Heaven and Hell
Heaven and Hell by Ming Zhen Shakya, OHY I wish I didn’t enjoy my prison ministry so much. If it were less agreeable I could make myself… Read More »Heaven and Hell
On Being a Master: Sinking into the Mud
ON BEING A MASTER When discussing what a “master” is or can be in our tradition with Yao Xiang Shakya, in preparation before her… Read More »On Being a Master: Sinking into the Mud
This Morning
This morning the dissipating fog and its heavy dew joins a rising sun to teach me that each moment offers… Read More »This Morning
When We First Begin by Fa Shi Yao Xin Shakya
When we first begin our path of self-inquiry, we have often been driven to it by a profound notion that there is something missing in… Read More »When We First Begin by Fa Shi Yao Xin Shakya
Ornamentation: A Form of Communication
I humbly accept the garland of master in hopes that it may strengthen both my resolve to continue on the path with vigilance and vigor.… Read More »Ornamentation: A Form of Communication
Essence and Expectations by Ming Zhen Shakya
Essence and Expectations by Ming Zhen Shakya, OHY Archimedes was stymied. The greatest mathematician in the world had a problem that baffled him. How… Read More »Essence and Expectations by Ming Zhen Shakya
Dharma Up Close: An Approach to Study
On Being in Prison As I read and reread Ming Zhen’s article on Expectations I thought I’d share both my approach to her work and… Read More »Dharma Up Close: An Approach to Study
Ming Zhen Shakya speaks on….Expectations & Martin Buber
Expectations by Ming Zhen Shakya, OHY What backsliding is to religious conversion, recidivism is to penal rehabilitation. Both represent failure, and Zen priests who have a… Read More »Ming Zhen Shakya speaks on….Expectations & Martin Buber
Our Connection with Dharma Wind Sangha in Belgium
Dharma Wind Zen Sangha Our brother and Reverend Master Yao Xin Shakya are happy to announce a link between A Single Thread and… Read More »Our Connection with Dharma Wind Sangha in Belgium
Old Age, Writing and the Sentiment of Things by Yao Xiang Shakya
“If you don’t write of things deep inside your own heart, what’s the use of churning out so many words?” Ryokan, Dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf… Read More »Old Age, Writing and the Sentiment of Things by Yao Xiang Shakya