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Chuan Zhi (traditional Chinese:釋傳智 見行; simplified Chinese 释传智 見行; Shì Chuán Zhi Jiàn Xíng, meaning Transmit Wisdom, and Walk, born Steven) is a Chan Buddhist master.

Significance
Chuan Zhi, given the precepts in 1993 by Ming Zhen Shakya was ordained by Jy Ding at Hsu Yun Temple on November 8th, 1997. The name 'Chuan Zhi' bears resemblance to Jy Ding's own, a signal that Jy Ding wanted Chuan Zhi to be his spiritual successor.

He was ordained again in 1998 as a monk, or bhikṣu at China's Hongfa Temple, Shenzhen, by ten masters, including Jy Ding and Benhuan. This was an honour recognised by the Buddhist Association of China.

He did not have to adopt the Vinaya rules.

He was the first American-born practitioner to be added to Xuyun's Linji school lineage in the United States.