Hsu Yun (1840–1959) was a Chinese-born Chan Buddhist master renowned for his efforts in revitalizing Zen Buddhism in China. His extensive travels and teachings, including the promotion of monastic discipline and Meditation, significantly influenced the resurgence of Buddhism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hsu Yun's Life, marked by simplicity, spiritual dedication, and numerous miraculous events, continues to inspire Contemporary Buddhist Practice. His legacy, preserved in numerous writings and disciples, remains a cornerstone of modern Zen Buddhist Thought.
Anecdotes
- Lived for over a century, witnessing the fall of the Qing Dynasty, two World Wars, and the rise of modern China.
- Supposedly stopped a band of marauders from plundering his monastery by sitting in meditation, radiating such calm that they left in Peace.
- Reportedly maintained a vegetarian Diet so strict that even tea made with milk was off-Limits, demonstrating commitment to his principles.
Magnitudes
- Cultivate Patience; mastery unfolds over decades.
- Embrace silence; Wisdom grows in stillness.
- Embrace stillness to cultivate profound insight.
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