Nanyang Huizhong was a Zen monk during the Tang dynasty. He is often known by his nickname, National Teacher Zhong because he was the personal teacher of the Tang emperors Suzong and Daizong. Wikipedia
Born: 675 AD, Zhuji, Shaoxing, China
Died: 775 AD (age 100 years)
Teacher: Dajian Huineng
Title: Chán master