Venerable Master (1927 – 2023) was born in Jiangsu, China, at a time when both poverty and civil war were rampant. He never had the privilege of receiving a formal education, as education during this time was considered a luxury and never a priority. His life turned around at the age of 12 when he became a novice monk and discovered the joy of reading. He has since written hundreds of books on how to bring happiness, peace, compassion, and wisdom into daily life. Many of his books have now been translated into over 10 languages, thanks to the efforts of worldwide translators, in the hope to break the barriers of language and connect with more people around the world. At the age of 70, Venerable Master’s vision began to blur and his hands started to shake, as a result of diabetes brought on from constant starvation. As he could barely see clearly, his daily activities were limited. When he realized he was still able to write, he put his blessings and goodwill into his calligraphy, which is now well-known as “One Stroke Calligraphy”. Through his calligraphy, Venerable Master has raised millions of dollars which he has devoted to the establishment of his Public Education Trust Fund, along with many universities. As a result of this, his calligraphy is no longer just a piece of writing, but an inspiration and a blessing that has contributed to a greater education for all.