Hsu Yun temple is located in Hololulu, Hawaii. It was founded and built by Chan Master Jy Din Shakya in the 1950s, prior to Hawaii becomming a state. The temple, built in traditional Chinese archetecture style, serves Chinese immigrants and their descendents.

 Hsu Yun temple is located in Hololulu, Hawaii. It was founded and built by Chan Master Jy Din Shakya in the 1950s, prior to ...

Nan Hua temple 南華寺 was founded during the early sixth century by Zhiyao Sanzang. It is famously known for the resident Han Shan who taught Chan there and reformed the monastery during the 16th Century. It was again renovated by the monk, Hsu Yun, in 1934 (Hsu Yun's body is housed there today). Also of some fame is the mumified remains of Hui Neng, purported to have lived and taught there, ...

Yunmen Temple 雲門寺 is located in Guangdong, China. It is central to the early Yunmen school of Chan and originally built during the Tang dynasty (618–907). With many changes since then, most of the the present buildings were repaired and/or built between 1943 and 1951. span> Yunmen Temple 雲門寺 is located in Guangdong, China. It is central to the early Yunmen school of Chan and ...

As a Chan Buddhist and a follower of the Tao Te Ching, the notion of going to Beijing on an unrelated business trip was quite compelling. I had never been to China, despite a romanticised desire to one day travel it's historical and legendary pathways. With only a few days to spare I took a two hour train trip to Sydney (Australia) to secure my Visa from the Chinese Consulate. This is a very busy ...

Fa Xing (Peadar Graham) has been an enthusiast of Zen and martial arts since his teen years over 30 years ago and continues regular practice in his homeland of Ireland.  He shares with us here some images of Ireland near his home Gork a Hork, Donegal (known for some of the best fishing in the world).

Hongfa Temple is located in Shenzhen, China. It was built under the direction and supervision of Ben Huan Shakya beginning in 1985, and construction continued into the last decade of the 20th century. It is the ordination site of Chuan Zhi Shakya, who curates this website. The complex includes Mahavira Hall, Hall of Four Heavenly Kings, Hall of Guanyin, Bell tower, Drum tower, Founder's Hall, ...

An Interview with Rev. Fa Jian (Dale Ryan): Rev. Fa Jian (Dale Ryan) recently returned from Belize where he worked for 6 months to help impoverished communities get clean drinking water.  Through this inspiring interview with Dale, we learn about sanitation challenges faced by rural communities in Centeral America and  get a glimpse of Dharma in action.  

An Interview with Rev. Fa ...

About four hours from where I live is a spiritual retreat center called Trout Lake Abbey, which is the home of Mt. Adams Zen Buddhist Temple (MAZBT). Nestled in a small valley at the foot of Washington state's Mount Adams, it is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend time in contemplation away from the bustle of city life. Since I discovered it a few years ago, I have been making an effort to ...