~ 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐠 ~ Master Hsu Yun 虚云 (Empty Cloud) - Zen/Chan Buddhism

Master Hsu Yun or Xuyun (Chinese: 虚云; - name meaning "Empty Cloud) born 5 September 1840 - 13 October 1959 was a renowned Chinese Chan Buddhist master and one of the most influential Buddhist teachers of the 19th and 20th centuries. According to Richard Hunn, Master Hsu is "Universally regarded as the most outstanding Buddhist of the Chinese order in the modern era."
When Xuyun was seventeen, he attempted to flee home to Mount Heng to become a monk without his family's permission. On a winding mountain path he encountered envoys sent by his uncle to intercept and escort him back. His aspiration was not realized and he was reproved and brought back home. His father formally arranged brides for him, and his marriage was completed. Although they lived together, Xuyun did not have sexual contact with his wives. Moreover, he extensively explained the dharma to the women so that they too would practice Buddhism. He left them this profound teaching "The Song of the Skinbag" which he wrote at the age of 19. Several years later Maser Hsu discovered that his two former wives had both ordained as bhikshunis (nuns).
The text can be found here:
www.cttbusa.org/master_hsuyun/...
During his years as a hermit, Xuyun made some of his most profound discoveries. He visited the old master Yung Ching, who encouraged him to abandon his extreme asceticism in favor of temperance. He instructed the young monk in the sutras and told him to be mindful of the Hua Tou, "Who is dragging this corpse of mine?"
Master Hsu lived to the grand old age of 120.
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Raflum - Gui Zhao
"Upward to the Moon' (Lute) - Daniel Estrem
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there are countless beings like me who have been following you and your channel for a long time never leaving a comment or a thank you, perhaps because it is impossible to thank you for what we have received. but you should know we are here and we remain nameless but full of the grace of the truth you share and the encouragement to complete the journey. samaneri 💥🙏💛💥🧡💥💛🙏

[@SamaneriJayasara]

Wonderful! Beautiful. Yes, the nameless Dhamma is responsible for all of this. May it continue to nourish and deepen your practice and may it flower with Grace, ease and wonder. 💜🌻🌄🌌

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Thank you for expressing so perfectly what I also feel deep gratitude to all🙏❤️xx

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Yes! Thank you for this beautiful response of gratitude and Love 🕊💗🕊

[@qimmu11]

He lived 119 years. And so many of those years with a quiet, well-trained mind. He will be an inspiration for 100s if not 1000s of years.

[@spiritualanarchist8162]

Great way to share Zen . Not analyzing it to death. Just recite , and let people work it out for themelves...as intended.

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Cannot thank you enough! Your podcasts are my solace when waking up in the middle of nights due to insomnia. In fact, I enjoy them so much, I kinda welcome the insomnia!

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Your gift of delivery is so precious to my heart. The words of wisdom convict, awaken, and challenge my being.much love to you my friend.

[@spiritseeker2831]

perfectly stated

[@000pete9]

The way you have done it, is very easy to "absorb," no distractions !. Thank you again for your presentation.

[@MrResearcher122]

A man lived long yet thought so little. Intriguing outer being, and a very cultivated inner one. Thank you.

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Samaneri Jayasāra - Wisdom of the Masters,, may "you" get all the love that "you" deserve, sister of light, besides "my" "mom´s"" your's" is the voice that "I"ve heard the most. May bliss be "your" coat.

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[@faqtum]

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[@qimmu11]

"Just how much idle, empty chatter do you want to hear?" 18:40. and you inflected it all so well.

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This is amazing. Love the ominous music with the words. Truly artistic.

[@vijayavathsa]

Beautiful beyond words...lovely music..another sweet gift comes unasked

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Your gentle and beautiful voice, the aetherial music, the wonderful image of his face, and such beautiful wisdom. So deeply moving.

[@johnmindrup8625]

I have listened for three times today. This is so good for my being. I can ho I e your heart feels my gratitude

[@alexkalish8288]

Empty cloud was born in a caul or embryonic sack. His mother though he was dead but a passing medicine man cut him out of it and he lived. That is the origin of this early poem.He was horribly beaten in the 50's by the red guard, in an attempt to rob him, but he had nothing - he was then over 110 years old. He died at 119 during the famines caused by Mao - he gave most of his food to the starving. He was a enlightened master who was at his death the head of Chinese Buddhism. My friend and teacher when I was a kid was ordained by him so I heard many stories -

[@SamaneriJayasara]

Wonderful - thanks for sharing Alex.

[@fingerprint5511]

The life story of this monk is absolutely incredible. Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@HeatherKMB]

Ah one of the best yet. Thank you!

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This is a very deep insight of the Dao, yes I understand it's chan Buddhism spiritual philosophy, yet all spiritual vibes originate from the Tao. Some just try interpret it, that's when I begin to giggle😊 I loved the music in the back especially at the middle of the beginning. As always your tone of voice is so amazing 🤩.

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The simple is the most profound Thank you 🙏🕉️

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sublime words full of deep insight and noble guidelines that gladden the heart and incite to right practice. ❤Thank you Samaneri Jayasara.🙏

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Friend, another creative masterpiece. Because the music fits so well with the words. My third listen.

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Thank you very much. Gassho.

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sobs of joy in hearing this so beautifully spoken much gratitude peace and love

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The highest teaching...

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Love it this reminds me of Gnosticism

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This was a most wonderful listen:) it has left me so light and open. Gratitude for these wonderful words

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🙏🙏🙏naked with much truth, so beautifully presented. Thank you so much for this amazing timely piece. I'm truly grateful for all your priceless gifts Jayasara 🙏🙏🙏.

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Simple and profound. thank you.

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All actions and words effect the all. If empty no harm can be done

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I agree that the music with this is truley awesome

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Awake aware of this I am. Quick!

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I cried…much.

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Thank you!

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This is most excellent TY ! Can somebody plz tell me what music is in back ground??

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This is my favorite you've done.

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Please do more Chan Masters

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I'm going home

[@vijayavathsa]

What is this music used in the video? Who is the artist or is it a brand? It is so soothing

[@SamaneriJayasara]

There are 3 different artists/tracks. Details are in the video descriptor under the video. All the best

[@vijayavathsa]

@@SamaneriJayasara I checked out that song by Sa Dingding too...was too good !

[@robertspringer5398]

Would you like to come and teach in Colorado at the Dharma Mountain Center in Red feather. Please let me know and I will see if we can cover your expenses.

[@SamaneriJayasara]

Thanks for your note Robert. As a monastic we usually only teach retreats upon invitation that the sangha would organize on our behalf. We don't generally initiate or arrange the logistics for teaching retreats. Hope this makes sense.

[@robertspringer5398]

@@SamaneriJayasara have been talking to the director at DMC about the possibility of you coming and teaching. Just starting to get the ball rolling. Wanted to know if you would entertain the possibility of traveling. Before things get organized here. 2024 would be the earliest as have to schedule in advance. Possibly 2025. Thanks for responding so quickly.

[@SamaneriJayasara]

@@robertspringer5398 If you write to me at: [e-mail] we can discuss further and on a better format. 😀

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Did he really live to 120yrs?

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