the sharing of venerable thich nhat hanh teachig aka yi xing
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ven thich nhat hanh ,also known as yi xing chan master
was a excellent vietnamese chan master , he teaches in plum village in france to the western world about mahayana Buddhism
and ways to solve everyday problems
here lets share about this famous zen master
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Since someone posted on Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh (Yi Hang chan shi in Chinese, not Yi Xing), I thought of sharing what I wrote 3 years ago, jus some musings inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh, otherwise also fondly known as Thay (Vietnamese word for teacher) by his students. Thay is indeed a very great and humble monk and accomplished practitioner.
May great teachers like Thay enjoy longevity and good health, so that they could continue to turn the Dharma wheel and benefit countless sentient beings!
Sangha
In the first Dharma teaching Thay Nhat Hanh gave us, he talked about allowing ourselves to BE the Sangha, to not just be individual water droplets, but to flow with the river. “You do not need to put in much effort. Just allow yourself to be the Sangha, to be exposed to the people who are practicing mindfulness. Authorise yourself to be embraced and transformed by the Sangha. All you need is time, and you will be transformed. You may not know it, but people who know you will notice your transformation.”
Thay Nhat Hanh is a simple monk, whose teachings have touched me very deeply. His teachings are very simple, he never dwells much into anything theoretical if they are not useful for practice. In the six forms of togetherness essential for a practicing Sangha, the first togetherness is “staying together”. To have the opportunity to stay with a good master, in the accompaniment of a community of practicing people is an experience that is very different from reading from books and practicing alone. You don’t have to do much. All you have to do is to let go, and embrace every encounter with a new and open mind. Just as what Thay says, allow the river to be you, and you will flow along with the river. If certain insight arise, it is your insight and it is also the Sangha’s insight.
My friend and I have brought our Sangha back here. No matter how far away we are from Plum Village, in our breath we find the Sangha.
Authentication
My experience may not be an authentic experience of authentication. But it did shake me quite a bit.
I never like to form concrete opinions about anyone I donÂ’t really know. So even though IÂ’ve browsed through some of Thay Nhat HanhÂ’s books in the past and kind of liked his style, I did not know whether he was a true Dharma teacher. I wouldnÂ’t even be surprised if he turned out to be only someone whoÂ’s intelligent and even political.
My own authentication of Thay as a true teacher, surprisingly, came in an unexpected moment. One day, I happened to get a seat that was near the door. As I was busy preparing the MD recorder and the mic, suddenly everyone stood up. I didnÂ’t know what was happening, but also stood up with the rest. Then I looked up and saw Thay entering the meditation hall right in front of me. In that instant, only one thought flashed across my mind - This is a simple monk! From that moment, I knew that he was a great master. There was no need to read his books or listen to his talks to know that. Everything was communicated through his steps, his movement, him.
Every time I see Thay, I feel like prostrating to him. -
Ven Thicht Nhat Hanh is a great Zen master and I don't think his authenticity is questioned.
I have previously recommended one of his books (due to the circumstances during that discussion) on this book: Living Buddha, Living Christ -
Originally posted by _wanderer_:
hmm , may i know where u based ur yi hang chan si from
Since someone posted on Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh (Yi Hang chan shi in Chinese, not Yi Xing), I thought of sharing what I wrote 3 years ago, jus some musings inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh, otherwise also fondly known as Thay (Vietnamese word for teacher) by his students. Thay is indeed a very great and humble monk and accomplished practitioner.
May great teachers like Thay enjoy longevity and good health, so that they could continue to turn the Dharma wheel and benefit countless sentient beings!
[b]Sangha
In the first Dharma teaching Thay Nhat Hanh gave us, he talked about allowing ourselves to BE the Sangha, to not just be individual water droplets, but to flow with the river. “You do not need to put in much effort. Just allow yourself to be the Sangha, to be exposed to the people who are practicing mindfulness. Authorise yourself to be embraced and transformed by the Sangha. All you need is time, and you will be transformed. You may not know it, but people who know you will notice your transformation.”
Thay Nhat Hanh is a simple monk, whose teachings have touched me very deeply. His teachings are very simple, he never dwells much into anything theoretical if they are not useful for practice. In the six forms of togetherness essential for a practicing Sangha, the first togetherness is “staying together”. To have the opportunity to stay with a good master, in the accompaniment of a community of practicing people is an experience that is very different from reading from books and practicing alone. You don’t have to do much. All you have to do is to let go, and embrace every encounter with a new and open mind. Just as what Thay says, allow the river to be you, and you will flow along with the river. If certain insight arise, it is your insight and it is also the Sangha’s insight.
My friend and I have brought our Sangha back here. No matter how far away we are from Plum Village, in our breath we find the Sangha.
Authentication
My experience may not be an authentic experience of authentication. But it did shake me quite a bit.
I never like to form concrete opinions about anyone I donÂ’t really know. So even though IÂ’ve browsed through some of Thay Nhat HanhÂ’s books in the past and kind of liked his style, I did not know whether he was a true Dharma teacher. I wouldnÂ’t even be surprised if he turned out to be only someone whoÂ’s intelligent and even political.
My own authentication of Thay as a true teacher, surprisingly, came in an unexpected moment. One day, I happened to get a seat that was near the door. As I was busy preparing the MD recorder and the mic, suddenly everyone stood up. I didnÂ’t know what was happening, but also stood up with the rest. Then I looked up and saw Thay entering the meditation hall right in front of me. In that instant, only one thought flashed across my mind - This is a simple monk! From that moment, I knew that he was a great master. There was no need to read his books or listen to his talks to know that. Everything was communicated through his steps, his movement, him.
Every time I see Thay, I feel like prostrating to him. [/b]
in chinese grammar
the word xing is pronounced as xing in dong ci(action verb)
and ming ci (noun)
if u want to said it as yi hang , thats still fine by me
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Actually this isn't impt lah, I was jus being "ngiao". *grins* I realize that many people call him "Yi Xing", instead of "Yi Hang". However, according to my analysis (which of course can be wrong), it should be the latter, due to the following reasons:Originally posted by bohiruci:hmm , may i know where u based ur yi hang chan si from
in chinese grammar
the word xing is pronounced as xing in dong ci(action verb)
and ming ci (noun)
if u want to said it as yi hang , thats still fine by me
1. Looking at the historical development of Vietnamese language, it has been heavily influenced by the Chinese language, and usually sounds like Chinese dialects.
Analyzing by sound, the Vietnamese word "Hanh" sounds closer to the Chinese word "Hang2" than "Xing2".
Furthermore, if we look at Chinese dialects, the sound "Hang" is much more common than the sound "Xing". The written word "Xing" (whether it means walking, conduct, career or anything else) is also usually read closer to the sound of "Hang".
2. Just as a side point, in Buddhism there is also a term "Yi4 Hang2 San1 Mei4" in Mahaprajna Paramita Sutra, which refers to a particular meditative state.
Hence the conclusion that it's more likely to be "Hang" than "Xing". Haha anyway... it's quite boliao for me to write this. jus read for fun & forget it
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sadhu sadhu sadhuOriginally posted by _wanderer_:Actually this isn't impt lah, I was jus being "ngiao". *grins* I realize that many people call him "Yi Xing", instead of "Yi Hang". However, according to my analysis (which of course can be wrong), it should be the latter, due to the following reasons:
1. Looking at the historical development of Vietnamese language, it has been heavily influenced by the Chinese language, and usually sounds like Chinese dialects.
Analyzing by sound, the Vietnamese word "Hanh" sounds closer to the Chinese word "Hang2" than "Xing2".
Furthermore, if we look at Chinese dialects, the sound "Hang" is much more common than the sound "Xing". The written word "Xing" (whether it means walking, conduct, career or anything else) is also usually read closer to the sound of "Hang".
2. Just as a side point, in Buddhism there is also a term "Yi4 Hang2 San1 Mei4" in Mahaprajna Paramita Sutra, which refers to a particular meditative state.
Hence the conclusion that it's more likely to be "Hang" than "Xing". Haha anyway... it's quite boliao for me to write this. jus read for fun & forget it
i was just being concerned
i do like Thich Nhat Hanh teaching
(Even got his Casette !!)
He voice is a so gentle , just like Buddha spoke to His disciple
i am not a chinese professor in faith ,doesnt have to come down strictly on grammar
even have ppl who recite Om man padme niu
as long as sincerity ,it counts