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 »Welcome a NEW Monk!
Essays
About A Single Thread
A Single Thread –Contemplative[1] Order of Hsu Yun We are practicing Zen Buddhist contemplatives – living simply, turning away from the busy world, seeking the Dharma… Read More »About A Single Thread
Friday Afternoon OPEN Meditation on ZOOM
Zen Buddhist Contemplatives Order of Hsu Yun A Single Thread invites you to join us for silent meditation on ZOOM. The schedule is as follows:… Read More »Friday Afternoon OPEN Meditation on ZOOM
Innumerable Sacrifices
Innumerable Sacrifices A Daily Practice of Devotion Let’s start with a chant, Innumerable Sacrifices. Innumerable sacrifices brought us this food; We consider how it comes… Read More »Innumerable Sacrifices
The Third Position: Neither Here, Nor There
The Third Position: Neither Here, Nor There It is just a matter of hitting the bell, closing the door, lighting a candle. In the… Read More »The Third Position: Neither Here, Nor There
Someone Asked. And the Answer is: Right Understanding
Right Understanding. Let me begin with a definition of right understanding. It is a teaching of the Eightfold Path and is considered the root… Read More »Someone Asked. And the Answer is: Right Understanding
Love in a Disciplined Way – Avoid Vain Talk
Flee the chit chat with others, except as an act of charity. Love people very much. Talk with few. Talk with moderation. Put nothing… Read More »Love in a Disciplined Way – Avoid Vain Talk
The REAL Hero
So much talk about heroes these days…bashing them, calling them “names” – misunderstanding what and why someone is heroic. Here is a short reminder of… Read More »The REAL Hero
Words for Dark Time
One of our dogs, as he grew older became afraid of lightning and thunder. Being in the living room with us in full light brought… Read More »Words for Dark Time
Does It Matter?
She leans across the table towards the face and asks, “Are you a man or a woman?” The body across from her is wide… Read More »Does It Matter?