Wen is a student and writer of Eastern philosophy and literature.
He grew up in Taiwan, where schools required students to memorize ancient Chinese poetry and philosophical texts. He scored well on exams yet grasped little of their deeper meaning. Once the subject was no longer tested, he turned away and immersed himself in Western culture — studying English literature at National Taiwan University and later attending Stanford Business School.
Years later, while working as a marketing executive in New York, he rediscovered Eastern wisdom — this time by choice. His studies expanded beyond China to include traditions from Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia.
Wen now writes about how centuries-old wisdom can guide choices in the modern world, drawing from his own experience. He practices Qigong instead of going to the gym, combining slow movement with mindful breathing. When overwhelmed at work, he directs attention to the sensations in his feet — a practice rooted in Zen Buddhism. And when goodwill goes unreturned, he continues to give without attachment, as taught in the Mahayana Buddhist text The Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines.
Through Eastern Thinking, Wen maps a journey down the river of time — sharing short essays and even shorter quotes, inviting long reflection. If these words stir a ripple within you, reach out with your thoughts.