"（1368-1644）. The so-called 'enlightened' ethnic Chinese dynasty that replaced the Mongol dynasty.
"A significant development in Buddhism during this period lies in the appearance of three great Buddhist reformers: Yun-ch'i Chu-hung （1535-1615）， Tzu-po Chen-k'o （1543-1603）， and Han-shan Te-ch'ing （1546-1623）. They are sometimes called the three 'dragon-elephants.' Thanks to their efforts， Buddhism was revived， and their lives and teachings have continued to inspire and shape many Buddhists in China. The personalities of the three 'dragon-elephants' differed considerably. A government official of that time once described Chu-hung as a 'gentle grandmother，' Chen-k'o as a 'fierce soldier，' and Te-ch'ing as a 'king of knights.' Han-shan Te-ch'ing's life was indeed colorful and knightly. He was acquainted with Chu-hung and Chen-ko， and after their deaths composed their biographies which provide the best information available about these masters."