Albert William Low was a western Zen master in the Philip Kapleau-lineage, an internationally published author, and a former human resources executive.
He lived in England, South Africa, Canada, and the United States and resided in Montreal since 1979.
He held a BA degree in Philosophy and Psychology, and was a trained counselor.
In 2003, he was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws for scholastic attainment and community service by Queen's University, in Kingston, Ontario.