Zen Buddhist Order of Hsu Yun

The Zen Buddhist Order of Hsu Yun, developed by the founders of the Nan Hua Zen Buddhist Society, was the first exclusively electronic ministry on the Internet. The priests of ZBOHY follow the ancient teachings of Hui Neng and Lin Chi and the modern teachings of Hsu Yun. The Sangha has no dues or fees of any kind, neither do we accept donations of any kind. Our site is maintained by volunteers all over the world in a spirit of service. Precepts are given free of charge to correspondents who have demonstrated a sincere desire to follow the Buddha's EightFold Path.

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Dogen’s Fifth Awareness: Unfailing Recollection

Dogen’s Fifth Awareness: Unfailing Recollection Unfailing: without error or fault; reliable or constant Recollection: action of remembering something Ah…but what […]

Posted on June 7, 2020 | By Yao Xiang Shakya

A Religion Called Zen Buddhism by Ming Zhen Shakya

Welcome to this wonderful, iconic essay of our late teacher Ming Zhen Shakya. Many may know this article was published […]

Posted on June 3, 2020 | By Yao Xiang Shakya

Work and the 4th Awareness of Dogen

As Freud said, “Love and work..work and love.. what else is there really?” He also was overwrought about death. “Why […]

Posted on May 14, 2020 | By Yao Xiang Shakya

Who is in Charge?

Spiritual life is a battlefield. Over time, the battle worsens for the serious spiritual adept – threats along the path […]

Posted on March 27, 2020 | By Yao Xiang Shakya

Study THIS – and Realize the Dharma Work.

These teachings are for your sake. Trees and weeds, tables and doors expound and exalt the Dharma for your […]

Posted on March 15, 2020 | By Yao Xiang Shakya

Service, Automobiles & Unselfishness

Awakening before dawn, I cover my eyes and think of serving; giving little services throughout the day. I think of […]

Posted on March 13, 2020 | By Yao Xiang Shakya

These Bones!

Lao Huo Shakya speaks to us about the truth of the body.
Don’t miss this short, sweet and strong truth.

Posted on February 6, 2020 | By Yao Xiang Shakya

Playing at Paste…Until Qualified for Pearl – PART 2

Notice – Two Points. Please read PART 1 first, then come back and read this, PART 2. Thank you. 2. […]

Posted on January 29, 2020 | By Yao Xiang Shakya

Zen Through the Camera’s Lens

The film 1917 tells the story of two British soldiers in the trenches of France who are ordered by […]

Posted on January 22, 2020 | By Yao Xiang Shakya

What Do You Turn to When You Need Help

Bleary Doubled 2020 by Fly This is often known as your source of refuge. It comes when you are […]

Posted on January 13, 2020 | By Yao Xiang Shakya

ALL MR. PATHAK EVER WANTED WAS PEACE, AND IT SEEMED AS IF HE SPENT ALL HIS FREE TIME TRYING TO FIND IT.

HAPPY NEW YEAR. 2020.
Here is a short essay on what you might work on in 2020 by asking yourself if you want peace. If you do, where and what and how do you act to get it. If you are like Mr. Pathak, you might want it but find you can’t seem to find it. Mr. Pathak may be able to help you out – give you some clue on what might be keeping you restless and miserable. Good, good luck.

Posted on January 1, 2020 | By Yao Xiang Shakya

THE FRONT FELL OFF

Below is a link that I wholeheartedly recommend watching; especially for advanced students. It is both brilliant in its execution […]

Posted on November 17, 2019 | By Yao Xiang Shakya