Why Yo Fan Ju Shi?
“Yo Fan Ju Shi” is an expert adept in the fields of architecture and Buddhist culture, also serving as an art curator, columnist, and host. He has led the planning and design of over a hundred temples and is a private equity investor, actively promoting the fusion of culture and art. Additionally, he is dedicated to integrating traditional feng shui with temple design to address modern scenarios and problems while promoting the study of feng shui globally. Frequently navigating between China and the U.S., his speeches resonate deeply, infused with humor that leaves audiences in stitches. In life, he is “Yo Fan being hilarious,” and in work, “Ju Shi being humble,” using wisdom and laughter to build sanctuaries for the soul.
Introduction of Zhang Xun
Zhang Xun is the director of the Beijing De Lu An Design Institute (BDLA), focusing on promoting the inheritance and development of Chinese traditional culture.He has led the planning and design of over 200 temples, including significant projects such as the Lumbini Sacred Garden in Nepal and the Wanghai Chan Temple at Wutai Mountain.Zhang Xun has been invited to give lectures at Tulane University in New Orleans, USA, and delivered a keynote speech at the US-China Future Cities Youth Forum in Boston.He has received numerous international awards and actively promotes Buddhist architectural design.Additionally, he founded the Shambhala Private Equity Fund and H2Gallary, dedicated to promoting the global dissemination of art and culture.
His work has had a profound impact on the fields of architectural design and cultural arts, earning him widespread acclaim.
Biography of Zhang Xun
Zhang Xun has led the planning and design of over 200 temples, encompassing scenic area planning, temple planning, public building design, and landscape architecture. Notable projects include:
- “The Light of Compassion and Wisdom” — Overall planning for a 2-square-kilometer area in the Northern Zone of Lumbini Sacred Garden, Nepal (the birthplace of Buddha)
- “The Amitabha Vessel” — Planning and architectural design for the Baogqing Temple in Xianghe
- “Moonlight Over Dongtai” — Overall planning for the Wanghai Zen Temple on Mount Wutai
- “Pastoral Scenery” — Planning and architectural design for the Jile Temple
- “The Great Roc Spreading Its Wings” — Planning and design for the Kaye Temple on Jizushan Mountain
- “The Smallest Temple in History” — Planning and design for the Jialan Temple
- “Cultural River” — Planning and design for the National Cultural Center of Thailand
Zhang Xun is committed to promoting the inheritance and development of traditional Chinese culture, achieving significant accomplishments in cultural architectural design and the arts.
Education and Career
- 2005 Graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
- 2006 Appointed as the director of the China Leaders Training Program by the American Planning Association.
- June 2009 Appointed as the director of Beijing De Lu An Design Institute, successfully transforming the Beijing De Lu An Architectural Design Firm into a planning and design institute and establishing a Buddhist architectural design center.
- 2010 Invited to lecture at Tulane University in the United States.
- 2011 Delivered a keynote speech at the Sino-American Future Cities Youth Forum held in Boston.
- November 2014 Founded Beijing Rockwell Technology Co., Ltd., focusing on serving technology-oriented enterprises in the field of traditional Chinese culture.
- 2013 and 2014 Invited to study and exchange experiences at Buddhist sacred sites in Nepal and India.
- 2017 Obtained certifications as a Senior Ancient Building Constructor and BIM Strategic Planner.
- July 2019 Led a team to win first place in an international bidding competition for the Thailand Cultural Center and was received by the Thai royal family as the representative of the winning unit.
- October 2019 Awarded the title of Senior Engineer in Architecture by the Beijing Advanced Professional and Technical Qualification Evaluation Committee.
Recent Achievements
- March 2023 Published the paper “The Sinicization of the Architectural Form of Han Buddhism Temples,” included in the proceedings of the Fifth Huangsi Forum.
- October 2023 The overall planning and architectural design for the White Lotus Huayan Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, led by Zhang Xun, received the American Innovative Design Award and won the Leading Figure Award in the Human Settlements Industry at the “Habitat·Building Scenery” International Architectural Planning and Design Competition in December of the same year.
- 2024 Received the “Industry Influential Person Award” at the Golden Ouzhu Awards.
New Developments
- 2022 Co-founded the Shambhala Private Equity Fund in Hong Kong, focusing on investments in the cultural and artistic sectors and providing professional FA services, promoting the globalization of wisdom and art in daily life, and enhancing the value of artists and their work.
- 2024 Established H2Gallary in Hong Kong, dedicated to promoting the integration of art into everyday life and fostering a platform for online and offline exchanges between artists and collectors.
Current Positions
- Director of Beijing De Lu An Design Institute
- President of Fan Hua Smart Cultural Tourism Design Institute
- Deputy Chairman of the Religious Architecture Professional Committee of the China Ethnic Architecture Research Association
- Convener of Shambhala Private Equity Fund
- CEO of H2Gallary
Zhang Xun is dedicated to promoting the inheritance and development of traditional Chinese culture, achieving remarkable accomplishments in architectural design and the arts.