unique approach exhibits a hybridity of the East and the West that is widely consumed in contemporary societies worldwide.
The World Zen Art Center (WZAC-NY) is a respected non-profit institution dedicated to the research and promotion of Zen art. Founded in New York on December 15, 2012, and guided by Master Yi-Xiong Gu, the Center explores the essence of Zen Tao through meditation, Qimen Dunjia, calligraphy, and painting. Since 2025, WZAC-NY has operated as a branch of the American Ci Bei Temple, sharing a unified mission and financial structure. While the Center leads its own programs and initiatives, all donations are processed through the Temple’s secure account to ensure transparency and strategic oversight. Your support helps preserve the rich traditions of Zen art and Tao, ensuring these cultural treasures continue to inspire future generations. 🙏 To contribute, please make a secure donation via PayPal:
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