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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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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.
  • Home
  • Our Homage to Ming Zhen
  • Sangha News
  • Essays
    • Essays by Ming Zhen Shakya
    • Essays by Yao Xiang Shakya
    • Essays by Fashi Yao Xin Shakya
  • FREE E-books
  • Contributions
  • Clergy
  • Martial Arts
  • Contact us!
  • Old Site
  • Languages
    • English
    • Español
    • Français
    • Polish
    • Italiano
    • Português

November – In Memory of Ming Zhen Shakya

  • by Yao Xiang Shakya
  • November 2, 2021November 3, 2021

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

The World is Too Much with Us

  • by Yao Xiang Shakya
  • October 19, 2021October 19, 2021

The World is Too Much with Us I feel the weight press against my chest. It comes from some twisted expectation. I am sure you… Read More »The World is Too Much with Us

The Marvelous One

  • by Yao Xiang Shakya
  • October 15, 2021October 19, 2021

    The Marvelous One The Marvelous One is the dweller in the bodies of all; that which you truly are…we are exhorted to cease… Read More »The Marvelous One

Sewing a Robe – Lay Ordination

  • by Yao Xiang Shakya
  • October 11, 2021April 28, 2022

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

 A Nobel Prize, Lunar Communion, The Beatitudes and a Song of David

  • by Yao Xiang Shakya
  • September 28, 2021

  Shakespeare gives us a fine image of good intentions gone awry: to his own detriment, a fellow so eagerly tries to mount a horse… Read More » A Nobel Prize, Lunar Communion, The Beatitudes and a Song of David

ANNOUNCEMENT: Please Welcome a NEW Monk!

  • by Yao Xiang Shakya
  • September 20, 2021September 20, 2021

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!

Heaven and Hell

  • by Yao Xiang Shakya
  • August 8, 2021August 8, 2021

  HEAVEN AND HELL by Ming Zhen Shakya I wish I didn’t enjoy my prison ministry so much. If it were less agreeable I could… Read More »Heaven and Hell

The Feminist and the Monk

  • by Yao Xiang Shakya
  • July 4, 2021August 4, 2021

  Introduction Carol W. Gundersen has been a feminist since the early days of the modern women’s movement.  She was a founding member of the… Read More »The Feminist and the Monk

NEW Free E-BOOK

  • by Yao Xiang Shakya
  • June 24, 2021August 8, 2021

How to Recover Getting Out of Hot Water

The Physician and the Monk

  • by Yao Xiang Shakya
  • May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

The Physician. The following letter is written by Lao Huo Shakya, a monk of the Contemplative order of Hsu Yun, to her father, A. Erik… Read More »The Physician and the Monk

Number 5: The Spiritual World of Work

  • by Yao Xiang Shakya
  • May 10, 2021May 10, 2021

              Work as Devotion Trouble with Likes, Dislikes and Indifferences Knowledge is not produced. Knowledge does not come through… Read More »Number 5: The Spiritual World of Work

Number 4: The Spiritual World of Work

  • by Yao Xiang Shakya
  • April 18, 2021April 28, 2021

Work as Devotion The work is not limited because Dharma work cannot be measured or comprehended. Measuring and comprehending disturb the mind. All things help… Read More »Number 4: The Spiritual World of Work

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