Essays by Fashi Yao Xin Shakya

Zen Proustian Cake by Rev. Yao Xin Shakya

by Yao Xiang Shakya
May 1, 2020May 1, 2020

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Saying Goodbye to 2019

by Yao Xiang Shakya
December 30, 2019

As 2019 comes to an end, let’s take some time to consider all the attachments we have nourished, all the ego-masks we have… Read More »Saying Goodbye to 2019

DaShi ChuanSheng Entered Emptiness by Fashi Yao Xin Shakya

by Yao Xiang Shakya
March 19, 2019

THE MARCH 18, 2019BY YAOXINSHAKYA IN ACTIVITIES / NEWS We are very interested in the Chan: Da Shi ChuanSheng, Steven Baugh, was a wonderful master with several lives: kung-fu… Read More »DaShi ChuanSheng Entered Emptiness by Fashi Yao Xin Shakya

Holiday Message

by Yao Xiang Shakya
December 15, 2018

Holiday Message The Zen Buddhist Order of Hsu Yun is happy to announce that on this month of November 2018, our Chan/Zen Order, the Zen… Read More »Holiday Message

The Costume of the Actor by Soren Kierkegaard

by Yao Xiang Shakya
October 27, 2018

What does it mean to love one’s neighbor? To love one’s neighbor means, while remaining within the earthly distinctions allotted to one, essentially… Read More »The Costume of the Actor by Soren Kierkegaard

Ask a Master: What is a Zen Retreat?

by Yao Xiang Shakya
August 29, 2017August 29, 2017

Ask a Master: What is a Zen Retreat? If you are thinking about attending a Zen retreat, Fashi Yao XIn Shakya offers some advice on how to approach the retreat. It’s all about vow.

Ask a Master? What is Chan Liturgy — The Simple Way is Our Way

by Yao Xiang Shakya
August 13, 2017August 14, 2017

If you are struggling with daily practice, this essay will help you sort out the basics with some helpful, simple tips on Chan liturgy.

Ask a Master: What is the Most Important Daily Practice for a Zen Monk?

by Yao Xiang Shakya
July 28, 2017August 5, 2017

There is so much to do every day….how do you sort out what is important for your spiritual practice. If you have ever wondered what is important in Zen practice Fashi Yao Xin Shakya gives a bright answer to those who want to know.

Ask a Master: What are the Most Important Sutras in Chan?

by Yao Xiang Shakya
July 11, 2017July 23, 2017

From time immemorial students have sought out a spiritual adept for direction. In today’s question, a student wanted to know the most sought after sutras in a Chan practice. Our master, Fa Shi Yao Xin Shakya answers in a most Zen manner. See for yourself.

On Being a Master: Sinking into the Mud

by Yao Xiang Shakya
June 17, 2017June 19, 2017

When discussing what a “master” is or can be in our tradition with Yao Xiang Shakya, in preparation before her Master Transmission, she said “I feel being a master is sinking further into the mud so the lotus may rise higher”.

When We First Begin

by Yao Xin Shakya
June 13, 2017June 13, 2017

For the beginner on the Zen path…..Fa Shi Yao Xin Shakya captures the essence of how we take the first step on the path to liberation and to knowing our Buddha nature.

Dharma Up Close: An Approach to Study

by Yao Xiang Shakya
May 26, 2017May 26, 2017

As a Dharma heir to Ming Zhen Shakya I feel it is imperative of me to share her work with others. Since she is no longer with us in body and mind making her unavailable to speak with you I thought it might be helpful to offer some comments on how to read and listen and sit under the golden waterfall of her offerings. This essay is a brief, very brief approach on one way to soak in Ming Zhen’s Dharma offering. May the Dharma bless you as it has me and many, many others.