Announcement
We are pleased to announce morning sittings at 6:30 am to 7:00 am. Monday thru Friday. Central Time USA. ZOOM It is… Read More »Announcement
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The Egg Tooth
Sometimes when we begin on the Zen path, a teacher will describe the relationship between a Zen student and a Zen teacher in… Read More »The Egg Tooth
Woman with a Pink Message
The Woman with a Pink looks as if she has received a message in the form of a pink flower. The flower looks roughed; a bit worn.… Read More »Woman with a Pink Message
Mind-Stuff
Listen. Understand. Practice. Again. Again. Again. Do this all day long. ardent (adj.) early 14c., of alcoholic distillates, brandy (ardent spirits), etc., from Old French ardant “burning, hot;… Read More »Mind-Stuff
Have Few Desires Number ONE
Cooped Up? A Good Time for the Eight Awarenesses – First of Eight by Yao Xiang Shakya March 22, 2020 Have Few Desires In late… Read More »Have Few Desires Number ONE
Do Not Let the Manifestations of the Material World Obscure the Truth of Being
It is ridiculous to be sucked up into the material world of delusion Life is endless meetings – every day, every moment. A… Read More »Do Not Let the Manifestations of the Material World Obscure the Truth of Being
To Study Yourself Even on a Bad Day
Just as we know what is meant by “The Buddha says, ‘Desire must a man destroy,’” the Buddha’s audience, assuming that he ever… Read More »To Study Yourself Even on a Bad Day
November – In Memory of Ming Zhen Shakya
As a tribute to our teacher, Ming Zhen Shakya I will post her work throughout the month of November. November 19th marks the 5th anniversary… Read More »November – In Memory of Ming Zhen Shakya
Sewing a Robe – Lay Ordination
A Single Thread, A Contemplative Order of Hsu Yun is pleased to offer to sincere practitioners the opportunity to work with one of the new… Read More »Sewing a Robe – Lay Ordination
ANNOUNCEMENT: Please Welcome a NEW Monk!
Old Monk Flowering 老和尚开花 Lǎo héshàng kāihuā shakya We are happy to welcome a new monk (unsui) to A Single Thread | Contemplative Order of… Read More »ANNOUNCEMENT: Please Welcome a NEW Monk!
Number 3. The Spiritual World of Work
Work as Devotion Pay full attention to all action… the Way Seeking Mind is actualized… by rolling up your sleeves. Any Act that Leads… Read More »Number 3. The Spiritual World of Work