According to Baidu Encyclopedia, Shang Zhisheng's ancestral home is Qingdao, Shandong. Born in Hualien County, China, he was influenced by Buddha since childhood. At the age of twelve, he began to learn from the teacher, and his common name was Shang Shunjie. Later, it was renamed Shang Zhisheng by experts. Engaged in education for 26 years, including "family style" education 16 years.